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Medium RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Implants & Prosthetics

EMPOWR Dual Mobility Hip Implants Recalled for Packaging Error

Agency Publication Date: July 21, 2025
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Summary

Encore Medical, LP (Enovis) is recalling 40 units of EMPOWR Dual Mobility Acetabular hip system bearings due to a packaging error. The recall was initiated after a customer complaint revealed that the packages contained the incorrect tibial inserts or implants. This error involves specific ID28 Poly Bearings in sizes OD40 and OD42.

Risk

Using the incorrect implant during surgery can result in a mismatch of components, leading to device failure, surgical delays, or the need for revision surgery. One customer complaint has been received regarding this packaging discrepancy.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects EMPOWR Dual Mobility Acetabular hip system components, specifically Poly Bearings with ID28, OD40 and ID28, OD42 specifications.
  2. Check your surgical inventory for model numbers 952-28-40E (Lot 2224A1124A) and 952-28-42F (Lot 2225A1124).
  3. Stop using the recalled implants immediately and sequester them to prevent use in surgical procedures.
  4. Contact Encore Medical, LP (Enovis) or your local distributor to arrange for the return, replacement, or correction of the affected devices.
  5. Call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

📋Other Action

Manufacturer-coordinated replacement or correction

How to: Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD40
Variants: ID28, OD40
Model / REF:
952-28-40E
Lot Numbers:
2224A1124A
GTIN:
00190446673194

Compatible with EMPOWR Acetabular system and 28mm femoral heads.

Product: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD42
Variants: ID28, OD42
Model / REF:
952-28-42F
Lot Numbers:
2225A1124
GTIN:
00190446673200

Compatible with EMPOWR Acetabular system and 28mm femoral heads.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97094
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Encore Medical, LP
Sold By: RFK Medical Inc.; Valor Medical Solutions; Matrix Orthopedics Surgical Devices; WHISKEY TRAIL ORTHOPEDICS LLC; Florida Direct - FSW Medical; Certus Medical LLC; Procore Medical, LLC; Implant Medical Sales, Inc.; Maryland Medical Devices LLC; CalSurg; Del Ortho LLC; Joint Medical Solutions, LLC; VT Industries, LLC; Promedica; Diverse Surgical Supplies; Unified Orthopedics
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (20 units)
Distributed To: Virginia, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Maryland, California, Louisiana, Alabama, Utah

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