# K123688: Profemur TL Classic Hip Stem

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc
- Decided: Feb 8, 2013 after 67 days
- Product code: LZO (Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3353
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K060358 (2006). 1 ancestor in all.
5 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 7 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K060358: Profemur TL Hip Stem, Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc (2006) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K191632: PROFEMUR TL2 Stems (2019), 2 descendants of its own
- K173898: MicroPort Orthopedics Total Hip Systems MR Labeling (2018), 1 descendant of its own
- K250444: NEXUS® Hip Stem (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K240452: Ceramic Femoral Head (2024), 0 descendants of its own
- K213816: MPO Hip Instruments (2022), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The PROFEMUR® TL Classic Stems are indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1. non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusio acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia; 2. inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis; 3. correction of functional deformity; and, 4. revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed. The PROFEMUR® TL Classic Stems are single use components, intended for use in conjunction with associated ceramic or metal femoral heads as part of uncemented total hip arthroplasty.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K123688
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology