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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE SYSTEM; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 9L 10MM, VE

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR 3D KNEE SYSTEM; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 9L 10MM, VE Back to Search Results
Model Number 341-10-709
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event 02/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - required intervention to prevent impairment/damage.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(revision surgery required for excessive drainage post operatively.Irrigation and debridement performed, in addition to a poly swap)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 38 days apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item associated with this investigation was 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 device was defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to excessive drainage.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.Due to short time between previous and revision surgery, it is possible that the event may have occurred due to lack of post-operative care, patient noncompliance with medical instructions, improper surgical technique, patient activities or trauma.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical.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 record (dhr) shows that the reported component used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There was no non-conforming material report (ncmr) associated with the product that may have contributed to the reported event.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.
 
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Brand Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEE SYSTEM
Common Device Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 9L 10MM, 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 Key16542293
Report Number1644408-2023-00285
Device Sequence Number6490536
Product Code FZX
UDI-Device Identifier00888912166867
UDI-Public00888912166867
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K143242
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) 03/14/2023
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 Expiration Date08/08/2025
Device Model Number341-10-709
Device Catalogue Number341-10-709
Device Lot Number069T1084
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/17/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/14/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured09/30/2021
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;
Patient Age64 YR
Patient SexMale
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