Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR Acetabular Cup (Size 54G) due to incomplete machining causing a protruding peg that may lead to improper seating. Affected patients should contact for details.
Due to incomplete machining a small peg remnant on the top of the dome that protrudes above the surrounding porous coating causing the cup not to seat properly.
Encore Medical is recalling its EMPOWR Acetabular Cup (Size 5:4G) because a small peg remnant from incomplete machining can cause the cup to not seat properly. This risk could lead to improper joint function after hip surgery.
The cup has a small peg remnant from incomplete machining that protrudes above the porous coating. This can cause the cup to not seat properly, potentially leading to improper joint function after hip surgery.
Patients who received the EMPOWR Acetabular Cup (Size 54G) for hip replacement surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers and lot numbers.
Check for the model number 940-02-54G and lot number 801Z1036 on the product. The product is used for hip replacement surgery.
Reach out to Encore Medical for specific instructions on handling the recalled item.
The recall indicates a potential issue with the product's manufacturing, but the official notice does not specify if it is safe to use.
The official recall notice does not provide specific action steps for affected individuals.
Check for the model number 940-02-54G and lot number 801Z1036 on the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0135-2021 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-0135-2021 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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