510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHowmedica Osteonics Modular Rotating Hinge Knee with Offset Adapters
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · KRO Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Mar 15, 2006 after a 30-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- Decided
- Mar 15, 2006
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KRO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
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 KRO device
- #1 K251665 Triathlon® Hinge Knee Systemscore 19.0 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Howmedica Osteonics Modular Rotating Hinge Knee Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Howmedica Total Stabilizer Knee Components Named without a submission number |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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.
How does its category compare?
All KRO devicesKRO Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KRO
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KRO
56in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KRO
14so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KRO
915in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KRO, 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 | 1 | — | 1 | 37 |
| 2008 | 3 | 126 | 3 | 44 |
| 2009 | 3 | 86 | 8 | 66 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 110 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 1 | 119 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 1 | 173 |
| 2013 | 3 | 189 | 2 | 194 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 406 |
| 2015 | 6 | 113 | 1 | 333 |
| 2016 | 3 | 148 | 5 | 369 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 4 | 543 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 614 |
| 2019 | 3 | 244 | 0 | 759 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 749 |
| 2021 | 3 | 57 | 1 | 770 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 892 |
| 2023 | 4 | 148 | 0 | 746 |
| 2024 | 3 | 87 | 0 | 855 |
| 2025 | 3 | 56 | 1 | 915 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 14 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Modular Rotating Hinge Knee is intended to be implanted with bone cement for the following conditions:
* There is destruction of the joint surfaces, with or without significant bone deformity.
* The cruciate and/or collateral ligaments do not stabilize the knee joint.
* The ligaments are inadequate and/or the musculature is weak.
* Revision is required of a failed prosthesis where there has been gross instability, with or without bone loss or inadequate soft tissue.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K060360 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K060360: Howmedica Osteonics Modular Rotating Hinge Knee with Offset Adapters.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K060360
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026