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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. DJO SURGICAL; EMPOWR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, LINER, 10° HOODED, HXE+, 36H
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| Catalog Number |
942-01-36H |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Discomfort (2330)
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| Date of Event |
09/17/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Once the investigation is completed, any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, due to discomfort, the patient required revision surgery.The liner of the cup had become loose, and the surgeon replaced both the liner and the femoral head.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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See d4 expiration date, h4, h6 and h11.The agent reported "(patient reported to doctor they were having discomfort.The liner of the cup became loose.)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 1 month and 2 weeks 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.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.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.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.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to loosening and pain.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.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical such as poor bone density, patient bone deterioration, inadequate soft tissue support, patient activities.
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