Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR Dual Mobility hip implants (model 952-28-40E) due to incorrect tibial inserts being packaged. Affected patients should contact the manufacturer for details.
Due to packaging discrepancy with the incorrect tibial inserts/implants being packaged. Issued discovered via a customer complaint.
Encore Medical is recalling EMPOWR Dual Mobility hip implants because they were packaged with the wrong tibial inserts. This could lead to improper joint fitting and potential complications after surgery.
The recall is due to incorrect tibial inserts being packaged with the implants. This could result in improper joint fitting during hip replacement surgery, potentially causing complications.
Patients who received EMPOWR Dual Mobility hip implants (model 952-28-40E) from lot 2224A1124A are affected. Those who had surgery with this implant are most at risk.
Check for the model number 952-28-40E on the implant packaging. The lot code 2224A1124A is also associated with this recall.
Reach out to Encore Medical for specific instructions about your implant.
The recall is due to incorrect tibial inserts being packaged with the implants, discovered through a customer complaint.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation of use. Affected patients should contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Contact Encore Medical directly for specific instructions about your implant.
We’ve drafted a message you can send EMPOWR to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2147-2025 — EMPOWR EMPOWR Hello, I own a EMPOWR that is covered by recall Z-2147-2025 from EMPOWR. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
