510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Arthrex Glenoid IRIS)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Custom Orthopaedic Solutions · KWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Cleared on Oct 5, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K142072 (Custom Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc., 2014) after a 123-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1991. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 5, 2015
- Review
- 123 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K911686 (1991). 30 ancestors in all, the oldest K800494 (1980). 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 7 generations backK984541 Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral HeadDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 6 generations backK992065 Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global…DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK021478 Delta ShoulderDepuy, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK062116 Delta Cta Reverse Shoulder System Humeral HeadsDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK062250 Delta Xtend Reverse Shoulder SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK123122 Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Glenoid Iris)Cleveland Clinic · 2013
- 1 generation backK142072 Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Glenoid Iris)Custom Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK151500 Arthrex Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Arthrex…Custom Orthopaedic Solutions · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK162697 Arthrex Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System, Arthrex…Custom Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK222007 Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK230904 Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK241470 CORE Shoulder SystemLinkBio Corp. · 2025 · Recalled
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK241097 Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) System SoftwareArthrex, Inc. · 2024
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K162697Arthrex Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System, Arthrex OrthoVis Preoperative…Custom Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly5descendants
- K222007Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K230904Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K241470CORE Shoulder SystemLinkBio Corp. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K241097Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) System SoftwareArthrex, Inc. · 2024 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K911686 | Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-Shoul | Depuy, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −7 | K984541 | Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral Head | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −6 | K992065 | Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global Advantage… | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K021478 | Delta Shoulder | Depuy, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K062116 | Delta Cta Reverse Shoulder System Humeral Heads | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K062250 | Delta Xtend Reverse Shoulder System | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2007 | 8 |
| −2 | K123122 | Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Glenoid Iris) | Cleveland Clinic | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K142072 | Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Glenoid Iris) | Custom Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151500 | Arthrex Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Arthrex Glenoid IRIS) | Custom Orthopaedic Solutions | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K162697 | Arthrex Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System, Arthrex OrthoVis… | Custom Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K222007 | Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K230904 | Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K241470 | CORE Shoulder System | LinkBio Corp. | 2025 | 1 |
| +4 | K241097 | Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) System Software | Arthrex, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 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 KWS? 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 KWS device
- #1 K220847 AETOS Shoulder Systemscore 21.1 · 16 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K142072 | Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Glenoid Iris)Summary page 4…Cemented IRIS) Prosthesis PREDICATE DEVICES: Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Glenoid IRIS) (K142072) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (“Glenoid IRIS”) is a patient specific manual instrumen… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (7)
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 24 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 8 of the 30 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K162697 (Custom Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K142072.
How does its category compare?
All KWS devicesKWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KWS
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWS
97in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWS
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWS
2,281in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWS, 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 | 2 | — | 21 | 158 |
| 2008 | 4 | 37 | 29 | 238 |
| 2009 | 4 | 108 | 0 | 294 |
| 2010 | 7 | 33 | 10 | 393 |
| 2011 | 11 | 90 | 11 | 486 |
| 2012 | 7 | 86 | 10 | 542 |
| 2013 | 12 | 120 | 0 | 818 |
| 2014 | 7 | 89 | 1 | 1,066 |
| 2015 | 8 | 129 | 0 | 1,170 |
| 2016 | 10 | 114 | 1 | 970 |
| 2017 | 7 | 120 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 2018 | 4 | 152 | 1 | 1,545 |
| 2019 | 9 | 106 | 2 | 1,728 |
| 2020 | 3 | 98 | 5 | 1,567 |
| 2021 | 5 | 151 | 0 | 1,358 |
| 2022 | 5 | 158 | 0 | 1,268 |
| 2023 | 4 | 250 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 2,122 |
| 2025 | 3 | 97 | 0 | 2,281 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (“Glenoid IRIS”) is a patient specific manual instrument system intended to facilitate preoperative planning and intraoperative placement of the central glenoid guide pin used in the preparation of the glenoid in total shoulder systems that utilize a central guide pin for preparing the glenoid to receive the glenoid implant. The Arthrex Glenoid IRIS is indicated for use with the Arthrex Univers II or…
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The Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (“Glenoid IRIS”) is a patient specific manual instrument system intended to facilitate preoperative planning and intraoperative placement of the central glenoid guide pin used in the preparation of the glenoid in total shoulder systems that utilize a central guide pin for preparing the glenoid to receive the glenoid implant.
The Arthrex Glenoid IRIS is indicated for use with the Arthrex Univers II or Arthrex Univers Apex, Keeled or Pegged Glenoid components as well as the Univers Revers Baseplate component.
The indications for use of the Arthrex shoulder systems with which the Arthex Glenoid IRIS is intended to be used are the same as those described in the labeling for these shoulder systems.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K151500 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151500: Arthrex Glenoid Intelligent Reusable Instrument System (Arthrex Glenoid IRIS).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151500
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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