# K024037: Narrow Ascent Interlok Femoral Components

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Biomet, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 30, 2002 after 24 days
- Product code: JWH (Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3560
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K982869 (1998). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K982869: Ascent System, Biomet, Inc. (1998) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
1) Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved. 2) Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity. 3) Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure or previous joint replacement procedure. The device is indicated for implantation with cement.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K024037
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology