510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCopeland MB Resurfacing Humeral Heads
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biomet Manufacturing, Inc. · HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented
Cleared on Sep 14, 2001 as substantially equivalent to K003044 (Biomet, Inc., 2000) and 3 other predicates after a 192-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1980. 136 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 14, 2001
- Review
- 192 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HSD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K800494 (1980). 6 ancestors in all. 136 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK800494 New Jersey Hemiarthroplasty Sholder ProsDepuy, Inc. · 1980
- 2 generations backK991585 Bipolar Shoulder ProsthesisBiomet, Inc. · 1999
- 1 generation backK002998 Biomet BI-Polar Shoulder SystemBiomet, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- This deviceK010657 Copeland MB Resurfacing Humeral HeadsBiomet Manufacturing, Inc. · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 121 of its ownK061862 Axiom Orthopaedics Shoulder Resurfacing SystemAxiom Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 120 of its ownK071147 Nexa Orthopedics Total Shoulder SystemNexa Orthopedics, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 110 of its ownK102924 Aequalis Ascend Modular Anatomic Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 108 of its ownK110599 Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 105 of its ownK113413 Ascend Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2012
Showing 5 of 136 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 136 · See all- K061862Axiom Orthopaedics Shoulder Resurfacing SystemAxiom Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly121descendants
- K071147Nexa Orthopedics Total Shoulder SystemNexa Orthopedics, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on120descendants
- K102924Aequalis Ascend Modular Anatomic Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2011 · 3 generations on110descendants
- K110599Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2011 · 4 generations on108descendants
- K113413Ascend Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2012 · 3 generations on105descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K800494 | New Jersey Hemiarthroplasty Sholder Pros | Depuy, Inc. | 1980 | — |
| −2 | K991585 | Bipolar Shoulder Prosthesis | Biomet, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −1 | K002998 | Biomet BI-Polar Shoulder System | Biomet, Inc. | 2000 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K010657 | Copeland MB Resurfacing Humeral Heads | Biomet Manufacturing, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K061862 | Axiom Orthopaedics Shoulder Resurfacing System | Axiom Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K071147 | Nexa Orthopedics Total Shoulder System | Nexa Orthopedics, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +3 | K102924 | Aequalis Ascend Modular Anatomic Shoulder System | Tornier, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +4 | K110599 | Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder System | Tornier, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K113413 | Ascend Shoulder System | Tornier, Inc. | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in HSD? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new HSD device
- #1 K191433 AGILON® XO Shoulder Replacement Systemscore 13.8 · 16 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K003044 | Copeland Resurfacing HeadsSummary page 1…Code: HSD (21 CFR 888.3690) MBF (unknown, recently down classified) Legally Marketed Devices To Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed: Copeland™ Resurfacing Heads (K003044), Bi-Polar Shoulder (K002998), Bi-Polar Shoulder System (K991585), and Bio-Modular® Shoulder System (K992119). Intended Use: The… | 2000 |
| * | K002998 | Biomet BI-Polar Shoulder SystemSummary page 1…MBF (unknown, recently down classified) Legally Marketed Devices To Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed: Copeland™ Resurfacing Heads (K003044), Bi-Polar Shoulder (K002998), Bi-Polar Shoulder System (K991585), and Bio-Modular® Shoulder System (K992119). Intended Use: The Copeland™ MB Resurfacing Hum… | 2000 |
| * | K991585 | Bipolar Shoulder ProsthesisSummary page 1…ied) Legally Marketed Devices To Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed: Copeland™ Resurfacing Heads (K003044), Bi-Polar Shoulder (K002998), Bi-Polar Shoulder System (K991585), and Bio-Modular® Shoulder System (K992119). Intended Use: The Copeland™ MB Resurfacing Humeral Heads are indicated for the fol… | 1999 |
| * | K992119 | Bio-Modular Shoulder SystemSummary page 1…tantial Equivalence is Claimed: Copeland™ Resurfacing Heads (K003044), Bi-Polar Shoulder (K002998), Bi-Polar Shoulder System (K991585), and Bio-Modular® Shoulder System (K992119). Intended Use: The Copeland™ MB Resurfacing Humeral Heads are indicated for the following conditions where the humeral head and… | 1999 |
What descends from it? (136)
See all 1365 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K061862 | Axiom Orthopaedics Shoulder Resurfacing System | 2006 | 121 |
| K131298 | Exactech Equinoxe Resurfacing Humeral Head System | 2013 | 8 |
| K051843 | Copeland Eas Humeral Resurfacing Heads | 2005 | 6 |
| K130635 | Seviin Surface Replacement Shoulder | 2013 | 0 |
| K112900 | SMR Resurfacing Shoulder System- Humeral Heads, Cta Humeral Heads | 2012 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 21 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 2 of the 6 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K061862 (Axiom Orthopaedics, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 121 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K003044.
How does its category compare?
All HSD devicesHSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HSD
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HSD
145in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HSD
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HSD
757in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HSD, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 128 |
| 2008 | 3 | 92 | 2 | 259 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 2 | 156 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 225 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 241 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 254 |
| 2013 | 4 | 218 | 0 | 288 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 434 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 574 |
| 2016 | 3 | 145 | 0 | 784 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 3 | 985 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 1 | 649 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 830 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 1 | 658 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 573 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 508 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 586 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 693 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 757 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Copeland™ MB Resurfacing Humeral Heads are indicated for the following conditions where the humeral head and neck are of sufficient bone stock and there is presence of an intact or reconstructable rotator cuff which is necessary for proper functioning and dislocation resistance:
1) Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis.
2) Rheumatoid arthritis
3) Correction of functional deformity
4) Reconstructable rotator cuff
5) Treatment of fractures of the humeral head
6) Traumatic arthritis
For uncemented use only,
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K010657 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K010657: Copeland MB Resurfacing Humeral Heads.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K010657
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026