DJO SURGICAL 942-01-40KRecalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · EMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10° Hooded, HXe+, 40K · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190446309864), received between Jun 13, 2023 and Dec 21, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (2 reports).
5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K190057); 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Unstable2
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity2
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 21, 2023Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryJun 13, 2023Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVSISION SURGERY - DUE TO DISLOCATION AND INSTABILITY.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 17122118 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K190057. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1234-2026 · Jan 5, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedEMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36H, REF: 942-01-36H; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36J, REF: 942-01-36J; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 40G, REF: 942-01
- Z-0103-2024 · Aug 22, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedEMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10 Hooded, HXe+, 40H, REF: 942-01-40H
- Z-0125-2023 · Aug 12, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedEMPOWR Acetabular System, Liner, 10 deg Hooded, HXe+ 40H, REF: 942-01-40H. Orthopedic implant component.
- Z-0135-2021 · Sep 9, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedEMPOWR Acetabular System *** EMPOWR Acetabular Cup, Cluster Hole, 54G *** Size 54G 54 mm Dia./Cluster Hole Alpha Code G Liner P2 Porous Coated REF 940-02-54G - Product Usage: are
- Z-1929-2020 · Oct 22, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedEMPOWR Acetabular System, Non-Sterile, Model Numbers 803-15-023 803-15-026 803-15-027 803-15-028 803-15-029 803-15-030 Product Usage: The EMPOWR Acetabular Impactor Balls is int
Other Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented devices
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-40HEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented2 recalls23 reports
- Vivacit-E® 110031012Zimmer, Inc. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall33 reports
- G7® Dual Mobility Acetabular System 110024462Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall22 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-36HEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall5 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-36JEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall1 report
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-32CEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall0 reports
- TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-145150Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented46 reports
- TAPERLOC COMPLETE MICRO PRIMARY FEMORAL 51-106160Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented35 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 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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