Encore Medical, LP: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0258-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2023.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle, REF: 801-05-040

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 29, 2023

Date Posted: November 15, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0258-2024

Event ID: 93214

Reason for Recall:

Knee punch handle tip is breaking during surgery due to the lack of heat treatment, which may lead to a disruption in surgery.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 406

Code Information:

UDI-DI: 00190446238881, Lots: 305197L02D, 305197L02E, 318871L10D, 318871L10E, 305197L02B, 305197L02C, 318871L10B, 318871L10C, 325045L17A, 325045L17B, 325045L17C, 305197L02, 318871L10, 325045L17, 327669L03, 331146L01, 332158L06, 334314L04, 336735L04, 336801L01, 340391L01, 341961L01, 342586L01, 346101L01, 350076L01, 351106L02, 360277L01, 366833L03, 374648L01, 380510L01

Distribution Pattern:

US: VA, TN, MN, TX, IL, IN, KY, OH, SC, MS, RI, ME, NJ, NY, MD, CA, KS, LA, PR, AL, FL, GA, AZ, WA

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated