510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2010Depuy Asr Taper Sleeve Adapter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · KWA Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component)
Cleared on Mar 6, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K040627 (DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., 2005) and 1 other predicate after a 27-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2001. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Mar 6, 2007
- Review
- 27 days
- Class
- Class III
- Product code
- KWA
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K004043 (2001). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K965156 (1997). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK004043 Metal Transcend Articulation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2001
- 2 generations backK021349 Metal Transcend Articulation System (Larger Sizes)Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2002
- 1 generation backK040627 Depuy Asr Modular Acetabular Cup SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- This deviceK070359 Depuy Asr Taper Sleeve AdapterDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK080991 Depuy Asr XL Modular Acetabular Cup SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K080991Depuy Asr XL Modular Acetabular Cup SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K004043 | Metal Transcend Articulation System | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2001 | — |
| −2 | K021349 | Metal Transcend Articulation System (Larger Sizes) | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K040627 | Depuy Asr Modular Acetabular Cup System | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2005 | 55 |
| 0 (this device) | K070359 | Depuy Asr Taper Sleeve Adapter | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K080991 | Depuy Asr XL Modular Acetabular Cup System | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2008 | 41 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 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.
Planning a device in KWA? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040627 | Depuy Asr Modular Acetabular Cup SystemSummary page 1…EQUIVALENT DePuy ASR Modular Acetabular Cup System, T DEVICES: K040627 DePuy Ultima Unipolar Head and Sleeve Adapter… | 2005 |
| * | K965156 | Ultima*Unipolar Head and Adapter SleevesSummary page 1…K040627 DePuy Ultima Unipolar Head and Sleeve Adapters, K965156 DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The DePuy ASR Taper Sleeve Adapter mates with the ASR Femoral Heads (K040627) and any 11/13 or 12/14 DePuy f… | 1997 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K080991 | Depuy Asr XL Modular Acetabular Cup System | 2008 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2010 | Not classified | Z-1793-2011 | Device Design | As part of our ongoing post-market surveillance of all products, DePuy is continually evaluating data from a variety of sources including national joint replacement registries, published literature, company sponsored clinical trials… |
| Aug 23, 2010 | Not classified | Z-1792-2011 | Device Design | As part of our ongoing post-market surveillance of all products, DePuy is continually evaluating data from a variety of sources including national joint replacement registries, published literature, company sponsored clinical trials… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 6 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 1 of the 6 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K080991 (DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., 2008) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K040627.
How does its category compare?
All KWA devicesKWA Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KWA
4in 2012
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWA
76in 2012
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWA
19in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWA
1,216in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWA, 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 | 8 | 74 | 0 | 213 |
| 2008 | 9 | 57 | 13 | 762 |
| 2009 | 7 | 139 | 0 | 820 |
| 2010 | 6 | 167 | 84 | 3,348 |
| 2011 | 11 | 101 | 28 | 17,737 |
| 2012 | 4 | 76 | 21 | 24,601 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 1 | 20,020 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 16,494 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 12,339 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 1 | 7,872 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 1 | 6,847 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 6,388 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 2 | 7,628 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 1 | 4,538 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 2,064 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,617 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 19 | 1,474 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,168 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,216 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The DePuy ASR Modular Acetabular Cup System is indicated for use in total hip replacement procedures for patients suffering severe pain and disability due to structural damage in the hip joint from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, collagen disorders, avascular necrosis, and nonunion of femoral fractures. Use of the prosthesis is also indicated for patients with congenital hip dysplasia, slipped capital femoral epiphysis and disability due to previous fusion, where bone stock is inadequate for other reconstruction techniques.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070359 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070359: Depuy Asr Taper Sleeve Adapter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070359
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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