Encore Medical recalls EMPOWER 3D Knee Tibial Insert REF 341-14-708 due to potential surgery delays from incorrect implant mix-ups.
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 a specific knee implant component because it may be mixed with hip implants, causing surgery delays. This affects orthopedic procedures where the wrong implant is used.
The recall states that hip liner implant boxes may contain knee inserts and vice versa. This mix-up can lead to the wrong implant being used during surgery, causing delays in procedures.
Orthopedic surgeons and patients scheduled for knee surgery using the recalled implant component. Those at highest risk are patients needing urgent procedures.
Check for the product code REF: 341-14-708 on the implant box. The UDI-DI/Lot number 00888912167055/132T1085 is also associated with this recall.
Look for the product code REF: 341-14-708 on the implant box or the UDI-DI/Lot number 00888912167055/132T1085.
The recall states that hip liner implant boxes may contain knee inserts and knee insert boxes may contain hip liner implants, which could lead to surgery delays.
Check for the product code REF: 341-14-708 on the implant box or the UDI-DI/Lot number 00888912167055/132T1085.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the product details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0126-2023 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-0126-2023 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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