EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+… recallZ-1234-2026 · Encore Medical, LP · initiated Jan 5, 2026
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
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Why it was recalled
942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices or revision surgery.
FDA root cause category: Labeling Change Control
What the company is doing
On 1/5/2026, recall notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) This notice needs to be passed on to all those within your organization or to any organization where the product has been transferred. 2) Contact the firm to arrange for affected device return. 3. Complete and return the acknowledgement and response form via email to [email protected] Customers with questions can email the firm at [email protected]
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1234-2026
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jan 5, 2026
- Posted by the FDA
- Feb 2, 2026
- Recalling firm
- Encore Medical, LP
- Quantity
- 49
- Product code
- LPH
- FDA submissions
- K190057
- Distribution
- US: TX, IA, MI, MS, MA, RI, NJ, PA, NY, MO, OK, PR, AL, CA
Product description
EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36H, REF: 942-01-36H; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36J, REF: 942-01-36J; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 40G, REF: 942-01-40G; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 32C, REF: 942-01-32C
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): 942-01-36H/00190446309789/624Z1032(03-15-2026), 942-01-36J/00190446309802/626Z1021(03-15-2026), 942-01-40G/00190446309826/628Z1034(03-15-2026), 942-01-32C/00190446309697/615Z1026(03-15-2026)
Devices named in this recall
4 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-40GEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 recall17 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-36HEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall5 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-36JEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall1 report
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-32CEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall0 reports
Other devices under the same FDA submission
70 devices cleared under K190057 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-40HEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented2 recalls23 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 941-01-36EEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED44 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 941-01-40HEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED35 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 941-01-40GEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED34 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 941-01-36FEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED30 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 940-02-50EEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED26 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 940-02-52FEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented22 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 940-02-54GEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED19 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 941-01-36GEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented18 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 941-01-36HEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented17 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-36EEncore Medical, L.P. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED17 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 941-01-32DEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented15 reports
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 98177).
- Z-1233-2026 · Open, ClassifiedEMPOWR 3D Knee Tibial Insert 5R 14MM, VE, REF: 342-14-705
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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