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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 · Terminated
    EPIK 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 · Terminated
    EPIK 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.

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