DJO SURGICAL 340-37-009Recalls & reported problems
Encore Medical, L.P. · EPIK® KNEE SYSTEM CM Onlay Tibia Insert · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 00888912115957), received between Jan 8, 2018 and Oct 29, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (2 reports).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K020741); 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
Device problems
- Naturally Worn2
- Torn Material1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant1
- Insufficient Information1
- No Code Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 29, 2021Naturally Worn
REVISION SURGERY - THE INSERT WAS REMOVED AND SWAPPED BECAUSE THE PATIENT HAD SIGNIFICANT WEAR ON THE PREVIOUSLY IMPLANTED INSERT, ON THE POSTERIOR END. REPLACED WITH ONLAY TIBIA INSERT EPIK SZ 37X11MM.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12721763 ↗InjurySep 13, 2018Naturally Worn
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT HAVING EXTREME POLY WEAR.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 7874773 ↗InjuryJan 8, 2018Torn Material
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT HAVING A TORN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL). THE SURGEON PERFORMED AN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) RECONSTRUCTION AND SWAPPED OUT THE POLY INSERT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 7171636 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K020741. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0010-2008 · Aug 9, 2007 · TerminatedEPIK KNEE SYSTEM Angled Insert Impactor RM/LL; Part #801-03-052 Rev. A; non-sterile; knee prosthesis instrument. Distributed by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 78758.
- Z-0009-2008 · Aug 9, 2007 · TerminatedEPIK KNEE SYSTEM Angled Insert Impactor LM/RL; Catalog #801-03-051 Rev. A; non-sterile; knee prosthesis instrument. Distributed by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 78758.
Other Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer devices
- R3 71363077Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER461 reports
- NA 71364009Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER174 reports
- JOURNEY 74012416Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012415Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012414Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER129 reports
- GENESIS II 71440194Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER114 reports
- GENESIS II 71440842Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER113 reports
- JOURNEY 74018901Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER106 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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