MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR VVC KNEE; DJO EMPOWR KNEETM, UNIVERSAL BP, NP 6R

Model Number 352-02-106

Device Problems Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 03/11/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 - the lot number on the package differs from the lot number on the product and stickers.The outside package has item 352-04-106 lot number 328v1009, but when the rep pull out the implant it was item 352-02-106 lot 308v1076.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this complaint was reported as lot number on the package differs from the lot number on the product and stickers.The healthcare professional indicated this event occurred during surgery, near the patient.No risk or adverse outcome was reported by the surgeon.The surgery completed as intended.The device was inspected prior to use and was determined to be unacceptable.The device was returned to manufacturer and evaluated by registered medical assistant (rma) at djo surgical.A review of manufacturing records indicate that universal tibia baseplate size 6 (352-02-106) was manufactured december 16, 2021 on work order a12799759 and universal tibia baseplate size 6 minus (352-04-106) was manufactured march 18, 2019 on work order (b)(4).Work order (b)(4) had a ncmr generated indicating that one (1) piece would be split off for rework.However, the work order indicates that the parts were reworked on the original work order and then continued through the manufacturing process.A review of the label printing history does not indicate additional labels were printed later than when the work order was generated.The rep who initiated the complaint reviewed x-rays from a surgery performed in (b)(6) 2022 using 352-04-106, 6 minus baseplate, and verified the correct implant was in the patient.Based on the transactions, all 19 parts of 352-04-106, 6 minus baseplate, were shipped from djo surgical at the latest date of 11/21/19.A review of material transactions does not indicate an overlap in timeframe of when the product was in inventory.Complaint database review showed no previous complaints for the reported lot numbers that allege this same issue.The root cause of this complaint is unknown.It is possible that the representative may have swapped the outer packaging in the field due to the manufacturing dates occurring at different times.Containment is to take place in accordance to hhe-2022-00003.Rma examination: the rma was returned to djo surgical for evaluation.The packaging was not provided to verify the discrepancy, however, the device provided matches the images the sales representative had provided.Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document if it becomes available.

• Brand Name: EMPOWR VVC KNEE
• Type of Device: DJO EMPOWR KNEETM, UNIVERSAL BP, NP 6R
• 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: 13979572
• MDR Text Key: 288472763
• Report Number: 1644408-2022-00385
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190446258032
• UDI-Public: (01)00190446258032
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K173723
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 05/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 352-02-106
• Device Catalogue Number: 352-02-106
• Device Lot Number: 308V1076
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/16/2021
• 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: 352-04-106 LOT 328V1009
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Female