DJO SURGICAL 243-02-107Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190446231387), received between Apr 17, 2023 and Aug 18, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (1 report).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K171991); 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 18, 2026Unstable

  Revision Surgery - due to Instability

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity

  MAUDE report 50311015 ↗
• InjuryJul 5, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REVISION SURGERY - DUE TOFEMUR HAD NOT IN GROWN AND WAS CAUSING PAIN.

  Patient problems: Implant Pain

  MAUDE report 19685073 ↗
• InjuryJun 29, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REVISION SURGERY: DUE TO NAIL ON FEMUR HAD TO COME OUT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 17232744 ↗
• InjuryApr 17, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO PAIN.

  Patient problems: Implant Pain

  MAUDE report 16758589 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K171991. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0508-2024 · Nov 10, 2023 · Open, Classified
  DJO surgical EMPOWR Porous Knee System Empowr 3D Femur-Porous Coated SIZE 8 Left 3D MATRIX COATED REF 243-01-108 DJO surgical EMPOWR KNEE", PRESS FIT BP MINUS, 8L REF 353-03-108
• Z-0258-2024 · Sep 29, 2023 · Open, Classified
  DJO EMPOWR Knee Punch Handle, REF: 801-05-040
• Z-0060-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Open, Classified
  DJO EMPOWR Tibial Knee Punch Handle Part No. 801-05-040 and 801-05-018 contained in Instrument Tray for EMPOWR Porous Knee - Product Usage: The Tibial Punch Handle is used in conj