FDA Device recall Z-1384-2023
EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill, REF: 802-05-104
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2023-04-19
On 2023-04-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill, REF: 802-05-104 by Encore Medical, citing 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….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1384-2023 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2023-02-28 |
| Published | 2023-04-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Encore Medical |
| Distribution | AL, CA, HI, IN, KS, MD, TX, WA |
Product
EMPOWR Porous Knee Patella Over Drill, REF: 802-05-104; EMPOWR Knee Patella Drill, REF: 802-05-108
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | REF/UDI-DI/Lot: 802-05-104/00190446238843/388620L01; 802-05-108/00190446365907/388620L03 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1384-2023%22
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