MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR PS KNEE; EMPOWR PS KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 9, 10MM

Model Number	343-10-709
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Medical device site infection (4845)
Date of Event	09/12/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - patient was experiencing lateral swelling and his knee drained multiple times.Finally the surgeon decided to open the joint to check for infection.Washed out the knee and replaced the poly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reason for this revision surgery was reported as an infection.The actual length of in-vivo for the items listed is unknown as the original surgery date was not provided or could be established.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.This investigation is limited in scope as only partial information was provided to djo surgical for review.The revised item was not returned for examination and the lot number was not provided.To adequately investigate this event, the lot number is necessary.Given the limited information, a search for an invoice (of the previous surgery) produced no results, therefore; the item removed could not be identified.If this information is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.Customer complaint history of the reported item showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.There was no information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.The surgeon performed this revision to remedy the patient's condition.This complaint will be closed pending receipt of additional information.No further action is deemed necessary at this time.Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document if it becomes available.

• Brand Name: EMPOWR PS KNEE
• Common Device Name: EMPOWR PS KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 9, 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: james mcmahon ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, TX 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 15498024
• Report Number: 1644408-2022-01266
• Device Sequence Number: 14916925
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912172011
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912172011
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160342
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/27/2022

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 Model Number: 343-10-709
• Device Catalogue Number: 343-10-709
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male