510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBiolox Delta Ceramic Option Heads
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biomet, Inc. · LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Cleared on Aug 18, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K082996 (Biomet, Inc., 2009) and 2 other predicates after a 59-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1981. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 18, 2014
- Review
- 59 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LZO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K810258 (1981). 33 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK073102 Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular LinersBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2007
- 2 generations backK082996 Biolox Delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK093549 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2009
- This deviceK141653 Biolox Delta Ceramic Option HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK192683 Biolox delta Ceramic Heads, Biolox delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet UK, Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK243809 Biolox® Delta Revision headsLimacorporate · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK200959 Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads, Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads MR…Biomet UK, Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK181761 Zimmer Biomet Select Ceramic HeadsZimmer, Inc. · 2018
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 8 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 7 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK073102 Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular LinersBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2007
- 2 generations backK082996 Biolox Delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK093549 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2009
- This deviceK141653 Biolox Delta Ceramic Option HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2014
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K192683Biolox delta Ceramic Heads, Biolox delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet UK, Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly2descendants
- K243809Biolox® Delta Revision headsLimacorporate · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K200959Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads, Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads MR LabelingBiomet UK, Ltd. · 2020 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K181761Zimmer Biomet Select Ceramic HeadsZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −8 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −6 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −5 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −4 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K073102 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular Liners | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K082996 | Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2009 | 4 |
| −1 | K093549 | 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head or 44MM M… | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K141653 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Option Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K192683 | Biolox delta Ceramic Heads, Biolox delta Option Ceramic Heads | Biomet UK, Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K243809 | Biolox® Delta Revision heads | Limacorporate | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K200959 | Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads, Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads MR Labeling | Biomet UK, Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K181761 | Zimmer Biomet Select Ceramic Heads | Zimmer, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K082996 | Biolox Delta Option Ceramic HeadsSummary page 5…emented, osteophilic finish (21 CFR 888.3353) Legally Marketed Devices To Which Substantial Equivalence Is Claimed: x Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads —Biomet—K082996 x 44mm E1 Acetabular Liner with 44mm Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Head or 44mm M2a Magnum Modular Head — Biomet—K… | 2009 |
| * | K093549 | 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head or 44MM M a MagnumSummary page 5…elta Option Ceramic Heads —Biomet—K082996 x 44mm E1 Acetabular Liner with 44mm Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Head or 44mm M2a Magnum Modular Head — Biomet—K093549 x Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads Taper change and Global Product Line —Biomet—K131684 Device Description: The Biolox® delta… | 2009 |
| * | K131684 | Biolox (R) Delta Ceramic HeadsSummary page 5…ox® delta Option Ceramic Head or 44mm M2a Magnum Modular Head — Biomet—K093549 x Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads Taper change and Global Product Line —Biomet—K131684 Device Description: The Biolox® delta Option component is a modular ceramic head with a Type I or 12/14 adapter sleeve, indicat… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (4)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 9 of the 33 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K192683 (Biomet UK, Ltd., 2020) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K082996.
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. 2014, 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?
Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads are indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components in cases of: 1. Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and traumatic arthritis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis. 3. Correction of functional deformity. 4. Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head…
Read the full statement (156 words)
Biolox® delta Option Ceramic Heads are indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components in cases of:
1. Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and traumatic arthritis.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Correction of functional deformity.
4. Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable by other techniques.
5. Revision procedures where other treatment or devices have failed.
Specific indications for compatible components that can be used with the above modular heads include:
Salvage/Oncology Hip and Total Femur System components are also indicated for cases of ligament deficiency, tumor resection, trauma and revision of unsuccessful osteotomy or arthrosis. (K974558, K002757, K021380, K033871)
Interlocking hip stems are indicated for non-cemented application in cases of revision, trauma, fracture, oncology or other situations where severe proximal bone loss may compromise the fixation and stability of a standard-type hip replacement prosthesis. (K990830, K042774)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K141653 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141653: Biolox Delta Ceramic Option Heads.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141653
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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