FDA recall Z-0060-2021

Encore Medical, LP · Class II · device

Product

DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and 801-05-018 contained in Instrument Tray for EMPOWR Porous Knee - Product Usage: The Tibial Punch Handle is used in conjunction with one of three appropriately sized Tibial Punch Guides to broach the tibial canal in preparation for the tibial baseplate keel.

Reason for recall

There is a potential for the retaining pin of the tibial punch handle to become loose and fall out while impacting. If undetected, there is a potential of leaving debris in the joint space.

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of VA, TN, MN, TX, IL, IN, KY, OH, SC, RI, MD, PA, NY, CA, KS, OK, AR, LA, FL, AL, GA, AZ, NV, WA, MS, ME, NV and Puerto Rico.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2020-08-03
Report date
2020-10-14
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Austin, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0060-2021