MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. DJO SURGICAL; EMPOWR PS KNEETM FEMUR, NONPOROUS, 6R

Catalog Number	242-02-106
Medical Device Problem Code	Unstable (1667)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event	06/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(patient fell and became unstable)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 8 years and 11 months apart.Item number: 242-02-106.Item description: empowr ps kneetm femur, nonporous, 6r.Lot number: 869t1071.Part revision: a.Product type: knee.Manufacture date: 03/28/17.Expiration date: 03/18/23.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item 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 a fall and instability.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.Agent has clearly mentioned that "patient fell", it seems that the event may have possibly occurred due to excessive loading, poor bone density , inadequate soft tissue support, patient activities or trauma.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) shows 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 patient fell and became unstable.

• Brand Name: DJO SURGICAL
• Common Device Name: EMPOWR PS KNEETM FEMUR, NONPOROUS, 6R
• 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: 25660431
• Report Number: 1644408-2026-01294
• Device Sequence Number: 5701267
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912171861
• UDI-Public: 00888912171861
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160342
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2017
• 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): 06/29/2026

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 Date: 03/18/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 242-02-106
• Device Lot Number: 869T1071
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2017
• 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: 343-16-755 LOT: 252U1003; 351-02-105 LOT: 991R1043
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Female