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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR HIP SYSTEM; EMPOWR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, LINER, NEUTRAL, HXE+, 36G

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR HIP SYSTEM; EMPOWR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, LINER, NEUTRAL, HXE+, 36G Back to Search Results
Model Number 941-01-36G
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event 01/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(infection)." the previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 27 days apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as limited information was provided to djo surgical - austin for examination.If information regarding cultures identified in the infection, the severity of the infection or any other relevant information 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 the source or had a direct connection with the patient's infection.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.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.There were no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the products that may have contributed to the reported event.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.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to an infection.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 possible infection or inhibited the patient's immune system.Due to the short time between the original surgery and the revision, it is possible that the infection was acquired in the hospital (nosocomial).It is also possible that the patient was not compliant with post-surgical instructions.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of djo surgical.
 
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - infection.
 
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Brand Name
EMPOWR HIP SYSTEM
Common Device Name
EMPOWR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, LINER, NEUTRAL, HXE+, 36G
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 Key16342701
Report Number1644408-2023-00167
Device Sequence Number17750071
Product Code LPH
UDI-Device Identifier00190446309536
UDI-Public00190446309536
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K190057
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2023
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) 02/09/2023
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 Number941-01-36G
Device Catalogue Number941-01-36G
Device Lot Number599Z1134
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/27/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/09/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/15/2022
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
400-03-362 , LOT 866B1986
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age40 YR
Patient SexMale
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