DJO SURGICAL 342-14-710Recalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 10R 14MM, VE · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888912167574), received between Mar 31, 2017 and Apr 15, 2026 — classified as 10 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction Problem” (1 report).
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 Problem7
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Patient Device Interaction Problem1
- Unstable1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection6
- Insufficient Information2
- Discomfort1
- Implant Pain1
- Joint Laxity1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 15, 2026Patient Device Interaction Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO PATIENT WAS FEELING DISCOMFORT, SO THE DOCTOR DECIDED TO GO UP ON A BIGGER POLY SIZE.
Patient problems: Discomfort
MAUDE report 24891959 ↗InjuryMar 19, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryOct 22, 2024Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryAug 5, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO INFECTION.
Patient problems: Implant Pain; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 19914490 ↗InjuryJul 8, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryDec 14, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryMar 22, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryJan 6, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY : DUE TO INSTABILITY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13173655 ↗InjurySep 13, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO EXPLORATION AND DEBRIDEMENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12464974 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - THE SURGEON WAS WORRIED ABOUT INFECTION, HE DID A WASHOUT AND PUT IN THICKER LINER.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 6449612 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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