Enovis (DJO): FDA 510(k) clearances across all its applicant names
FDA lists 407 510(k) clearances, 3 PMA and 0 De Novo decisions across the 17 applicant names Caduvo groups under Enovis (DJO), first 1977, latest 2026. Median 510(k) review time across these names: 88 days. Since 2017 the median was 90 days, against 117 days for all cleared 510(k)s in the same product codes. Groups are curated by Caduvo from public sources listed below; FDA does not group applicants. Counts include filings made before an acquisition, and can include older filings by a business that was later sold when FDA records them under the same applicant name; see the notes on this page.
510(k) clearances per year
| Year | Clearances | Median review days |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 80 |
| 2013 | 9 | 130 |
| 2014 | 12 | 97 |
| 2015 | 9 | 150 |
| 2016 | 10 | 108 |
| 2017 | 12 | 93 |
| 2018 | 4 | 116 |
| 2019 | 10 | 140 |
| 2020 | 9 | 161 |
| 2021 | 7 | 65 |
| 2022 | 9 | 127 |
| 2023 | 8 | 68 |
| 2024 | 5 | 52 |
| 2025 | 11 | 83 |
| 2026 | 2 | 166 |
The 17 FDA applicant names in this group
| Applicant name | 510(k) clearances | PMA | De Novo | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore Orthopedics, Inc. | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1993–2004 |
| Chattanooga Group, Inc. | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1980–2009 |
| Encore Medical L.P. | 81 | 0 | 0 | 2002–2026 |
| Lima Corporate S.P.A. | 64 | 0 | 0 | 2011–2026 |
| Empi | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1977–2010 |
| Djo, LLC | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2009–2020 |
| Dj Orthopedics, LLC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2001–2002 |
| Limacorporate | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2019–2025 |
| Encore Medical, LLC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2005–2023 |
| Compex Technologies, Inc. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2005–2007 |
| Encore Medical, L.P Dba Enovis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2023–2023 |
| Mathys, Ltd. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1991–2010 |
| Djo Global | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2014–2014 |
| Djo Surgical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2009–2009 |
| Encore Medical, L.P. (Dba Enovis) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2024–2024 |
| Encore Medical, L.P. Dba Djo Surgical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2022–2022 |
| Mathys Corp. of North America | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1991–1991 |
Review time against the same product codes
Since 2017, 510(k)s cleared under these names took a median 90 days from FDA receipt to decision. All cleared 510(k)s in the same product codes over the same years took a median 117 days.
Top product codes
| Product code | Device | Submissions | 510(k) clearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| JWH | Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer | 39 | 39 |
| LPH | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented | 37 | 37 |
| PHX | Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration | 30 | 30 |
| IPF | Stimulator, Muscle, Powered | 28 | 28 |
| GZJ | Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief | 24 | 24 |
| KWS | Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented | 21 | 21 |
| LZO | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented | 16 | 16 |
| IMG | Stimulator, Ultrasound And Muscle, For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat | 13 | 13 |
| JDI | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented | 13 | 13 |
| EGJ | Device, Iontophoresis, Other Uses | 11 | 11 |
Plus 71 more product codes.
Review panels
- Orthopedic (251)
- Physical Medicine (81)
- Neurology (46)
- Gastroenterology and Urology (10)
- Cardiovascular (5)
- Dental (3)
- General and Plastic Surgery (2)
- Ear, Nose and Throat (1)
Most recent Enovis (DJO) 510(k) clearances
| 510(k) | Device | Applicant name | Product code | Decision date | Review days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K252352 | SMR Shoulder System; PRIMA Glenoid System; PRIMA Humeral System | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | PHX | 2026-01-22 | 177 |
| K252567 | AltiVate Reverse® ADLC Glenosphere | Encore Medical L.P. | PHX | 2026-01-15 | 154 |
| K252974 | EMPOWR Knee | Encore Medical L.P. | JWH | 2025-12-19 | 93 |
| K251833 | EMPOWR Acetabular® Liner Extension | Encore Medical L.P. | LPH | 2025-11-12 | 149 |
| K251718 | ArTT Augments and Buttresses and Bone Screws | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | LPH | 2025-08-29 | 86 |
| K252141 | AltiVate Reverse® Glenoid | Encore Medical L.P. | PHX | 2025-08-05 | 28 |
| K251776 | EMPOWR Revision Knee (EMPOWR Revision VVC+, e+ Tibial Insert) | Encore Medical L.P. | JWH | 2025-07-08 | 28 |
| K243826 | SMR Reverse HP Shoulder System | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | PHX | 2025-07-03 | 203 |
| K251241 | EMPOWR Revision Knee (EMPOWR Revision Knee Symmetric TT Cones) | Encore Medical L.P. | JWH | 2025-07-02 | 71 |
| K250980 | Physica System (Physica CR Porous Femoral components) | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | MBH | 2025-05-22 | 52 |
397 earlier clearances. See the full list in Caduvo.
PMA and De Novo decisions
| Number | Pathway | Device | Decision date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P050050 | PMA | SCANDINAVIAN TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM (S.T.A.R.ANKLE) | 2009-05-27 |
| N980003 | PMA | KERAMOS CERAMIC/CERAMIC TOTAL HIP SYSTEM | 2003-11-26 |
| P910066 | PMA | ORTHOLOGIC (TM)1000 BONE GROWTH STIMULATOR | 1994-03-04 |
Recalls
201 product recalls in 103 recall events under these names; 48 initiated in the last five years.
Recalling firms are matched to the applicant names above by name only, so recalls filed under other names are not counted. A recall count says nothing about how safe one company's devices are compared with another's.
How this group is built
Groups are curated by Caduvo from public sources listed below; FDA does not group applicants. Counts include filings made before an acquisition, and can include older filings by a business that was later sold when FDA records them under the same applicant name; see the notes on this page.
Encore Medical (Encore Orthopedics, Chattanooga 2002, Empi 2004) acquired DJO in 2006; DJO Global became part of Colfax and then Enovis (2022). Mathys and LimaCorporate acquired 2024. Includes filings made before each acquisition.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
How many FDA 510(k) clearances are listed across Enovis (DJO)'s applicant names?
FDA lists 407 510(k) clearances, 3 PMA and 0 De Novo decisions across the 17 applicant names Caduvo groups under Enovis (DJO), first 1977, latest 2026. FDA records each applicant name separately; Caduvo adds up the names listed on this page.
Which FDA applicant names does Enovis (DJO) file under?
The names with the most 510(k) clearances in this group are Encore Orthopedics, Inc. (85); Chattanooga Group, Inc. (81); Encore Medical L.P. (81); Lima Corporate S.P.A. (64); Empi (60). The full list of 17 names is on this page.
How long does FDA take to clear Enovis (DJO) 510(k)s?
The median time from FDA receipt to decision across 510(k)s cleared under these names is 88 days. Since 2017 the median was 90 days, against 117 days for all cleared 510(k)s in the same product codes.
Does the Enovis (DJO) count include acquired companies?
Yes. A group includes filings an acquired business made under its own name, including before the acquisition. Businesses that were sold are left out, and names whose ownership is unclear are not included. FDA does not group applicants; the sources for each grouping are listed on this page.
Next steps
- See all 407 Enovis (DJO) clearances with predicates and recalls
- Run predicate analysis for product code JWH, Enovis (DJO)'s most frequent
Data from openFDA (510(k), PMA, De Novo, device recalls). Applicant names are matched exactly, with punctuation and legal suffixes removed. Review days run from FDA receipt to decision. Not regulatory advice. Report an error in this grouping or data.
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