510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017Nexgen Porous, HA/TCP, Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate Components
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zimmer, Inc. · MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Oct 29, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K031061 (Zimmer, Inc., 2003) after a 185-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1995. 6 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 3 times.
- Decided
- Oct 29, 2004
- Review
- 185 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBH
- Recalls
- 3
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K933785 (1995). 5 ancestors in all. 6 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK933785 Next Generation Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 1995 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK023211 Nexgen Complete Knee Solution Cruciate Retaining (CR)-Flex Femoral…Zimmer, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK031061 Nexgen Porous, Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate ComponentsZimmer, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- This deviceK041100 Nexgen Porous, HA/TCP, Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate…Zimmer, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK173057 Zimmer Knee Joint Replacement Prostheses MR LabelingZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK181947 Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK191625 Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2019 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK243724 Persona® Revision Knee System (Persona Revision SoluTion™ Femoral…Zimmer, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK210829 Persona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal ConesZimmer, Inc. · 2021
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K173057Zimmer Knee Joint Replacement Prostheses MR LabelingZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly5descendants
- K181947Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K191625Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2019 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K243724Persona® Revision Knee System (Persona Revision SoluTion™ Femoral Components)Zimmer, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K210829Persona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal ConesZimmer, Inc. · 2021 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K933785 | Next Generation Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 1995 | 83 |
| −2 | K023211 | Nexgen Complete Knee Solution Cruciate Retaining (CR)-Flex Femoral Components | Zimmer, Inc. | 2002 | 6 |
| −1 | K031061 | Nexgen Porous, Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate Components | Zimmer, Inc. | 2003 | 24 |
| 0 (this device) | K041100 | Nexgen Porous, HA/TCP, Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate Components | Zimmer, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K173057 | Zimmer Knee Joint Replacement Prostheses MR Labeling | Zimmer, Inc. | 2018 | 2 |
| +2 | K181947 | Persona Revision Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2018 | 1 |
| +2 | K191625 | Persona Revision Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2019 | 1 |
| +3 | K243724 | Persona® Revision Knee System (Persona Revision SoluTion™ Femoral Components) | Zimmer, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K210829 | Persona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal Cones | Zimmer, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new MBH device
- #1 K241597 Freedom® Total Knee System - Porous Tibial…score 19.9 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K031061 | Nexgen Porous, Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate ComponentsSummary page 1…Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate Components, manufactured by Zimmer, Inc., K031061, cleared October 9, 2003. Device Description: The devices included in this 510(k), are identical to… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (6)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K173057 | Zimmer Knee Joint Replacement Prostheses MR Labeling | 2018 | 5 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2017 | Class II | Z-1031-2018 | Packaging | The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Class II | Z-1032-2018 | Packaging | The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Class II | Z-1048-2018 | Packaging | The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 9 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 5 of the 5 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K173057 (Zimmer, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K031061.
How does its category compare?
All MBH devicesMBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MBH
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MBH
98in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MBH
1in 2024
Class I (5 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MBH
1,561in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MBH, 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 | 10 | 59 | 0 | 27 |
| 2008 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 21 |
| 2009 | 3 | 209 | 2 | 89 |
| 2010 | 4 | 84 | 0 | 121 |
| 2011 | 5 | 84 | 15 | 247 |
| 2012 | 5 | 90 | 1 (1) | 370 |
| 2013 | 6 | 138 | 4 (4) | 308 |
| 2014 | 9 | 114 | 0 | 385 |
| 2015 | 8 | 100 | 0 | 955 |
| 2016 | 4 | 74 | 1 | 1,034 |
| 2017 | 4 | 115 | 9 | 1,007 |
| 2018 | 6 | 89 | 1 | 1,191 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 1 | 1,394 |
| 2020 | 7 | 112 | 2 | 1,089 |
| 2021 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 1,539 |
| 2022 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 1,261 |
| 2023 | 6 | 94 | 2 | 1,263 |
| 2024 | 10 | 84 | 1 | 1,497 |
| 2025 | 8 | 98 | 0 | 1,561 |
| 2026 | 7 | 153 | 4 | — |
What is it indicated for?
These devices are indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy, and moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical…
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These devices are indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy, and moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery.
CR, LPS, and CR-Flex porous coated components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation) while the CR and CR-Flex hydroxyapatite/tricalcium (HA/TCP) porous coated femoral or tibial baseplate components may only be used uncemented. All other femoral, tibial baseplate and all-polyethylene patella components are indicated for cemented use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K041100 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K041100: Nexgen Porous, HA/TCP, Uncemented Femoral and Tibial Baseplate Components.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K041100
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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