510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEncore Hip Stems with Ceramic Heads and Uhmwpe Liners
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Encore Medical L.P. · LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Cleared on Oct 15, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K955563 (Encore Orthopedics, Inc., 1996) after a 56-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Oct 15, 2008
- Review
- 56 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LZO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K930963 (1994). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 2 generations backK930963 SL-Plus & SLR-Plus Stems W/Biolox Ceramic HeadsEncore Orthopedics, Inc. · 1994
- 1 generation backK955563 Foundation Forged, Textured & Porous Stems W/Biolox Ceramic HeadsEncore Orthopedics, Inc. · 1996
- This deviceK082398 Encore Hip Stems with Ceramic Heads and Uhmwpe LinersEncore Medical L.P. · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K930963 | SL-Plus & SLR-Plus Stems W/Biolox Ceramic Heads | Encore Orthopedics, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −1 | K955563 | Foundation Forged, Textured & Porous Stems W/Biolox Ceramic Heads | Encore Orthopedics, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K082398 | Encore Hip Stems with Ceramic Heads and Uhmwpe Liners | Encore Medical L.P. | 2008 | — |
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 LZO device
- #1 K192827 Quadra-Pscore 19.3 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
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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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K955563 | Foundation Forged, Textured & Porous Stems W/Biolox Ceramic HeadsSummary page 1…nd activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patients. Predicate Device: Foundation Hip Stem - K955563 Comparable Features to Predicate Device(s): Features comparable to predicate devices include the same indications, materials, st… | 1996 |
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.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12.2 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
How does its category compare?
All LZO devicesLZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LZO
14in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LZO
119in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LZO
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LZO
3,244in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LZO, 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 | 9 | 87 | 2 | 138 |
| 2008 | 11 | 63 | 13 | 125 |
| 2009 | 7 | 83 | 42 | 189 |
| 2010 | 15 | 78 | 0 | 394 |
| 2011 | 13 | 87 | 10 | 544 |
| 2012 | 14 | 98 | 14 | 963 |
| 2013 | 26 | 100 | 0 | 1,370 |
| 2014 | 13 | 85 | 1 | 1,477 |
| 2015 | 12 | 115 | 1 | 1,348 |
| 2016 | 10 | 177 | 9 | 1,728 |
| 2017 | 16 | 257 | 5 | 2,165 |
| 2018 | 18 | 163 | 2 | 3,133 |
| 2019 | 28 | 109 | 4 | 3,066 |
| 2020 | 18 | 112 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 2021 | 12 | 170 | 0 | 2,199 |
| 2022 | 11 | 279 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 2023 | 10 | 122 | 2 | 2,066 |
| 2024 | 11 | 111 | 1 | 2,586 |
| 2025 | 14 | 119 | 1 | 3,244 |
| 2026 | 9 | 102 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Total and partial hip 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.
The Vitality and Keystone are designed for a cementless application while the Alfa II, R120, and R12OPC are designed for either cemented or cementless applications.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K082398 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K082398: Encore Hip Stems with Ceramic Heads and Uhmwpe Liners.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K082398
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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