DJO SURGICAL 242-01-108Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888912171786), received between Sep 14, 2021 and Jun 5, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (1 report).

5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K160342); 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.

• InjuryJun 5, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  REVISION SURGERY DUE TO CASE WAS REVISED TO A REVISION FEMUR FOR A VVC PLUS POLY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25414113 ↗
• InjuryMar 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  TOTAL TKA REVISION FOR ASEPTIC LOOSENING OF TIBIA.

  Patient problems: Aseptic loosening

  MAUDE report 24631458 ↗
• InjuryNov 22, 2021Loose or Intermittent Connection; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  REVISION SURGERY - THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH AN UNSTABLE TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A CONVERSION OF HIS UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE TO A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY DEVELOPED FEMORAL COMPONENT LOOSENING OF HIS DJO EMPOWR PS FEMUR.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 12853493 ↗
• InjurySep 14, 2021Output Problem

  REVISION SURGERY - THE PATIENT HAD A POSITIVE BONE SCAN.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 12469419 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K160342. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0041-2018 · Sep 15, 2017 · Terminated
  EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-13-708, SIZE 8, 13mm, QTY 01, SKY BLUE, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
• Z-0042-2018 · Sep 15, 2017 · Terminated
  EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-19-707, SIZE 7, 19mm, QTY 01, GREY, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHM
• Z-1139-2017 · Jan 10, 2017 · Terminated
  Empowr PS Knee Tibial Insert; Model 343-14-709 The EMPOWR PS tibial insert are made from Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E (HXL VE) UHMWPE. The tibial insert implants are intended to m
• Z-0766-2017 · Sep 19, 2016 · Terminated
  Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide The EMPOWER PS Box Cut Guide is used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant
• Z-0325-2017 · Sep 19, 2016 · Terminated
  Empowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide; Used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant.