MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. EMPOWR KNEE; DJO EMPOWR KNEETM, 1/8 QUICK CONNECT DRILL BIT

Catalog Number	800-05-022
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/08/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document as soon as it becomes available.
Event or Problem Description
Instrument failure - drill bit snapped during an anterior run out test.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected data: see d.10.& h.10.Manufacturer narrative: the reason for this complaint was to report the drill bit snap during an anterior run out test.Drill bit possible time in service is 2.8 years.This event occurred during surgery near the patient.This event occurred during surgery near the patient.There was another suitable device available, the incident did not cause a delay in surgery, surgery was completed as intended, there was no risk or adverse event reported and the instrument was inspected prior to surgery and was found to be acceptable.The devices were returned to djo on 19-dec-2019 and examined by registered medical assistant (rma) at djo surgical.Examination confirmed the complaint, the returned drill bit is broken at the cutting flutes.The reported condition could possibly be a result of heavy use/misuse/wear and care must be taken to avoid compromising their performance, refer to the ifu.A review of the device history record (dhr) revealed, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.Complaint database review showed previous complaints but there were no indications that this instrument has a design or material deficiency.There had been one previous complaints against the reported lot number.Summary of complaints: 1 dull/worn, 1 bent, 20 broke/cracked/damaged.The root cause of this complaint was due to drill bit snap during an anterior run out test.This event is attributable to damage incurred from prolonged use and through misuse or rough handling which surgical instruments are subjected to.This is not an event associated with a product failure, malfunction or issue.There are no indications that this instrument has a design or material deficiency therefore no containment of inventory is required.Event is associated with instrument usage, not a design or manufacturing issue.Surgical instruments condition can be determined while being used for its intended purpose.The replacement of surgical instruments due to normal wear and tear does not indicate a product deficiency, failure or issue.No further action is deemed necessary at this time.

• Brand Name: EMPOWR KNEE
• Common Device Name: DJO EMPOWR KNEETM, 1/8 QUICK CONNECT DRILL BIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445, TX 78758 5445
• MDR Report Key: 9505849
• Report Number: 1644408-2019-01327
• Device Sequence Number: 19663130
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912408677
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912408677
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: B089255
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/04/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 800-05-022
• Device Lot Number: 228720L01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/19/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/08/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/20/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1