510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · KWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Cleared on Aug 20, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K010124 (Arthrex, Inc., 2001) after a 131-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2001. 21 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 20, 2007
- Review
- 131 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K010124 (2001). 21 later devices descend from it, 7 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK010124 Arthrex Univers 30 Shoulder ProsthesisArthrex, Inc. · 2001
- This deviceK071032 Arthrex Univers II Shoulder ProsthesisArthrex, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 8 of its ownK183194 Arthrex Eclipse Shoulder Prosthesis SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK103466 Arthrex Univers II Shoulder ProsthesisArthrex, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK083435 Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Pegged GlenoidArthrex, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK131633 Arthrex Univers ApexArthrex, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK120044 Arthrex Universii XL Glenoid-Pegged, Arthrex Univers II XL…Arthrex, Inc. · 2012
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 21 · See all- K183194Arthrex Eclipse Shoulder Prosthesis SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly8descendants
- K103466Arthrex Univers II Shoulder ProsthesisArthrex, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly5descendants
- K083435Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Pegged GlenoidArthrex, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly5descendants
- K131633Arthrex Univers ApexArthrex, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly4descendants
- K120044Arthrex Universii XL Glenoid-Pegged, Arthrex Univers II XL Glenoid-KeeledArthrex, Inc. · 2012 · 2 generations on4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K010124 | Arthrex Univers 30 Shoulder Prosthesis | Arthrex, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K071032 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K183194 | Arthrex Eclipse Shoulder Prosthesis System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K103466 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis | Arthrex, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K083435 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Pegged Glenoid | Arthrex, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K131633 | Arthrex Univers Apex | Arthrex, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K120044 | Arthrex Universii XL Glenoid-Pegged, Arthrex Univers II XL Glenoid-Keeled | Arthrex, Inc. | 2012 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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 KWS? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KWS device
- #1 K220847 AETOS Shoulder Systemscore 21.1 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K010124 | Arthrex Univers 30 Shoulder ProsthesisSummary page 1…HSD - Prosthesis, Shoulder, hemi-humeral, metal, uncemented Predicate Device Arthrex Shoulder Prosthesis (Univers Shoulder), K010124 Device Description The Arthrex Univers IIShoulder Prosthesis consists of a stem for an… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (21)
See all 217 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K183194 | Arthrex Eclipse Shoulder Prosthesis System | 2019 | 8 |
| K103466 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis | 2010 | 5 |
| K083435 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Pegged Glenoid | 2009 | 5 |
| K131633 | Arthrex Univers Apex | 2013 | 4 |
| K181555 | Arthrex Fracture Adapter Hemi Shoulder Prosthesis | 2018 | 1 |
| K171841 | Arthrex Shoulder System | 2018 | 1 |
| K182799 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis System: Titanium Humeral Heads | 2019 | 0 |
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.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All KWS devicesKWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KWS
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWS
97in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWS
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWS
2,281in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWS, 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 | 2 | — | 21 | 158 |
| 2008 | 4 | 37 | 29 | 238 |
| 2009 | 4 | 108 | 0 | 294 |
| 2010 | 7 | 33 | 10 | 393 |
| 2011 | 11 | 90 | 11 | 486 |
| 2012 | 7 | 86 | 10 | 542 |
| 2013 | 12 | 120 | 0 | 818 |
| 2014 | 7 | 89 | 1 | 1,066 |
| 2015 | 8 | 129 | 0 | 1,170 |
| 2016 | 10 | 114 | 1 | 970 |
| 2017 | 7 | 120 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 2018 | 4 | 152 | 1 | 1,545 |
| 2019 | 9 | 106 | 2 | 1,728 |
| 2020 | 3 | 98 | 5 | 1,567 |
| 2021 | 5 | 151 | 0 | 1,358 |
| 2022 | 5 | 158 | 0 | 1,268 |
| 2023 | 4 | 250 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 2,122 |
| 2025 | 3 | 97 | 0 | 2,281 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated in replacements(s) when conditions include severe pain or significant disability resulting from degenerative, rheumatoid, traumatic disease, or injury of the glenohumeral joint; non-union humeral head fractures of long duration; irreducible 2- and 4-part proximal humeral fractures; avascular necrosis of the humeral head; or, other difficult clinical management problems where arthrodesis or resectional arthroplasty is not acceptable.
The glenoid components are designed for cemented fixation in the joint and must only be used with an appropriate bone cement.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071032 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071032: Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071032
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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