DJO SURGICAL 940-03-50ERecalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · EMPOWR Acetabular System, Cup, Hemispherical, Multi Hole, 50 · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00190446311713), received between Apr 4, 2023 and Sep 1, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity2
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Fall1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 1, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Fall
MAUDE report 50554111 ↗InjuryDec 5, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryApr 4, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
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
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- 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
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.