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 Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and Recalled by Encore Medical, LP Due to There is a potential for the retaining pin...

Date: August 3, 2020
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 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.

Quantity: 190 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Encore Medical, LP

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