# K003181: Implex Continuum Hip System Acetabular Components - Model XX-Yyy-ZZZZ

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Implex Corp.
- Decided: Nov 7, 2000 after 27 days
- Product code: LPH (Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3358
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K021970: The Trabecular Metal Monoblock Cup, Models 00-7259-0XX-28 (Zimmer Cat. #) and 02-293-28XX1 (Implex Part #) (2002), 0 descendants of its own

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K003181
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology