Empowr Knee System Product Usage: Non-porous proximal tibial baseplate implants, utilized in either posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retaining or PCL substituting total knee arthroplasty procedure.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 033T1022
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Encore Medical, Lp
- Reason for Recall:
- A size 4 Empowr baseplate was mislabeled as a size 6. The affected lot was laser marked as M6, marked with the lot number for the size 6 minus lot, and distributed as size 6 minus.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Empowr Knee System Product Usage: Non-porous proximal tibial baseplate implants, utilized in either posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retaining or PCL substituting total knee arthroplasty procedure.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
033T1022
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0711-2017
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