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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. DJO SURGICAL; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 6L

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ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. DJO SURGICAL; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 6L Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 243-01-106
Medical Device Problem Code Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 04/08/2026
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(the patient was complaining of pain.The press fit femur had loosened.Doctor removed the femur and cemented a new one)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 11 months and 4 weeks apart.Item number: 243-01-106.Item description: empowr 3d kneetm, press fit femur, 6l.Lot number: 275w1178.Part revision: b.Product type: shoulder.Manufacture date: 09/23/24.Expiration date: 09/17/30.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.Root cause: the root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to pain and loosening.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.Containment: 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.Device history records 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.Complaint history: customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.
 
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - due to pain and loosening.
 
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Brand Name
DJO SURGICAL
Common Device Name
EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 6L
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
stacey bonnell
9800 metric blvd
austin, TX 78758
5128346313
MDR Report Key25038322
Report Number1644408-2026-00798
Device Sequence Number13354604
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00190446231271
UDI-Public00190446231271
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K171991
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2025
Device Explanted Year2026
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) 04/29/2026
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 Date09/17/1930
Device Catalogue Number243-01-106
Device Lot Number275W1178
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/08/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/29/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured09/23/2024
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
341-14-707, LOT: 131T1076A.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other; Required Intervention;
Patient Age84 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight82 KG
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