DJO SURGICAL 343-11-706Recalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · EMPOWR PS KNEETM TIBIAL INSERT, SIZE 6, 11MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 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 00888912172103), received between Jan 25, 2021 and Apr 16, 2026 — classified as 10 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unstable” (3 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem7
- Unstable3
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity5
- Insufficient Information2
- Failure of Implant1
- Joint Dislocation1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - ROUTINE POLY SWAP AFTER AN EXCISION OF SCAR TISSUE WAS CARRIED OUT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24902441 ↗InjuryFeb 25, 2026Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryNov 20, 2025Unstable; Unstable
InjuryNov 12, 2024Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Unstable; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryJun 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryOct 23, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - MDR - TIGHT KNEE/REQUIRED INTERVENTION TO PREVENT IMPAIRMENT/DAMAGE (REVISION)
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17992848 ↗InjuryMay 12, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryNov 30, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryJun 21, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO INSTABILITY IN RIGHT KNEE. VVCPOLY SWAP.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 14758089 ↗InjuryJan 25, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - PATIENT WAS INFECTED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 11225166 ↗
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 · TerminatedEMPOWR 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 · TerminatedEMPOWR 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 · TerminatedEmpowr 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 · TerminatedEmpowr 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 · TerminatedEmpowr PS Knee System Box Cut Guide; Used to make the housing resection for the post of the posterior stabilized implant.
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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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