510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex iBalance TKA System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Nov 16, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K081127 (Accelerated Innovation, LLC, 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 98-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1995. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 16, 2015
- Review
- 98 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K933785 (1995). 19 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK933785 Next Generation Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 1995 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK023211 Nexgen Complete Knee Solution Cruciate Retaining (CR)-Flex Femoral…Zimmer, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK060370 Nexgen Knee Gender Solutions Female (GSF) Femoral ComponentsZimmer, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK070214 Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK073286 Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK113369 Zimmer Persona Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK122765 Persona Natural Tibia BaseplatesZimmer, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK152252 Arthrex iBalance TKA SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK153586 Arthrex iBalance TKA SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK171365 Arthrex Knee SystemsArthrex, Inc. · 2017
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K933785 | Next Generation Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 1995 | 83 |
| −6 | K023211 | Nexgen Complete Knee Solution Cruciate Retaining (CR)-Flex Femoral Components | Zimmer, Inc. | 2002 | 6 |
| −5 | K060370 | Nexgen Knee Gender Solutions Female (GSF) Femoral Components | Zimmer, Inc. | 2006 | 17 |
| −4 | K070214 | Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2007 | 63 |
| −3 | K073286 | Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2008 | 5 |
| −2 | K113369 | Zimmer Persona Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | 39 |
| −1 | K122765 | Persona Natural Tibia Baseplates | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K152252 | Arthrex iBalance TKA System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K153586 | Arthrex iBalance TKA System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K171365 | Arthrex Knee Systems | Arthrex, Inc. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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 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 20.0 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K081127 | Accin Total Knee SystemSummary page 4…ame 888.3560: Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi- CFR Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer Predicate Device K081127: Accin™ Total Knee System K122765: Zimmer® PersonaTM Knee System Purpose of Submission… | 2008 |
| * | K122765 | Persona Natural Tibia BaseplatesSummary page 4…CFR Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer Predicate Device K081127: Accin™ Total Knee System K122765: Zimmer® PersonaTM Knee System Purpose of Submission This traditional 510(k) premarket notification is… | 2012 |
| * | — | Arthrex iBalance® TKA System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (2)
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 20 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.0 years on median.
- 16 of the 19 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K153586 (Arthrex, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K081127.
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. 2015, 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?
The Arthrex iBalance® TKA System is indicated for use in individuals undergoing surgery for: * Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis; * Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function; * Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability; * Revisions of previous…
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The Arthrex iBalance® TKA System is indicated for use in individuals undergoing surgery for:
* Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis;
* Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function;
* Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability;
* Revisions of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure.
Additional indications for posteriorly stabilization components:
* Ligamentous instability requiring implant bearing surfaces with increased constraint;
* Absent or non-functioning posterior cruciate ligament.
These devices are single use only and are intended for implantation with bone cement, with the exception of porous coated femoral components which can be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation).
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/K152252 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K152252: Arthrex iBalance TKA System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152252
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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