DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and 801-05-018 contained in Instrument Tray for EMPOWR Porous Knee - Product Usage: The Tibial Punch Handle is used in conjunction with one of three appropriately sized Tibial Punch Guides to broach the tibial canal in preparation for the tibial baseplate keel.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model/Catalog no. 801-05-040; :Lot/serial No.s 281905L08, 281905L15, 283808L01, 305197L02, 318871L10 Model/Catalog no. 801-05-018, Lot/serial No.s: 215488L08, 236760L01, 228231L01, 241946L02, 259710L01, 314969L01
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Encore Medical, LP
Reason for Recall:
There is a potential for the retaining pin of the tibial punch handle to become loose and fall out while impacting. If undetected, there is a potential of leaving debris in the joint space.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and 801-05-018 contained in Instrument Tray for EMPOWR Porous Knee - Product Usage: The Tibial Punch Handle is used in conjunction with one of three appropriately sized Tibial Punch Guides to broach the tibial canal in preparation for the tibial baseplate keel.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model/Catalog no. 801-05-040; :Lot/serial No.s 281905L08, 281905L15, 283808L01, 305197L02, 318871L10 Model/Catalog no. 801-05-018, Lot/serial No.s: 215488L08, 236760L01, 228231L01, 241946L02, 259710L01, 314969L01

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0060-2021

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