DJO SURGICAL 346-14-710Recalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · EMPOWR VVC KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 10, 14MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190446219019), received between Jun 2, 2020 and Aug 18, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries.
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K180930); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity2
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Swelling1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 18, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event
Revision surgery - Due to poly swap.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50293551 ↗InjuryDec 6, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryApr 25, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryMay 16, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING SOME LAXITY AND A POLY SWAP WAS PERFORMED. THE SURGEON UP SIZED THE POLY.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 14408431 ↗InjuryJun 2, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
SECOND REVISION SURGERY - POSSIBLE INFECTION, PATIENT HAD SWOLLEN JOINTS.
Patient problems: Joint Swelling
MAUDE report 10108753 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K180930. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1187-2023 · Dec 22, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedEMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6, 22MM, REF: 346-22-706; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 7, 22MM, REF: 346-22-707; EMPOWR VVC KNEE TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 8, 22MM, REF: 346-22
Other Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive devices
- iTotal® PS TPS111111102Conformis, Inc. · Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive327 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-006Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive287 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-008Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive233 reports
- iTotal® Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System TCR121111102Conformis, Inc. · Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive150 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-70-007Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 recall2 deaths74 reports
- ATTUNE 1516-40-506Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive121 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-70-006Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 recall70 reports
- ATTUNE 1516-40-605Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive120 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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