510(k) · Cleared
ClearedApex PS Knee System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Omni Life Science, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Mar 25, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K060192 (Omni Life Science, Inc., 2006) and 3 other predicates after a 198-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1994. 8 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 25, 2011
- Review
- 198 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K943462 (1994). 10 ancestors in all, the oldest K933787 (1994). 8 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK943462 Darwin Knee SystemJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1994 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK060192 Apex Knee SystemOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK073602 Modification to: Apex Knee SystemOmnlife Science · 2008
- This deviceK102578 Apex PS Knee SystemOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK112891 Apex Revision Knee SystemsOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK153437 Apex Revision Knee SystemOmnilife Science · 2015 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK163332 Apex Revision Knee SystemOmnilife Science · 2017
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 2 of its ownK191765 OMNI TiN Coated Apex Knee™ SystemOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK111184 Apex PS Knee System - PS-C InsertOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2011
Showing 5 of 8 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 8 · See all- K112891Apex Revision Knee SystemsOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly5descendants
- K153437Apex Revision Knee SystemOmnilife Science · 2015 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K163332Apex Revision Knee SystemOmnilife Science · 2017 · 3 generations on3descendants
- K191765OMNI TiN Coated Apex Knee™ SystemOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2019 · 4 generations on2descendants
- K111184Apex PS Knee System - PS-C InsertOmni Life Science, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K943462 | Darwin Knee System | Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. | 1994 | 8 |
| −2 | K060192 | Apex Knee System | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| −1 | K073602 | Modification to: Apex Knee System | Omnlife Science | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K102578 | Apex PS Knee System | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K112891 | Apex Revision Knee Systems | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2012 | 1 |
| +2 | K153437 | Apex Revision Knee System | Omnilife Science | 2015 | 1 |
| +3 | K163332 | Apex Revision Knee System | Omnilife Science | 2017 | — |
| +4 | K191765 | OMNI TiN Coated Apex Knee™ System | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K111184 | Apex PS Knee System - PS-C Insert | Omni Life Science, Inc. | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 JWH? 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 JWH device
- #1 K221479 Persona Personalized Knee Systemscore 22.4 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060192 | Apex Knee SystemSummary page 1…prosthesis. Regulatory Class Class 11per 21 CFR §888.3560, §888.3565 Product Code JWH, MBH Legally Marketed - K060192- Apex Knee'"M System- cleared 15Ju12006 Predicate Device(s) * K073602- Apex Knee" System Porous Coated Femoral… | 2006 |
| * | K073602 | Modification to: Apex Knee SystemSummary page 1…21 CFR §888.3560, §888.3565 Product Code JWH, MBH Legally Marketed - K060192- Apex Knee'"M System- cleared 15Ju12006 Predicate Device(s) * K073602- Apex Knee" System Porous Coated Femoral Components(cementless), cleared 14Feb2008… | 2008 |
| * | K950010 | Darwin Knee System (Cruciate Substituting) Porous Coated and Non-Porous CoatedSummary page 1…evice(s) * K073602- Apex Knee" System Porous Coated Femoral Components(cementless), cleared 14Feb2008 *K950010- Darwin Knee System, cleared lSMayl99S *K936159- The Natural-KneeO 11knee system, cleared 22May2005… | 1995 |
| * | K936159 | Natural-Knee II SystemSummary page 1…Components(cementless), cleared 14Feb2008 *K950010- Darwin Knee System, cleared lSMayl99S *K936159- The Natural-KneeO 11knee system, cleared 22May2005 Device Description The APEX PS Knee System includes a posterior stabi… | 1995 |
What descends from it? (8)
3 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 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.1 years on median.
- 6 of the 10 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K112891 (Omni Life Science, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K060192.
How does its category compare?
All JWH devicesJWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JWH
20in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JWH
55in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JWH
2in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JWH
9,306in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JWH, 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 | 18 | 74 | 14 | 1,305 |
| 2008 | 17 | 81 | 10 | 1,483 |
| 2009 | 11 | 168 | 109 | 1,870 |
| 2010 | 19 | 85 | 32 | 3,286 |
| 2011 | 25 | 87 | 27 | 5,133 |
| 2012 | 33 | 85 | 85 | 5,203 |
| 2013 | 31 | 128 | 31 | 6,135 |
| 2014 | 33 | 98 | 13 | 6,722 |
| 2015 | 27 | 87 | 11 | 6,881 |
| 2016 | 18 | 88 | 17 | 7,586 |
| 2017 | 25 | 118 | 61 | 12,263 |
| 2018 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 14,071 |
| 2019 | 28 | 133 | 5 | 14,987 |
| 2020 | 22 | 59 | 2 | 12,592 |
| 2021 | 24 | 61 | 8 | 9,408 |
| 2022 | 17 | 56 | 12 | 8,364 |
| 2023 | 20 | 57 | 67 | 8,947 |
| 2024 | 19 | 89 | 7 | 10,828 |
| 2025 | 20 | 55 | 2 | 9,306 |
| 2026 | 12 | 63 | 4 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Apex Knee™ System is intended for use as a primary or revision total knee replacement. This prosthesis may be used for the following conditions, as appropriate: Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease, including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Correction of functional deformity; Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; The porous coated femoral component may be used cemented or uncemented…
Read the full statement (101 words)
The Apex Knee™ System is intended for use as a primary or revision total knee replacement. This prosthesis may be used for the following conditions, as appropriate:
Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease, including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis;
Rheumatoid arthritis;
Correction of functional deformity;
Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed;
The porous coated femoral component may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). All other femoral, tibial baseplate and patellar components are indicated for cemented use only.
The Apex Knee Modular Tibia System Tibial Augment are intended to be bolted to the Tibia baseplate and cemented to the prepared tibia.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K102578 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K102578: Apex PS Knee System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K102578
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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