Encore Medical recalls EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill model 800-06-008 due to potential drilling issues that could 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 model 800-06-008 because drilling the femoral posterior peg may cause the drill to bind in the guide, risking surgery delays. This affects medical professionals using the device for knee procedures.
The drill's extended guide and tight tolerances can cause the drill shaft to bind when preparing the femoral posterior peg. This binding may lead to surgery delays if the issue happens again during the procedure.
Medical professionals who use the EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill for knee surgery are most at risk. Patients undergoing knee procedures with this device may experience delayed surgery if the issue recurs.
Check for the EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill model 800-06-008. All units are affected, regardless of lot number.
Verify the model number is 800-06-008 to confirm if your device is recalled.
The recall may cause delays in surgery if the issue recurs, but it does not directly affect current surgeries.
Check for the model number 800-06-008 on the device; all units are affected.
The recall does not require immediate stoppage; medical professionals should check the model and follow the action steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Encore Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0480-2021 — Encore Medical Encore Medical Hello, I own a Encore Medical that is covered by recall Z-0480-2021 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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