MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR VVC KNEE; EMPOWR VVC KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 10, 14MM

Model Number 346-14-710

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Joint Swelling (2356)

Event Date 05/05/2020

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 46 days 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 device was disposed of at hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history record (dhr) show that the reported component used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There was no non-conforming material report (ncmr) associated with the product that may have contributed to the reported event.The device was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device 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 an infection.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported device was 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 infection or inhibited the patient's immune system.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

Second revision surgery - possible infection, patient had swollen joints.

• Brand Name: EMPOWR VVC KNEE
• Type of Device: EMPOWR VVC KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 10, 14MM
• 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: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445,
• MDR Report Key: 10108753
• MDR Text Key: 193302218
• Report Number: 1644408-2020-00419
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190446219019
• UDI-Public: (01)00190446219019
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K180930
• 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: 06/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 346-14-710
• Device Catalogue Number: 346-14-710
• Device Lot Number: 452V1009
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/05/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/02/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/05/2019
• 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: 40 YR