MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM FEMUR, NP, 5L

Model Number 241-01-105

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Arthralgia (2355)

Event Date 12/15/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Revision surgery - spacer to revision total knee arthroplasty.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as total knee arthroplasty.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 2 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 was an ncmr#61018 associated with the main part #241-01-105, empowr 3d kneetm femur, np, 5l which document that out of 18 parts lot 2 parts were rejected due to parts have scratches on articulating surface.Later, the rejected parts were reworked and reprocessed through spar.All other items in the lot were met with fit, form and function requirements.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 total knee arthroplasty.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were 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.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

• Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE
• Type of Device: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM FEMUR, NP, 5L
• 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: 16026886
• MDR Text Key: 305931200
• Report Number: 1644408-2022-01726
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K143242
• 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
• Report Date: 12/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 241-01-105
• Device Catalogue Number: 241-01-105
• Device Lot Number: 938R1338
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2021
• 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: 341-19-705 LOT 169T1024
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Female