Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR hip liner implants due to potential mix-ups in surgical components, which could delay hip surgeries. Affected patients should contact the manufacturer for details.
Hip liner implant boxes may contain knee inserts and knee insert boxes may contain hip liner implants, which may lead to implants not being available for surgeries, which may cause delays in surgery.
Encore Medical is recalling hip liner implants that may contain the wrong components for surgery, risking delays in hip replacements. This affects patients scheduled for orthopedic procedures using the specific model.
The recall states that hip liner implant boxes sometimes contain knee inserts and knee insert boxes contain hip liners. This mix-up means surgeons might not have the correct implants for surgery, causing delays.
Patients scheduled for hip replacement surgery using the recalled EMPOWR Acetabular System Liner (10 deg Hooded, HXe+ 40H) are most at risk. Healthcare providers ordering the specific model may also be affected.
Check for the model name 'EMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10 deg Hooded, HXe+ 40H' with reference number 942-01-40H. The recall applies to implants sold with UDI-DI/Lot: 00190446309833/629Z1085.
Verify the product name and reference number on your implant packaging to confirm if it matches the recalled model.
The recall is due to hip liner implant boxes sometimes containing knee inserts and knee insert boxes containing hip liners, which could lead to surgery delays.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The issue is about potential mix-ups in surgical components, not the implant itself being unsafe.
Check the product name and reference number on your implant packaging. Affected items are the EMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10 deg Hooded, HXe+ 40H with reference 942-01-40H and UDI-DI/Lot: 00190446309833/629Z1085.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0125-2023 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-0125-2023 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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