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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE SYSTEMS; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 8L

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE SYSTEMS; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 8L Back to Search Results
Model Number 243-01-108
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Fall (1848); Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 01/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(patient fell and has implant loosen)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 2 months apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the items associated with this investigation were not returned to djo surgical - austin for examination.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.Inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.The revision surgery was completed successfully.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.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 loosening after a fall.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.Agent has clearly mentioned that "patient fell" and 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 or patient activities.
 
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - fall, lower body.
 
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Brand Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEE SYSTEMS
Common Device Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 8L
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 Key16335060
Report Number1644408-2023-00146
Device Sequence Number6430843
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00190446231295
UDI-Public00190446231295
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMD
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K171991
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2022
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 02/08/2023
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 Number243-01-108
Device Catalogue Number243-01-108
Device Lot Number277W1078
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/24/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/09/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured11/17/2021
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
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
341-10-708 , LOT 068T1143; 353-01-108 , LOT 193W1060
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age79 YR
Patient SexMale
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