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Device product

EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-13-708, SIZE 8, 13mm, QTY 01, SKY BLUE, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is posterior stabilized and is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral condyle.

Z-0041-2018

September 15, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Event
Event 78193
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
48 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0041-2018

Official wording

Reason: It was reported that an implant labeled as 343-13-708 was packaged with implant 343-19-707.

Code information: Lot Number 287U1004

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    It was reported that an implant labeled as 343-13-708 was packaged with implant 343-19-707.