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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 8L 10MM, VE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 8L 10MM, VE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 341-10-708
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Hematoma (1884)
Date of Event 04/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery: due to washed out and changed poly, came into er with bruising and hematoma.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
He reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(washed out and changed poly, came into emergency room with bruising and hematoma)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 7 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 bruising and hematoma.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, 8L 10MM, VE
Common Device Name
GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
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 Key19235498
Report Number1644408-2024-00580
Device Sequence Number12771124
Product Code FZX
UDI-Device Identifier00888912166850
UDI-Public00888912166850
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K143242
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2024
Device Explanted Year2024
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) 05/02/2024
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 Number341-10-708
Device Lot Number068T1178
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/03/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/02/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured10/30/2023
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 Other;
Patient Age82 YR
Patient SexMale
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