DJO SURGICAL 801-05-201Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00190446238829), received between Feb 20, 2020 and Feb 20, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 20, 2020Break

  INSTRUMENT FAILURE - THE SURGEON WAS DRILLING THE TIBIAL HOLES. WHEN HE PULLED OUT THE BIT FROM THE LAST HOLE, THE BIT BROKEN (NO PIECES LEFT IN THE PATIENT).

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9733273 ↗

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