510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSmith & Nephew Disposable Fin Punch
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Aug 21, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K121393 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 69-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Aug 21, 2014
- Review
- 69 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K951987 (1995). 45 ancestors in all, the oldest K853730 (1986). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK951987 Genesis II Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew Richards, Inc. · 1995 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK030612 Genesis II Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK032295 Genesis II Posterior Stabilized High Flexion Articular InsertSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK041825 Smith & Nephew Genesis II Deep Flexion Cruciate Retaining Articular…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK071071 Crosslinked Polyethylene Articular InsertsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK093746 Verilast Wear Claims for the Legion Primary Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK123159 Smith & Newphew, Inc. Disposable Knee InstrumentsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK141585 Smith & Nephew Disposable Fin PunchSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2014
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K951987 | Genesis II Total Knee System | Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc. | 1995 | 6 |
| −6 | K030612 | Genesis II Total Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K032295 | Genesis II Posterior Stabilized High Flexion Articular Insert | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 6 |
| −4 | K041825 | Smith & Nephew Genesis II Deep Flexion Cruciate Retaining Articular Insert | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K071071 | Crosslinked Polyethylene Articular Inserts | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | 5 |
| −2 | K093746 | Verilast Wear Claims for the Legion Primary Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K123159 | Smith & Newphew, Inc. Disposable Knee Instruments | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K141585 | Smith & Nephew Disposable Fin Punch | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121393 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Total Knee System InstrumentationSummary page 4…8/21/03 GENESIS II DEEP FLEXION C/R ARTICULAR INSERT K041825 3/11/05 TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION K121393 8/7/12 5… | 2012 |
| * | K123159 | Smith & Newphew, Inc. Disposable Knee InstrumentsSummary page 4…-market notifications and regulations. The Smith & Nephew Disposable Fin Punch is a line addition to the Smith & Nephew Disposable Knee Instruments that were cleared in K123159. The subject device is intended to cut the bone to prepare the tibia to accept the tibial base implant. Intended Use Smith & Nep… | 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 19 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- 19 of the 45 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K121393.
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. 2014, 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?
Smith & Nephew Disposable Fin Punch is an accessory device and is intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Total Knee Systems including Legion and Genesis II Knee Systems and their cleared Indications for Use. Indications for Total Knee Replacement 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in older patients whose age, weight, and activity level are compatible with an…
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Smith & Nephew Disposable Fin Punch is an accessory device and is intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Total Knee Systems including Legion and Genesis II Knee Systems and their cleared Indications for Use.
Indications for Total Knee Replacement
1. Rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in older patients whose age, weight, and activity level are compatible with an adequate long-term result.
3. Failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement.
4. Posterior stabilized knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are incompetent and the collateral ligaments remain intact.
5. Constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K141585 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141585: Smith & Nephew Disposable Fin Punch.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141585
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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