Encore Medical, LP: Medical Device Recall in 2026 - (Recall #: Z-1234-2026)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2026.

Data Source: FDA.

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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 5, 2026

Date Posted: February 11, 2026

Recall Number: Z-1234-2026

Event ID: 98177

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 49

Code Information:

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)

Distribution Pattern:

US: TX, IA, MI, MS, MA, RI, NJ, PA, NY, MO, OK, PR, AL, CA

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated