Encore Medical recalls certain EMPOWR Acetabular System liners due to packaging discrepancies that could lead to surgical delays or revision surgery. Affected units include specific model numbers and reference codes.
942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery.
Encore Medical is recalling specific models of EMPOWR Acetabular System liners because the packaging may contain incorrect product codes. This could delay surgeries or require revision procedures if the wrong device is used.
The packaging discrepancy means that some units may have the wrong product code listed. This could lead to using the incorrect device during surgery, causing delays in exchanging devices or requiring revision surgery.
Patients who received the recalled EMPOWR Acetabular System liners during surgery are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and reference codes used in hip replacement procedures.
Check for the reference codes 942-01-36H, 942-01-36J, 942-01-40G, or 942-01-32C on the packaging. The recall includes specific model numbers and expiration dates listed in the reference codes.
Your surgeon can confirm if you received a recalled model and advise on next steps for potential surgical delays.
The packaging contains incorrect product codes that may lead to using the wrong device during surgery, causing delays or requiring revision procedures.
The affected models include liners with reference codes 942-01-36H, 942-01-36J, 942-01-40G, and 942-01-32C.
If you received the recalled product during surgery, contact your surgeon to discuss potential surgical delays or revision procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1234-2026 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-1234-2026 from Encore Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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