DJO SURGICAL 315-0A-717Recalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · INSERT, REVISION EXPRT, SZ A X 17MM, E-PLUS · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888912113922), received between Mar 21, 2017 and Jul 31, 2025 — classified as 12 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K140830); 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 Problem5
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
- Material Rupture1
- Patient-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection6
- Fall2
- Rupture2
- Failure of Implant1
- Implant Pain1
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Laxity1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
InjuryOct 31, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO INSTABILITY AND PAIN.
Patient problems: Implant Pain; Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 18044505 ↗InjuryJun 22, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO INSTABILITY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 14780970 ↗InjuryApr 23, 2021Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
REVISION SURGERY - LOOSENING DUE TO INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 11716487 ↗InjurySep 18, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - PATIENT FELL WHILE BEING DISCHARGED AND RUPTURED HER PATELLA TENDON.
Patient problems: Fall; Rupture
MAUDE report 10553708 ↗InjuryMay 23, 2019Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO POLY EXCHANGE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8637050 ↗InjuryMay 10, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT ACQUIRING A POST-OPERATIVE INFECTION. THE SURGEON PREFERRED A WASH OUT AND SWAPPED THE POLY.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 8600415 ↗InjuryMay 21, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT FALLING AND RUPTURING THEIR PATELLA TENDON. THE SURGEON SWAPPED THE POLY FOR THE THICKER SIZE. THIS IS THE THIRD REVISION FOR THIS PATIENT.
Patient problems: Fall; Rupture
MAUDE report 7531098 ↗InjuryFeb 6, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT HAVING AN INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7244116 ↗InjuryDec 28, 2017Material Rupture
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT RUPTURING THEIR EXTENSOR MECHANISM. THE SURGEON SWAPPED THE PATIENT'S POLY OUT FOR A 19.5 MM DURING THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 7151005 ↗InjuryOct 17, 2017Patient-Device Incompatibility
REVISION SURGERY: DUE TO PATIENT HAVING AN INFECTION. THE SURGEON WANTED TO CHANGE THE POLY, WHICH IS PROTOCOL IN THIS SETTING.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 6955023 ↗InjuryMar 21, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT HAVING A POST OP INFECTION. THE SURGEON WANTED TO GO AHEAD AND SWAP OUT THE POLY. IT WAS NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO ANY PATIENT ISSUES.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 6421217 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K140830. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0165-2016 · Sep 16, 2015 · TerminatedExprt Precision System: Revision Knee, Model Number 160-010-726/738 For use with the Exprt Knee System in total knee arthroplasty to replace the native patella.
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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