510(k) · Cleared
ClearedApex Module Hip System Biolox Delta Femoral Head
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Omni Life Science, Inc. · LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Cleared on Jun 22, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K012918 (Apex Surgical, LLC, 2001) and 2 other predicates after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1993. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 22, 2010
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LZO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K930712 (1993). 50 ancestors in all, the oldest K823727 (1983). 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK930712 P.F.C. Total Hip System Porous Coated ModularJohnson & Johnson Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1993
- 6 generations backK983014 Summit Acetabular SystemJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK000306 Pinnacle Acetabular SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK001534 Pinnacle Acetabular SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2000
- 3 generations backK031110 Apex Modular Acetabular CupApex Surgical, LLC · 2003
- 2 generations backK073150 Apex-LNK Poly Acetabular Cup LinersOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK100555 Apex-LNK Acetabular Insert, E, Apex-LNK Acetabular Insert, F, Apex-LNKOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- This deviceK101451 Apex Module Hip System Biolox Delta Femoral HeadOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK201657 Corin Ltd. Hip Products: Trinity™ Acetabular System, Trinity™ PLUS…Corin, Ltd. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK241472 Icona Hip StemCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2024
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK261576 Icona Hip StemCorin, Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK171156 OMNI Anseris Hip StemOmnilife Science · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K201657Corin Ltd. Hip Products: Trinity™ Acetabular System, Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular Shell…Corin, Ltd. · 2021 · cites it directly2descendants
- K241472Icona Hip StemCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K261576Icona Hip StemCorin, Ltd. · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K171156OMNI Anseris Hip StemOmnilife Science · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K930712 | P.F.C. Total Hip System Porous Coated Modular | Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −6 | K983014 | Summit Acetabular System | Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K000306 | Pinnacle Acetabular System | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2000 | 1 |
| −4 | K001534 | Pinnacle Acetabular System | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −3 | K031110 | Apex Modular Acetabular Cup | Apex Surgical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K073150 | Apex-LNK Poly Acetabular Cup Liners | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K100555 | Apex-LNK Acetabular Insert, E, Apex-LNK Acetabular Insert, F, Apex-LNK | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2010 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K101451 | Apex Module Hip System Biolox Delta Femoral Head | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K201657 | Corin Ltd. Hip Products: Trinity™ Acetabular System, Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular… | Corin, Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K241472 | Icona Hip Stem | Corin U.S.A. Limited | 2024 | — |
| +3 | K261576 | Icona Hip Stem | Corin, Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K171156 | OMNI Anseris Hip Stem | Omnilife Science | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 LZO? 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 LZO device
- #1 K192827 Quadra-Pscore 19.3 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K012918 | Apex Modular Alumina Femoral HeadSummary page 2…deice) (subjct (K012918, K 073150) (K(100555)… | 2001 |
| * | K073150 | Apex-LNK Poly Acetabular Cup LinersSummary page 2…deice) (subjct (K012918, K 073150) (K(100555)… | 2008 |
| * | K100555 | Apex-LNK Acetabular Insert, E, Apex-LNK Acetabular Insert, F, Apex-LNKSummary page 1…1S0- ApeX-LNK Poly Acetabular Cup Liners- 36mm Alumina Femoral Heads, February 27, 2008 * 1(100555- ApeX-LNFK Poly Acetabular Liners and Apex Modular Head, March 29, 2010 Device Description The Apex Modular Hip… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (4)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 17 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.1 years on median.
- 2 of the 50 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K201657 (Corin, Ltd., 2021) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K012918.
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. 2010, 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?
The Apex Modular™ Ceramic Femoral Heads are intended for use in combination with the Apex Modular Hip Stem as the femoral component in total hip replacement procedures. This ceramic head is intended to articulate with a polyethylene or metal-backed polyethylene acetabular cup or bipolar component. This prosthesis is intended for single use implantation, and may be used for the following conditions, as appropriate: * Non-inflammatory degenerative joint…
Read the full statement (104 words)
The Apex Modular™ Ceramic Femoral Heads are intended for use in combination with the Apex Modular Hip Stem as the femoral component in total hip replacement procedures. This ceramic head is intended to articulate with a polyethylene or metal-backed polyethylene acetabular cup or bipolar component. This prosthesis is intended for single use implantation, and may be used for the following conditions, as appropriate:
* Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease, including osteoiarthritis and avascular necrosis;
* Rheumatoid arthritis;
* Correction of functional deformity;
* Congenital dislocation;
* Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed
* Femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K101451 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K101451: Apex Module Hip System Biolox Delta Femoral Head.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K101451
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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