# K072888: Revelation and Linear Hip Stems and FMP Acetabular Shells (Spiked, Hemispherical and Flared)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Encore Medical L.P.
- Decided: Jan 10, 2008 after 92 days
- Product code: LPH (Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3358
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K974093 (1998). 3 ancestors in all.
103 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 107 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K974093: Foundation Porous Coated Hemispherical Shell, Encore Orthopedics, Inc. (1998) Summary page 1.
- K974095: Foundation Porous Coated Flared Rim Shell, Encore Orthopedics, Inc. (1998) Summary page 1.
- K973119: Foundation Porous Acetabular System, Encore Orthopedics, Inc. (1998)

## Most influential descendants
- K112069: RSP Glenoid Baseplate Porous Coated (2011), 74 descendants of its own
- K140904: RSP Monoblock Stem with P2 Coating, Size 6 (2014), 55 descendants of its own
- K162024: AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System (2016), 34 descendants of its own
- K100445: Klassic HD Hip System (2010), 25 descendants of its own
- K151293: Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System, Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis (2015), 20 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Joint replacement is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to: * noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis of the natural femoral head; * rheumatoid arthritis; * correction of functional deformity; * femoral fracture This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K072888
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology