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Device product

Empowr PS Knee Tibial Insert; Model 343-14-709 The EMPOWR PS tibial insert are made from Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E (HXL VE) UHMWPE. The tibial insert implants are intended to mate with tibial base implants.

Z-1139-2017

January 10, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Event
Event 76206
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
24 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1139-2017

Official wording

Reason: The Empowr PS Insert was reported as missing the impaction slot feature.

Code information: 035U1000

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution to CO, NY, and FL

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The Empowr PS Insert was reported as missing the impaction slot feature.