Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide model 800-06-007 due to potential drilling issues that may delay surgery. All units are affected.
There have been issues experienced with the peg preparation steps, specifically drilling of the Femoral posterior peg. Upon drilling, the shaft portion of the drill may bind within the Posterior Peg drill guide. The extended length of the drill guide and tight tolerances to ensure accurate preparation seem to be contributing to this situation. There is a potential of a delay in surgery if this issue were to recur.
Encore Medical is recalling its EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide model 800-06-007 because it can bind during femoral posterior peg drilling, potentially delaying surgery. This risk affects surgeons and medical professionals using the device.
The drill guide can bind during femoral posterior peg drilling due to its extended length and tight tolerances. This binding may cause delays in surgery if the issue recurs, but it does not typically cause injury or damage to the patient.
Surgeons and medical professionals who use the EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide model 800-06-007 are affected. The risk is highest for those performing knee surgeries where precise drilling is critical.
Check for the model number 800-06-007 on the EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide. All units produced are affected, with no specific lot numbers mentioned.
Verify the model number on the drill guide to confirm it is 800-06-007.
Reach out to Encore Medical for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled model.
The recall does not mention patient injury risks; it focuses on potential surgery delays.
Look for the model number 800-06-007 on the EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide. All units are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy; contact Encore Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0479-2021 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-0479-2021 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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