Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle Recalled by Encore Medical, LP Due to Knee punch handle tip is breaking during surgery...

Date: September 29, 2023
Company: Encore Medical, LP
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Encore Medical, LP directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 406

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 23 states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, MS, NJ, NY, OH, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Affected (23 states)Not affected

About Encore Medical, LP

Encore Medical, LP has 54 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report