510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSignature Planner, Signature Guides
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Materialise NV · MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Apr 2, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K102795 (Materialise NV, 2011) and 2 other predicates after a 58-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1981.
- Decided
- Apr 2, 2014
- Review
- 58 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K810258 (1981). 64 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 8 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 7 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK050327 E-Poly (Vitamin E) Acetabular LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK070364 100KGY E-Poly Maxrom Acetabular LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK080528 E-Poly Tibial BearingsBiomet Orthopedics, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK113550 Vanguard Complete Knee SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK122160 Vanguard XP Knee SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK140257 Signature Planner, Signature GuidesMaterialise NV · 2014
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −7 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −5 | K050327 | E-Poly (Vitamin E) Acetabular Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K070364 | 100KGY E-Poly Maxrom Acetabular Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K080528 | E-Poly Tibial Bearings | Biomet Orthopedics, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K113550 | Vanguard Complete Knee System | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2012 | 7 |
| −1 | K122160 | Vanguard XP Knee System | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2013 | 12 |
| 0 (this device) | K140257 | Signature Planner, Signature Guides | Materialise NV | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 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 MBH? 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 MBH device
- #1 K241597 Freedom® Total Knee System - Porous Tibial…score 19.9 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K102795 | Signature Planner; Signature GuidesSummary page 1…JWH, OY and MVBV Predicate devices Predicate Device Trade or proprietary or model name Signature Personalized Patient Care System 510(k) number K102795 Decision date 2 February 2011 Product code JWH/OIY, MBH, QOG Manufacturer… | 2011 |
| * | K110415 | Signature Planner / Signature GuidesSummary page 3…d that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the Signature Personalized Patient Care System in K102795 and the Signature Personalized Patient Care System in K110415 in terms of intended use, design; functionality, materials, fundamental technology and performance characteristics. 510(k) Pr… | 2011 |
| * | K122160 | Vanguard XP Knee SystemSummary page 2…facturer Materialise N.V. Predicate Device Trade or proprietary or model name Vanguard XP Knee System 510(k) number K(122160 Decision dote 20 March 2013 Product code MBH, JWH, MBV, Oh' Manufacturer… | 2013 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 33 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.1 years on median.
- 23 of the 64 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K102795.
How does its category compare?
All MBH devicesMBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MBH
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MBH
98in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MBH
1in 2024
Class I (5 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MBH
1,561in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MBH, 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 | 10 | 59 | 0 | 27 |
| 2008 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 21 |
| 2009 | 3 | 209 | 2 | 89 |
| 2010 | 4 | 84 | 0 | 121 |
| 2011 | 5 | 84 | 15 | 247 |
| 2012 | 5 | 90 | 1 (1) | 370 |
| 2013 | 6 | 138 | 4 (4) | 308 |
| 2014 | 9 | 114 | 0 | 385 |
| 2015 | 8 | 100 | 0 | 955 |
| 2016 | 4 | 74 | 1 | 1,034 |
| 2017 | 4 | 115 | 9 | 1,007 |
| 2018 | 6 | 89 | 1 | 1,191 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 1 | 1,394 |
| 2020 | 7 | 112 | 2 | 1,089 |
| 2021 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 1,539 |
| 2022 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 1,261 |
| 2023 | 6 | 94 | 2 | 1,263 |
| 2024 | 10 | 84 | 1 | 1,497 |
| 2025 | 8 | 98 | 0 | 1,561 |
| 2026 | 7 | 153 | 4 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Pin Placement Guides Signature Personalized Patient Care System is intended to be used as a surgical instrument to assist in the positioning of total knee replacement components intra-operatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting provided that anatomic landmarks necessary for alignment and positioning of the implant are identifiable on patient imaging scans. The Signature Personalized Patient Care System can be used with the following…
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Pin Placement Guides
Signature Personalized Patient Care System is intended to be used as a surgical instrument to assist in the positioning of total knee replacement components intra-operatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting provided that anatomic landmarks necessary for alignment and positioning of the implant are identifiable on patient imaging scans.
The Signature Personalized Patient Care System can be used with the following Biomet 0 Knee Systems and their respective components: Vanguard' Complete Knee System, Vanguard" 55K 360, Vanguard M SSI< Revision Knee System, Regenerex' Primary Tibial System, Offset &. Microplasty" Tibial Systems, Maxim" Complete Knee System, Ascent" Total Knee System, AGCM Complete Knee system and Vanguard' X<P Knee system.
Cut-Through Guides
Signature Personalized Patient Care System is intended to be used as a surgical instrument to assist in the positioning of total and partial knee replacement components intra-operatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting and to guide cutting, provided that anatomic landmarks necessary for alignment and positioning of the implant are identifiable on patient imaging scans.
The Signature Personalized Patient care System can be used with the following Biometo Knee Systems and their respective components: Vanguard' Complete Knee System, Vanguard MM Unicompartmental Knee System, Vanguard'" SSK 360, Vanguard" S5K Revision Knee System, Regenerex TM Primary Tibial System, Offset & Micropla styT' Tibial Systems, Maxim' TM Complete Knee System, Ascent'" Total Knee System, AGC M Complete Knee system and Vanguard'" XP Knee system.
The Signature Personalized Patient Care System is compatible for use with the OxfordO Partial Knee System as approved in P010014/531.
The Signature guides are intended for single use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K140257 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K140257: Signature Planner, Signature Guides.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K140257
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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