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

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR VVC KNEE; EMPOWR VVC KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 10, 10MM Back to Search Results
Model Number 346-10-710
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event 08/17/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reason for this revision surgery was reported as instability.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 6.5 months 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 patellar tendon rupture causing instability.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 if it becomes available.
 
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - patient complained of instability in knee.Upon seeing the evidence of patellar tendon rupture.Surgeon ensured for patella tendon reconstruction (poly insert and new patella were implanted).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 adding concomitant part 600-15-100.
 
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Brand Name
EMPOWR VVC KNEE
Common Device Name
EMPOWR VVC KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 10, 10MM
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 Key10528937
Report Number1644408-2020-00769
Device Sequence Number3663098
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00190446269779
UDI-Public(01)00190446269779
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K180930
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Device Explanted Year2020
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/04/2022
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/28/2024
Device Model Number346-10-710
Device Catalogue Number346-10-710
Device Lot Number428V1006
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/17/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/17/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/14/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/04/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/06/2019
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
130-03-738 LOT 157N1324; 600-15-100 COBALT G-HV BONE CEMENT 40GM; 130-03-738 LOT 157N1324
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age85 YR
Patient SexMale
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