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Encore Medical, Lp recalls Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide The EMPOWER PS Box Cut Guide is used to make the housing resection for the post of
Recalled December 21, 2016 · FDA recall Z-0766-2017 · Encore Medical
Hazard
It has been discovered that during Empowr PS Total Knee replacement, while chiseling for bone removal in the box area, femoral chipping has occurred in surgery. · FDA Class II
Units
162 units
Sold at
Nationwide Distribution
Description
It has been discovered that during Empowr PS Total Knee replacement, while chiseling for bone removal in the box area, femoral chipping has occurred in surgery.
Product
Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide The EMPOWER PS Box Cut Guide is used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant
Manufacturer(s)
Encore Medical, Lp
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →