Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR Dual Mobility hip implants with incorrect tibial inserts due to packaging error. Affected units may have safety risks from improper implant fit.
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 that were packaged with incorrect tibial inserts. This could lead to improper implant fit and potential safety issues for users.
The recall is due to a packaging error where incorrect tibial inserts were included with the hip implant. This could cause improper fit and function of the implant, potentially leading to complications.
Patients who received the EMPOWR Dual Mobility hip implant with model 952-28-4:42F (lot 2225A1124) are affected. Those with hip implants from this specific model are most at risk.
Check for the model number 952-28-42F on the implant packaging or label. The lot code 2225A1124 is also associated with this specific batch.
Look for the model number 952-28-42F and lot code 2225A1124 on the implant packaging or label.
The recall is due to a packaging discrepancy where incorrect tibial inserts were included with the hip implant, discovered through a customer complaint.
Check the implant packaging for the model number 952-28-42F and lot code 2225A1124. If you have these details, contact Encore Medical for further instructions.
The official recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send EMPOWR to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2148-2025 — EMPOWR EMPOWR Hello, I own a EMPOWR that is covered by recall Z-2148-2025 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.
