# K042530: Conserve Plus HA Acetabular Shells

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc
- Decided: Dec 17, 2004 after 91 days
- Product code: KWA (Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component))
- Device class: 3
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3330
- 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. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K113322: Conserve Thin Shell (2012), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The CONSERVE® Plus HA Shells are indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1. non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusio acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia; 2. inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis; 3. correction of functional deformity; and, 4. revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed The CONSERVE® Plus HA Shells are intended for single patient use only.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K042530
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology