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

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    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
  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:
Knee punch handle tip is breaking during surgery due to the lack of heat treatment, which may lead to a disruption in surgery.
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 Knee Punch Handle, REF: 801-05-040

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0258-2024

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