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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 7L 12MM, VE

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 7L 12MM, VE Back to Search Results
Model Number 341-12-707
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 11/30/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reason for this revision surgery was reported as instability and pain.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 3 months and 1 week apart.The healthcare professional indicated there was a significant adverse event to the patient.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) shows that the reported component used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There was a ncmr#61982 associated with the main part #341-12-707, empowr 3d kneetm ins, 7l 12mm, ve, which documents that out of 20 parts lot, all parts were rejected due to small tooling mismatch in notch area.Later the rejected parts were found with no defects and accepted after proper justification.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 instability and pain.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported device was defective.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 event.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical such as poor bone density, inadequate soft tissue support, patient activities or trauma.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.
 
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - the patient was complaining about a little bit of pain and instability.Surgeon increased the thickness of the poly.
 
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Brand Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEE
Common Device Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 7L 12MM, VE
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 Key15917529
Report Number1644408-2022-01651
Device Sequence Number6544869
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00888912166942
UDI-Public(01)00888912166942
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K143242
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2022
Device Explanted Year2022
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) 12/05/2022
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 Number341-12-707
Device Catalogue Number341-12-707
Device Lot Number111T1116
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 11/30/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/05/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/30/2021
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Other;
Patient Age74 YR
Patient SexMale
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