MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. DISCOVERY ELBOW; DISC ULNA 4X75MM LT W BRNG C

Catalog Number 114822

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 05/19/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as an infection.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 25 days apart.The healthcare professional indicated there was a significant adverse event.There was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The devices were disposed of at hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhr) show that the reported components used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the products that may have contributed to the reported event.The devices were verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and were within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was reported as an infection.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported devices were the source or had a direct connection with the patient's infection.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the possible infection or inhibited the patient's immune system.Due to the short time between the original surgery and the revision, it is possible that the infection was acquired in the hospital (nosocomial).It is also possible that the patient was not compliant with post surgical instructions.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of djo surgical.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

Event Description

Revision surgery - the patient came to surgeon office with an infection.Surgeon removed condyle and poly, did a complete washout and the replaced with new poly and condyle.

• Brand Name: DISCOVERY ELBOW
• Type of Device: DISC ULNA 4X75MM LT W BRNG C
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx
• MDR Report Key: 10158451
• MDR Text Key: 195475488
• Report Number: 1644408-2020-00463
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K013042
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/16/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/29/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 114822
• Device Lot Number: 732500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/19/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/29/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 77 YR