510(k) · Cleared
ClearedIntrablock Bioball Hip System (Ibs)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Merete Medical GmbH · LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Cleared on May 24, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K073567 (Zimmer GmbH, 2008) and 5 other predicates after a 182-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1981. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 24, 2013
- Review
- 182 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LZO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K810258 (1981). 154 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK111911 Corin Optimom Modular HeadCorin USA · 2011
- 2 generations backK120362 Metafix Femoral Stem for Hemi-ArthroplastyCorin USA · 2012
- 1 generation backK121563 Corin Trifit TS HipCorin USA · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK123619 Intrablock Bioball Hip System (Ibs)Merete Medical GmbH · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK141377 Bioball Delta Ceramic Heads, Multicup PE Inlay StandardMerete Medical GmbH · 2014
Show all 14 generations
- Root · 14 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 13 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 12 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 8 generations backK071535 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadZimmer, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK082844 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head…Encore Medical L.P. · 2008 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK100412 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010
- 5 generations backK103120 Corin Biolox Delta Femoral HeadsCorin USA · 2011
- 4 generations backK110087 Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe LinersCorin USA · 2011
- 3 generations backK111911 Corin Optimom Modular HeadCorin USA · 2011
- 2 generations backK120362 Metafix Femoral Stem for Hemi-ArthroplastyCorin USA · 2012
- 1 generation backK121563 Corin Trifit TS HipCorin USA · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK123619 Intrablock Bioball Hip System (Ibs)Merete Medical GmbH · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K141377Bioball Delta Ceramic Heads, Multicup PE Inlay StandardMerete Medical GmbH · 2014 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −13 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −11 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −10 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −9 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K071535 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head | Zimmer, Inc. | 2007 | 3 |
| −7 | K082844 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head Offset… | Encore Medical L.P. | 2008 | 1 |
| −6 | K100412 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Heads | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K103120 | Corin Biolox Delta Femoral Heads | Corin USA | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K110087 | Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe Liners | Corin USA | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K111911 | Corin Optimom Modular Head | Corin USA | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K120362 | Metafix Femoral Stem for Hemi-Arthroplasty | Corin USA | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K121563 | Corin Trifit TS Hip | Corin USA | 2012 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K123619 | Intrablock Bioball Hip System (Ibs) | Merete Medical GmbH | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K141377 | Bioball Delta Ceramic Heads, Multicup PE Inlay Standard | Merete Medical GmbH | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 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? (6)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K073567 | Biolox Option Ceramic Femoral Head System, Model 8777 SeriesSummary page 1…prosthesis (21 CFR 888.3353) Product Code: LZO Proposed Regulatory Class: Class 11 Predicate Devices: K073567 - Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads K043537 - Taperloc® 12/14 Taper Femoral Components… | 2008 |
| * | K043537 | Taperloc 12/14 Taper Femoral ComponentsSummary page 1…LZO Proposed Regulatory Class: Class 11 Predicate Devices: K073567 - Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads K043537 - Taperloc® 12/14 Taper Femoral Components K121563 - Corin Trift TS Hip K… | 2005 |
| * | K121563 | Corin Trifit TS HipSummary page 1…Devices: K073567 - Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads K043537 - Taperloc® 12/14 Taper Femoral Components K121563 - Corin Trift TS Hip K001534 - Pinnacle Tm Acetabular Cup K000306 - Pinna… | 2012 |
| * | K001534 | Pinnacle Acetabular SystemSummary page 1…Heads K043537 - Taperloc® 12/14 Taper Femoral Components K121563 - Corin Trift TS Hip K001534 - Pinnacle Tm Acetabular Cup K000306 - Pinnaclem Acetabular Cup K093472 -… | 2000 |
| * | K000306 | Pinnacle Acetabular SystemSummary page 1…Femoral Components K121563 - Corin Trift TS Hip K001534 - Pinnacle Tm Acetabular Cup K000306 - Pinnaclem Acetabular Cup K093472 - Trinity Acetabular System Device Description: The lntraBlock Tm… | 2000 |
| * | K093472 | Trinity Acetabular SystemSummary page 1…Trift TS Hip K001534 - Pinnacle Tm Acetabular Cup K000306 - Pinnaclem Acetabular Cup K093472 - Trinity Acetabular System Device Description: The lntraBlock Tm BioBaI Tm Hip System (IBS) is composed of femoral stems, heads… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K141377 | Bioball Delta Ceramic Heads, Multicup PE Inlay Standard | 2014 | 0 |
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 32 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 33 of the 153 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K141377 (Merete Medical GmbH, 2014) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K073567.
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. 2013, 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 lntraBlock TM BioBalTM Hip System (IBS) is intended for use in total hip arthroplasty.
The lBS is indicated for:
- Patients suffering from severe hip pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis,
- Avascular necrosis of the femoral head,
- Correction of functional deformity,
- Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable by other techniques,
- Revision procedures where other treatment or devices have failed.
The IBS is indicated for cementless use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K123619 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K123619: Intrablock Bioball Hip System (Ibs).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K123619
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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