510(k) · Cleared
ClearedANTHEM PS Total Knee System
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 Dec 22, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K112941 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2011) and 1 other predicate after an 84-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1995. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 22, 2014
- Review
- 84 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K951987 (1995). 12 ancestors in all. 7 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- 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 backK112941 Legion Narrow Oxinium Cruciate Retaining and Posterior Stabilized…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- This deviceK142807 ANTHEM PS Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK170648 ANTHEM CR Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK230653 Smith & Nephew, Inc. ANTHEM Total Knee System, Genesis Uni Knee…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2023 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK261462 LANDMARK Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK241260 ACTIFY™ Unicondylar Knee SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK242711 JOURNEY II Unicompartmental Knee System (JOURNEY II UK)Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024
Showing 5 of 7 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K170648ANTHEM CR Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly4descendants
- K230653Smith & Nephew, Inc. ANTHEM Total Knee System, Genesis Uni Knee System, JOURNEY BCS and…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2023 · cites it directly3descendants
- K261462LANDMARK Total Knee SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K241260ACTIFY™ Unicondylar Knee SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K242711JOURNEY II Unicompartmental Knee System (JOURNEY II UK)Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
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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 | K112941 | Legion Narrow Oxinium Cruciate Retaining and Posterior Stabilized Fenoral… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2011 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K142807 | ANTHEM PS Total Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K170648 | ANTHEM CR Total Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K230653 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. ANTHEM Total Knee System, Genesis Uni Knee System… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2023 | 1 |
| +2 | K261462 | LANDMARK Total Knee System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K241260 | ACTIFY™ Unicondylar Knee System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K242711 | JOURNEY II Unicompartmental Knee System (JOURNEY II UK) | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112941 | Legion Narrow Oxinium Cruciate Retaining and Posterior Stabilized Fenoral ComponentsSummary page 4…mponents that are intended to be used with existing GENESIS II components to complete the total knee construct. The femoral components are based on the LEGION Narrow PS (K112941) and GENESIS II PS (K951987) designs, and are available in two categories: ANTHEM Standard (Sizes: 3-8; left and right options) a… | 2011 |
| * | K951987 | Genesis II Total Knee SystemSummary page 4…o be used with existing GENESIS II components to complete the total knee construct. The femoral components are based on the LEGION Narrow PS (K112941) and GENESIS II PS (K951987) designs, and are available in two categories: ANTHEM Standard (Sizes: 3-8; left and right options) and ANTHEM Narrow (Sizes 1-6;… | 1995 |
What descends from it? (7)
4 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 19 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- 8 of the 12 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K170648 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K112941.
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?
1. Rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis.
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.
The ANTHEM PS Total Knee System is indicated for use only with cement and is a single use device.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142807 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142807: ANTHEM PS Total Knee System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142807
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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