| | Class 2 Device Recall EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | January 05, 2026 |
| Date Posted | February 02, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1233-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98177 |
| 510(K)Number | K143242 |
| Product Classification |
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer - Product Code JWH
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| Product | EMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert 5R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-705 |
| Code Information |
UDI-DI: 00888912167529. Lot: 139T1075A. Expiration: 03-12-2026 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Encore Medical, LP 9800 Metric Blvd Austin TX 78758-5445
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| For Additional Information Contact | Sherri Mellingen 952-913-6383 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | 942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Labeling Change Control |
| Action | On 1/5/2026, recall notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following:
1) This notice needs to be passed on to all those within your organization or to any organization where the product has been transferred.
2) Contact the firm to arrange for affected device return.
3. Complete and return the acknowledgement and response form via email to Lesli.Helmick@enovis.com
Customers with questions can email the firm at productsafety@enovis.com |
| Quantity in Commerce | 19 |
| Distribution | US: TX, IA, MI, MS, MA, RI, NJ, PA, NY, MO, OK, PR, AL, CA |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JWH
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