FDAClass IINovember 15, 2023

DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle recall

DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle, REF: 801-05-040

Why was DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle recalled?

Knee punch handle tip is breaking during surgery due to the lack of heat treatment, which may lead to a disruption in surgery.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UDI-DI: 00190446238881, Lots: 305197L02D, 305197L02E, 318871L10D, 318871L10E, 305197L02B, 305197L02C, 318871L10B, 318871L10C, 325045L17A, 325045L17B, 325045L17C, 305197L02, 318871L10, 325045L17, 327669L03, 331146L01, 332158L06, 334314L04, 336735L04, 336801L01, 340391L01, 341961L01, 342586L01, 346101L01, 350076L01, 351106L02, 360277L01, 366833L03, 374648L01, 380510L01

Product
DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle, REF: 801-05-040
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, LP
Quantity
406
Distribution
US: VA, TN, MN, TX, IL, IN, KY, OH, SC, MS, RI, ME, NJ, NY, MD, CA, KS, LA, PR, AL, FL, GA, AZ, WA
Recall date
November 15, 2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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