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Z-2125-2025Class II

Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 11L 10MM, VE...

Encore Medical, LP / initiated 2025-06-02 / Open, Classified / root cause: packaging

Encore Medical, LP began a recall of Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 11L 10MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-10-711 Software Version: NA... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. The use of this product may result in the incorrect product being selected. This could result in a revision surgery if used". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2125-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, LP
Product
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 11L 10MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-10-711 Software Version: NA Product Description: Enovis" knee devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty per the Indication for use. While total knee replacements are not intended to withstand activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patients. Component: NA
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. The use of this product may result in the incorrect product being selected. This could result in a revision surgery if used.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging change control
Action
On 06/02/2025, the firm emailed an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter to customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to: 1.Review their stock for the products and lot numbers for the items to be returned. 2.This notice needs to be passed on to all those within their organization or to any organization where the product has been transferred. 3.Complete acknowledgement and response form and contact Customer Service at 1-800-456-8696 or through their regional email address, to place a replacement request. They will be provided with an RMA number and shipping label to return the affected product. 4.Return all devices (quantities listed above) using the RMA number and shipping label provided by Customer Service. Any questions, contact Recall Coordinator at [email protected] or call/text 682-299-9133.
Quantity in commerce
20
Distribution
U.S Distribution to states of: AZ, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, MS, NE, NY, OK, OR, PR, SD, UT, VA, and WA
Product codes and lots
Lot Code: Item: 341-10-711 GTIN: 00888912166881 Lot\s: 071T1084

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2125-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2125-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2126-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated