510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModular Plus Hip Stem
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Plus Orthopedics · LWJ Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Uncemented
Cleared on Sep 23, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K030971 (Plus Orthopedics, 2003) after a 21-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1996. 29 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 23, 2003
- Review
- 21 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LWJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K955296 (1996). 29 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK955296 Link MP Reconstruction HipLink America, Inc. · 1996 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK994126 Modular-Plus Revision StemPlus Orthopedics · 2000
- 1 generation backK030971 Modification to Modular Plus Revision StemPlus Orthopedics · 2003
- This deviceK032709 Modular Plus Hip StemPlus Orthopedics · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 27 of its ownK092331 Djo Surgical Revision Femoral Hip System, Model 428-14/24-140/200…Encore Medical L.P. · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 13 of its ownK112158 Modulus Stems, Modulus Necks, Modular Femoral Heads, Cemented Cups…Lima Corporate S.P.A. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK151739 Revision Femoral StemLima Corporate S.P.A. · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK170690 M-Vizion Femoral Revision SystemMedacta International S.A. · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK141327 Minima S SystemLima Corporate S.P.A. · 2014
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 29 · See all- K092331Djo Surgical Revision Femoral Hip System, Model 428-14/24-140/200; 428-00-050/110;Encore Medical L.P. · 2010 · cites it directly27descendants
- K112158Modulus Stems, Modulus Necks, Modular Femoral Heads, Cemented Cups, Lock Bipolar HeadsLima Corporate S.P.A. · 2012 · 2 generations on13descendants
- K151739Revision Femoral StemLima Corporate S.P.A. · 2015 · 2 generations on7descendants
- K170690M-Vizion Femoral Revision SystemMedacta International S.A. · 2017 · 3 generations on5descendants
- K141327Minima S SystemLima Corporate S.P.A. · 2014 · 3 generations on5descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K955296 | Link MP Reconstruction Hip | Link America, Inc. | 1996 | 21 |
| −2 | K994126 | Modular-Plus Revision Stem | Plus Orthopedics | 2000 | — |
| −1 | K030971 | Modification to Modular Plus Revision Stem | Plus Orthopedics | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K032709 | Modular Plus Hip Stem | Plus Orthopedics | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K092331 | Djo Surgical Revision Femoral Hip System, Model 428-14/24-140/200… | Encore Medical L.P. | 2010 | 1 |
| +2 | K112158 | Modulus Stems, Modulus Necks, Modular Femoral Heads, Cemented Cups, Lock… | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K151739 | Revision Femoral Stem | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K170690 | M-Vizion Femoral Revision System | Medacta International S.A. | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K141327 | Minima S System | Lima Corporate S.P.A. | 2014 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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.
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- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K030971 | Modification to Modular Plus Revision StemSummary page 1…ice The modifications to this device continue to be equivalent in design, fundamental scientific technology, indications and material to the Modular PLUS stem cleared on K030971. Device Description The Modular PLUS Revision Stem is a cementless two part modular stem that consists of distal anchorage modul… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (29)
See all 292 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 7 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.0 years on median.
- 1 of the 3 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K092331 (Encore Medical L.P., 2010) has gone furthest, with 27 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K030971.
How does its category compare?
All LWJ devicesLWJ Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Uncemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LWJ
1in 2012
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LWJ
Too few LWJ 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · LWJ
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LWJ
51in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LWJ, 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 | 2 | — | 10 | 68 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 2 | 72 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 2 | 84 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 132 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 255 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 390 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 1 | 522 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 452 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 310 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 293 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 311 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 227 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 210 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 189 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 155 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 91 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 2 | 72 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 54 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 51 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Modular PLUS Revision Stem is intended for cementless use in fractures of the femur where a long section of the bone is damaged and the stem must anchor into the distal half of the femur.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K032709 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K032709: Modular Plus Hip Stem.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K032709
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026