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FDA Device recall Z-0326-2018

DJO EMPOWR KNEE LOCKING TIBIAL PUNCH GUIDE, REF 801-05-042, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery

On 2018-01-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of DJO EMPOWR KNEE LOCKING TIBIAL PUNCH GUIDE, REF 801-05-042, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery by Encore Medical, citing the Locking Punch Guide was not sufficiently guiding the large press fit punch, causing the implant to be placed 2-3mm more posterior than intended.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0326-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-12-12
Published2018-01-17
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyEncore Medical
DistributionCA

Product

DJO EMPOWR KNEE LOCKING TIBIAL PUNCH GUIDE, REF 801-05-042, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery.

Reason

The Locking Punch Guide was not sufficiently guiding the large press fit punch, causing the implant to be placed 2-3mm more posterior than intended.

Identifiers

code_infoLot 252567

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0326-2018%22

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