# FDA recall Z-0258-2024

> **Encore Medical, LP** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-09-29.

## Product

DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle, REF: 801-05-040

## Reason for recall

Knee punch handle tip is breaking during surgery due to the lack of heat treatment, which may lead to a disruption in surgery.

## Distribution

US: VA, TN, MN, TX, IL, IN, KY, OH, SC, MS, RI, ME, NJ, NY, MD, CA, KS, LA, PR, AL, FL, GA, AZ, WA

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0258-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Encore Medical, LP
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-09-29
- **Report date:** 2023-11-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0258-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0258-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0258-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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