FDA recall Z-0135-2021

Encore Medical, LP · Class II · device

Product

EMPOWR Acetabular System *** EMPOWR Acetabular Cup, Cluster Hole, 54G *** Size 54G 54 mm Dia./Cluster Hole Alpha Code G Liner P2 Porous Coated REF 940-02-54G - Product Usage: are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for total hip arthroplasty per the indications for use.

Reason for recall

Due to incomplete machining a small peg remnant on the top of the dome that protrudes above the surrounding porous coating causing the cup not to seat properly.

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, MN, MS, NY, SC, TN and VA.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2020-09-09
Report date
2020-10-28
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Austin, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0135-2021