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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM FEMUR, NP, 9L

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM FEMUR, NP, 9L Back to Search Results
Model Number 241-01-109
Health Effect - Clinical Code Fall (1848)
Date of Event 07/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document as soon as it becomes available.
 
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - the patient underwent a left total knee arthroplasty.He has sudden onset dementia and has fallen a variety of times at his rehab facility.He also holds on to his leg in flexion and does not do any exercises to improve his range of motion.He underwent a revision knee due to his knee being "locked" in 90 degrees of flexion.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reason for this revision surgery was reported as dementia and has fallen a variety of times.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 30 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 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 dementia and has fallen a variety of times.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.Agent has clearly mentioned that "patient fell" and also due to short time between previous and revision surgery, it is possible that the event may have occurred due to lack of post-operative care, patient noncompliance with medical instructions, incorrect implant selection, patient activities or trauma.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.
 
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Brand Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEE
Common Device Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEETM FEMUR, NP, 9L
Manufacturer (Section D)
ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.
9800 metric blvd
austin, tx 78758-5445
MDR Report Key12177041
Report Number1644408-2021-00728
Device Sequence Number1008807
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00888912166669
UDI-Public(01)00888912166669
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K143242
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2021
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) 07/28/2021
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 Date07/11/2025
Device Model Number241-01-109
Device Catalogue Number241-01-109
Device Lot Number953R1141
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/02/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/16/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/15/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/28/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
130-03-732 LOT 155N1960.; 341-12-709 LOT 113T1069.; 351-03-109 LOT 026T1025.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age83 YR
Patient Weight73
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