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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · 2007

Solar Purefix HA Shoulder

K061677510(k) SpecialCleared Jul 10, 200625-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3690Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented

Cleared on Jul 10, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K955731 (Osteonics Corp., 1996) after a 25-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1996. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Jul 10, 2006
Review
25 days
Class
Class II
Product code
HSD
Recalls
1
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K955731 (1996). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

K955731 · Osteonics Shoulder Humeral Components · Osteonics Corp. · 1996 · recalled1996199820002002200420062008
  1. Root · 1 generation backK955731 Osteonics Shoulder Humeral ComponentsOsteonics Corp. · 1996 · Recalled
  2. This deviceK061677 Solar Purefix HA ShoulderHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · 2006
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K955731Osteonics Shoulder Humeral ComponentsOsteonics Corp.19961
0 (this device)K061677Solar Purefix HA ShoulderHowmedica Osteonics Corp.2006—
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K061677, 1996–2006Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K955731Osteonics Shoulder Humeral Components
Summary page 2
…ications for use, intended use, design and sterilization to the Solar® Shoulder (K95573 1, cleared March 05, 1996). 4 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMA…
Osteonics Corp.19961

Also cleared against K955731: 3 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Nov 15, 2007Not classifiedZ-1236-2008Process controlDelamination: Loosening of the titanium plasma coating on the product was observed on twelve non-distributed units.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • Its one ancestor has a recall.
  • 3 other devices also cite its predicate K955731.

How does its category compare?

All HSD devices

HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · HSD

1in 2024

2007: 42008: 32011: 22012: 22013: 42014: 12016: 32018: 12020: 22022: 12024: 1
2007high 4 (2007) · low 0 (2009)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HSD

145in 2016

2007: 72 days median2008: 92 days median2013: 218 days median2016: 145 days median
2007high 218 (2013) · low 72 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · HSD

1in 2020

2008: 22009: 22017: 32018: 12020: 1
2007high 3 (2017) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · HSD

757in 2025

2007: 1282008: 2592009: 1562010: 2252011: 2412012: 2542013: 2882014: 4342015: 5742016: 7842017: 9852018: 6492019: 8302020: 6582021: 5732022: 5082023: 5862024: 6932025: 757
2007high 985 (2017) · low 128 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code HSD, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20074720128
20083922259
20090—2156
20100—0225
20112—0241
20122—0254
201342180288
20141—0434
20150—0574
201631450784
20170—3985
20181—1649
20190—0830
20202—1658
20210—0573
20221—0508
20230—0586
20241—0693
20250—0757
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

For use as a Bipolar Shoulder Replacement: * Aseptic necrosis of the humeral head. * Painful, disabling joint disease of the shoulder resulting from: Degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis. * Proximal humeral fracture and/or dislocation. * Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative reconstructive techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results. · Pathological conditions or age considerations…

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For use as a Bipolar Shoulder Replacement:

* Aseptic necrosis of the humeral head.

* Painful, disabling joint disease of the shoulder resulting from:

Degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis.

* Proximal humeral fracture and/or dislocation.

* Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative

reconstructive techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results.

· Pathological conditions or age considerations which indicate a more conservative

glenoid procedure and avoidance of the use of bone cement in the glenoid.

For use as a Total Shoulder Replacement:

* Aseptic necrosis of the humeral head.

* Painful, disabling joint disease of the shoulder resulting from:

Degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis.

* Proximal humeral fracture and/or dislocation.

* Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative reconstructive

techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results.

* Revision of previous unsuccessful total shoulder replacement, resurfacing or other

procedure.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K061677: Solar Purefix HA Shoulder.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K061677

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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