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Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE recallZ-1459-2026 · Encore Medical, LP · initiated Jan 15, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. 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.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Encore Medical, LP or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Knee and Humeral socket implants contain incorrect labeling.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

On January 16, 2026 Enovis (Encore Medical, L.P.) issued an Urgent: Medical Device Recall Expansion notification via E-Mail. The expansion was conducted to include additional products. The original notice was issued on July 9, 2025 Enovis is asking consignees to take the following actions 1. Review your stock for the products and lot numbers for the items to be returned. 2. Remove any product from stock and quarantine. 3. This notice needs to be passed on to all those within your organization or to any organization where the product has been transferred. 4. Complete acknowledgement and response form and contact Customer Service at 1-800-456-8696 or through your regional email. 5. Return all devices (quantities listed above) using the RMA number and shipping label provided by Customer Service.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1459-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jan 15, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Feb 24, 2026
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, LP
Quantity
14 implants
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K143242
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of VA, TN, IL, IN, MI, CO, WY, MT, RI, MA, NJ, PA, MO, OK, LA, FL, CA.

Product description

Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 7L 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-16-707

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Code: Lot: 151T1055A GTIN: 00888912167147

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

25 devices cleared under K143242 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 98340).

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