EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill, REF: 802-05-104; EMPOWR Knee Patella Drill, REF: 802-05-108

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    REF/UDI-DI/Lot: 802-05-104/00190446238843/388620L01; 802-05-108/00190446365907/388620L03
  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:
Patella drills are marked with incorrect diameter size of 5.6mm, when they should be 5.4mm. Porous patella overdrills are marked with incorrect diameter size of 5.4 mm, when they should be 5.6 mm. If the incorrect drill is selected during surgery, there is risk of the implant loosening, implant not properly fitting, and/or fractured bone.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill, REF: 802-05-104; EMPOWR Knee Patella Drill, REF: 802-05-108

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

REF/UDI-DI/Lot: 802-05-104/00190446238843/388620L01; 802-05-108/00190446365907/388620L03

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, TX, IN, MD, CA, KS, AL, HI, WA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1384-2023

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