MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR KNEE; EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 10R

Model Number 243-02-110

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)

Event Date 09/11/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as lack of motion and pain.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 3 months and 3 weeks apart.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The devices were disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.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 and showed no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the main contributor component listed in the compliant.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.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to lack of motion and pain.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.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 the event that are outside the control of djo surgical are patient activities, patient bone deterioration, joint swelling, patient non-compliance with medical instructions, poor bone density or trauma.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

Event Description

Revision surgery - the patient had lack of motion and presented pain to surgeon.The femur and tibia became loose due to poor bone growth.The surgeon went with cemented items instead of p2 for the revision surgery.

• Brand Name: EMPOWR KNEE
• Type of Device: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM, PRESS FIT FEMUR, 10R
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 9174745
• MDR Text Key: 161811163
• Report Number: 1644408-2019-00946
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00190446231417
• UDI-Public: (01)00190446231417
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K171991
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/08/2019

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 243-02-110
• Device Catalogue Number: 243-02-110
• Device Lot Number: 289W1014
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/10/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 342-10-710 LOT 080T1047; 353-04-110 LOT 225W1009
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 52 YR