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

FDA device recall Z-0258-2024 · posted 2023-11-07 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, LP
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.
Action taken
On 9/29/23, recall notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Knee punch handles should be visually inspected prior to use for any damage. Upon completion of surgery, visually inspect and verify there is no breakage. The attached quality bulletin provides guidance on an acceptable and unacceptable device. 2) Contact your customer service rep at customerservice@enovis.com to report failures or to request replacements. 3) Complete and return the response form that asks customers to check all related devices in inventory and report the number of related devices in inventory. Questions can be directed to livia.kuruvila@enovis.com
Root cause
Process change control
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
MBH
Quantity affected
406
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
Date initiated
2023-09-29
Date posted
2023-11-07
Location
Austin, TX

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RecordFirmDate
EMPOWR Porous Knee System (K171991)Encore Medical L.P.2017-10-04