Encore Medical recalls two knee tibial inserts that may be mixed up, causing delays in getting the correct surgical product. Affected items have specific model numbers and lot codes.
5R 16MM knee tibial insert package may contain knee tibial insert 3R 14MM and vice versa, which may cause surgical delay to get a new product.
Encore Medical is recalling two types of knee tibial inserts that could be mixed up, leading to delays in getting the correct surgical product. This mix-up might cause unnecessary waiting for the right insert during surgery.
The recall happens because the packaging for the 5R 16MM insert may contain the 3R 14MM insert and vice versa. This mix-up could lead to using the wrong size during surgery, causing delays in getting the correct product.
Patients who received either the 5R 16MM or 3R 14MM knee tibial insert during surgery are likely affected. Surgeons and medical teams using these inserts are most at risk of delays.
Check the product label for model numbers: 5R 16MM (REF: 342-16-705) or 3R 14MM (REF: 342-14-703). Look for lot codes like 00888912167628 or 00888912167505.
Look for model numbers on the product label: 5R 16MM (REF: 342-16-705) or 3R 14MM (REF: 342-14-703).
The packaging for the 5R 16MM insert may contain the 3R 14MM insert and vice versa, which could cause delays in getting the correct surgical product.
Check the product label for model numbers: 5R 16MM (REF: 342-16-705) or 3R 14MM (REF: 342-14-703).
The recall is about potential surgical delays, not direct injury risks. The hazard does not involve physical harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0766-2025 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-0766-2025 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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