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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 5R 13MM, VE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 5R 13MM, VE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 342-13-705
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Limb Fracture (4518)
Date of Event 06/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - perforated femur.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(perforated femur)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 2 days apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item associated with this investigation was not returned to djo surgical - austin for review.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.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.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to perforated femur.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.
 
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Brand Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 5R 13MM, VE
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
ENCORE MEDICAL L.P
9800 metric blvd
austin TX 78758
Manufacturer (Section G)
ENCORE MEDICAL L.P
9800 metric blvd
austin TX 78758
Manufacturer Contact
james mcmahon
9800 metric blvd
austin, TX 78758
MDR Report Key17385943
Report Number1644408-2023-00982
Device Sequence Number5929322
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00190446735922
UDI-Public00190446735922
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K143242
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2023
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 07/24/2023
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 Catalogue Number342-13-705
Device Lot Number4006A1000
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/28/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/24/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured01/13/2022
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
241-02-104 LOT: 948R1270
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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