FDA recall Z-0611-2020

Encore Medical, Lp · Class II · device

Product

EMPOWR Locking Femoral Impactor , Part # 800-05-035, packaged in instrument tray FA EMP PAT TOOL KIT Part # 800-99-096

Reason for recall

The firm has received reports/complaints concerning the breakage of the tips of the locking femoral Impactor. Additionally, if the impactor is not seated correctly on the implant prior to impaction, this may cause off axis loading which can increase the risk of device failure. This could cause a delay in surgery. If the tip is not seen during surgery, long term risks may include an inflammatory response, infection, and/ or pain

Distribution

CO, WA, CA, UT, CA, TN, TX, MS, MO, AR, OK, LA, MN, IL, IN, KY, OH, MI, PA, SC, FL, PR, AL, GA, NM, AZ, NV, VA, RI, MD, ME PA, NY OUS: None

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2019-02-04
Report date
2019-12-18
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Austin, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0611-2020