Encore Medical, LP is recalling 406 units of the DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle (REF: 801-05-040) because the instrument's tip may break during knee surgery. The defect is caused by a lack of proper heat treatment during manufacturing, which can lead to the metal tip snapping off while in use. If the handle tip breaks during a procedure, it could cause a disruption in the surgery or potentially leave metal fragments in the patient.
The lack of heat treatment makes the metal punch tip brittle and prone to fracturing under the mechanical stress of surgery. This can lead to surgical delays while staff locate and remove broken fragments, or may result in a piece of the instrument being left inside the surgical site.
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