# K140130: X-Alt Highly Cross Linked Acetabular Liners with Vitamin E, Neutral, 10 Degree Hooded, 20 Degree Hooded

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Encore Medical L.P.
- Decided: Nov 6, 2014 after 293 days
- Product code: OQG (Hip Prosthesis, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer, + Additive, Porous, Uncemented)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3358
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 8 generations back to K810258 (1981). 31 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 33 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K973119: Foundation Porous Acetabular System, Encore Orthopedics, Inc. (1998) Summary page 4.
- K974093: Foundation Porous Coated Hemispherical Shell, Encore Orthopedics, Inc. (1998) Summary page 4.
- K974095: Foundation Porous Coated Flared Rim Shell, Encore Orthopedics, Inc. (1998) Summary page 4.
- K130365: X-Alt Highly Cross Linked VE Acetabular Liner, Encore Medical L.P. (2013) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K191708: Origin Stem, Evolve Stem, Aria Hip Stem, Remedy Stem, CoCr Femoral Head (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Joint replacement is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis of the natural femoral head; rheumatoid arthritis; correction of functional deformity; femoral fracture. This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts. This device is intended for cementless use only

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K140130
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology