MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. DJO SURGICAL; EMPOWR BLADE STEM, STEM, STANDARD, SIZE 8

Catalog Number	425-91-008
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Joint Impingement (4834)
Date of Event	05/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(patient was long on the operative side postop.Revised the stem to shorten the operative hip)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 22 days apart.Item number: 425-91-008, item description: empowr blade stem, stem, standard, size 8, lot number: 4374a1045, part revision: b, product type: hip, manufacture date: 12/18/2025, expiration date: 12/11/2030.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 patient was long on the operative side post op.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 or incorrect implant selection, patient activities or trauma.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical.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 - patient was long on the operative side postop.Revised the stem to shorten the operative hip.Female 57, unknown reason.

• Brand Name: DJO SURGICAL
• Common Device Name: EMPOWR BLADE STEM, STEM, STANDARD, SIZE 8
• 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 Key: 25369536
• Report Number: 1644408-2026-01052
• Device Sequence Number: 10655230
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190446758839
• UDI-Public: 00190446758839
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223779
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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): 06/02/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 425-91-008
• Device Lot Number: 4374A1045
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/18/2025
• 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 Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 400-03-361 LOT: 864B2072.; 940-02-48D LOT: 798Z1207.; 941-01-36D LOT: 5774A1019.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Female