# FDA recall Z-1187-2023

> **Encore Medical, LP** · Class II · device recall initiated 2022-12-22.

## Product

EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6, 22MM, REF: 346-22-706; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 22MM, REF: 346-22-707; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 8, 22MM, REF: 346-22-708; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 9, 22MM, REF: 346-22-709; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 10, 22MM, REF: 346-22-710; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 11, 22MM, REF: 346-22-711; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 5 BRIDGE UP, 22MM, REF: 346-22-755; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6 BRIDGE DOWN, 22MM, REF: 346-22-766; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 2, 25MM, REF: 346-25-702; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 3, 25MM, REF: 346-25-703; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 4, 25MM, REF: 346-25-704; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 5, 25MM, REF: 346-25-705; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 5 BRIDGE UP, 25MM, REF: 346-25-755; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6 BRIDGE DOWN, 25MM, REF: 346-25-766

## Reason for recall

Tibial insert implant large boxes were labeled small and the small boxes were labeled large. If the incorrect labeling is identified this could lead to surgical delay and if the surgeon does not recognize the size discrepancy between the insert label and the pin label, the surgeon may implant the incorrect pin size.

## Distribution

US: MN, IL, IN, NY, FL

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1187-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Encore Medical, LP
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2022-12-22
- **Report date:** 2023-03-08

- **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-1187-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1187-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1187-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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