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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Encore Medical L.P. DJO SURGICAL; EMPOWR PS KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 12MM

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Encore Medical L.P. DJO SURGICAL; EMPOWR PS KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 12MM Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 343-12-707
Medical Device Problem Code Unstable (1667)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 07/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Revision surgery - due to instability.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The agent reported "(instability and quadriceps repair.Removed and exchanged out the insert.Towards the end, the insert was not big enough, so the new insert was removed along with all original djo implants and replaced with biomet implants)." the previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this investigation occurred 2.2 yrs.Apart.Item number: 343-19-708, item description: empowr ps kneetm tibial insert, size 8, 19mm, lot number: 056u1001, part revision: 01, product type: knee, mfg date: 6/2/16, expiration date: 4/30/21.This investigation is limited in scope as the item(s) associated with this investigation was 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.A review of the implant device history records (dhr), shows that the reported component(s) used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no ncmrs associated with the product(s) that may have contributed to the reported event.The device(s) was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of use during the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device(s) showed no present trends or on-going issues that are in need of review.There were no findings during this investigation that indicate that the reported device(s) was 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 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.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an event that are outside of 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.
 
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Brand Name
DJO SURGICAL
Common Device Name
EMPOWR PS KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 12MM
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
+1(512)834-6313
MDR Report Key50107446
Report Number1644408-2026-01453
Device Sequence Number21332855
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00888912172233
UDI-Public00888912172233
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateSC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K160342
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2026
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) 07/31/2026
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 Number343-12-707
Device Lot Number022U1078
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/13/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/31/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured12/17/2024
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age72 YR
Patient SexFemale
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