MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P DISCOVERY ELBOW; DISC ULNA 3X75MM LT W/BRNG C

Catalog Number 114812

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 03/26/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as broken ulna.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 1.7 years apart.The healthcare professional indicated 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 a revision surgery due to broken ulna.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.No other 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 event.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document as soon as it becomes available.

Event Description

Revision surgery - patient presented to surgeon with pain in his left elbow, many years following a total elbow.X-rays were taken and findings confirmed that the ulna was broken proximally and cement mantle was no longer intact.The revision procedure was performed as planned replacing the implants inventoried above and replaced by implants.

• Brand Name: DISCOVERY ELBOW
• Type of Device: DISC ULNA 3X75MM LT W/BRNG C
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P; 9800 metric blvd; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P; 9800 metric blvd; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer Contact: kiersten soderman ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, TX 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 11829533
• MDR Text Key: 250804765
• Report Number: 1644408-2021-00349
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/25/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 114812
• Device Lot Number: 457370
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/25/2017
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 74 YR