Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill Recalled by Encore Medical, LP Due to Patella drills are marked with incorrect diameter size...

Date: February 28, 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

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

Quantity: 29

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 8 states: AL, CA, HI, IN, KS, MD, TX, WA

Affected (8 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