MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR PARTIAL KNEE; EMPOWR PARTIAL KNEETM, FEMUR, NP, SIZE 5, RM-LL

Model Number 247-02-105

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)

Event Date 08/11/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Revision surgery - no issues with previous implants (empowr partial knee) patient drifted into valgus due to some complication from other surgeries (tibial play with screws).

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as valgus drift.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 4 months and 1 week 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 and showed no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the main contributor component listed in the complaint.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 valgus drift.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.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 event.There are multiple factors that may also 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 if it becomes available.

• Brand Name: EMPOWR PARTIAL KNEE
• Type of Device: EMPOWR PARTIAL KNEETM, FEMUR, NP, SIZE 5, RM-LL
• 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: james mcmahon ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 15276793
• MDR Text Key: 298415077
• Report Number: 1644408-2022-01118
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190446294245
• UDI-Public: (01)00190446294245
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K191325
• 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: 08/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 247-02-105
• Device Catalogue Number: 247-02-105
• Device Lot Number: 161Z1017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2020
• 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
• Treatment: 347-12-705 LOT 185Z1008; 357-02-105 LOT 197Z1009
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female