Encore Medical, LP: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0479-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

EMPOWR Partial Knee Peg Drill Guide; Model: 800-06-007.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 19, 2020

Date Posted: December 2, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0479-2021

Event ID: 85943

Reason for Recall:

There have been issues experienced with the peg preparation steps, specifically drilling of the Femoral posterior peg. Upon drilling, the shaft portion of the drill may bind within the Posterior Peg drill guide. The extended length of the drill guide and tight tolerances to ensure accurate preparation seem to be contributing to this situation. There is a potential of a delay in surgery if this issue were to recur.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 28 units

Code Information:

all lot numbers

Distribution Pattern:

US: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, TX, VA, and WA.. No OUS Consignees.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated