510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVanguard Asymmetrical Patellar Component
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biomet Manufacturing Corp · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Feb 28, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K040770 (Biomet Manufacturing, Inc., 2004) and 1 other predicate after a 20-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1991. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 28, 2011
- Review
- 20 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K912245 (1991). 4 ancestors in all. 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK912245 Agc Revision Knee ProthesisBiomet, Inc. · 1991 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK040770 Vanguard Patella ComponentsBiomet Manufacturing, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- This deviceK110362 Vanguard Asymmetrical Patellar ComponentBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK140902 E1 Series a Patellae, Standard 3-Peg, E1 Series a Patellae, Thin…Biomet, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK171054 Biomet Knee Joint Replacement ProsthesesBiomet, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK181947 Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK191625 Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2019 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK243724 Persona® Revision Knee System (Persona Revision SoluTion™ Femoral…Zimmer, Inc. · 2025
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K140902E1 Series a Patellae, Standard 3-Peg, E1 Series a Patellae, Thin 3-Peg, E1 Series…Biomet, Inc. · 2014 · cites it directly6descendants
- K171054Biomet Knee Joint Replacement ProsthesesBiomet, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly5descendants
- K181947Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K191625Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2019 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K243724Persona® Revision Knee System (Persona Revision SoluTion™ Femoral Components)Zimmer, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K912245 | Agc Revision Knee Prothesis | Biomet, Inc. | 1991 | 3 |
| −1 | K040770 | Vanguard Patella Components | Biomet Manufacturing, Inc. | 2004 | 13 |
| 0 (this device) | K110362 | Vanguard Asymmetrical Patellar Component | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K140902 | E1 Series a Patellae, Standard 3-Peg, E1 Series a Patellae, Thin 3-Peg, E1… | Biomet, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K171054 | Biomet Knee Joint Replacement Prostheses | Biomet, Inc. | 2017 | 4 |
| +2 | K181947 | Persona Revision Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2018 | 1 |
| +3 | K191625 | Persona Revision Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2019 | 1 |
| +3 | K243724 | Persona® Revision Knee System (Persona Revision SoluTion™ Femoral Components) | Zimmer, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040770 | Vanguard Patella ComponentsSummary page 1…lassification panel Orthopedic Regulation 21CFR §888.3560 Product Code(s) JWH Legally marketed K040770 Vanguard Patellar Components device(s) to which K051977 Scorpio X3 UHMWPE Patellar Components equivalence isclaim… | 2004 |
| * | K051977 | Scorpio Knee System Tibial Inserts and Patellar ComponentsSummary page 1…21CFR §888.3560 Product Code(s) JWH Legally marketed K040770 Vanguard Patellar Components device(s) to which K051977 Scorpio X3 UHMWPE Patellar Components equivalence isclaimed Reason for 510(k) Addition of asymmetrical designed… | 2005 |
| † | K921182 | Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Component | 1993 |
What descends from it? (7)
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 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12.7 years on median.
- 4 of the 4 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K140902 (Biomet, Inc., 2014) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K040770.
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 Vanguard® Asymmetrical Patella is intended for replacement of part of the knee joint in conjunction with a femoral and tibial component. 1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved; 2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumnatic deformity; 3. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous total joint…
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The Vanguard® Asymmetrical Patella is intended for replacement of part of the knee joint in conjunction with a femoral and tibial component.
1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved;
2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumnatic deformity;
3. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous total joint replacement procedure.
Femoral components and tibial tray components with porous coatings are indicated for cemented and un-cemented biological fixation application. Non-coated (interlok) devices and all polyethylene patellar components are indicated for cemented application only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K110362 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K110362: Vanguard Asymmetrical Patellar Component.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K110362
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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