510(k) · Cleared
ClearedInitia Total Hip System & BIOCERAM AZUL (R) HEAD
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kyocera Medical Corporation · LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Cleared on Nov 1, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K043537 (Biomet, Inc., 2005) and 18 other predicates after a 215-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1981. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 1, 2016
- Review
- 215 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LZO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 19
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K810258 (1981). 127 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK082844 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head…Encore Medical L.P. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100412 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK112115 Mectacer Biolox (R) Delta Femoral HeadsMedacta International · 2011
- This deviceK160895 Initia Total Hip System & BIOCERAM AZUL (R) HEADKyocera Medical Corporation · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK242045 Initia T3 Acetabular Hemispherical Shell SystemKyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243444 Bioceram Azul® HeadKyocera Corporation · 2024
Show all 10 generations
- Root · 10 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 9 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 8 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK071535 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadZimmer, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK082844 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head…Encore Medical L.P. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100412 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK112115 Mectacer Biolox (R) Delta Femoral HeadsMedacta International · 2011
- This deviceK160895 Initia Total Hip System & BIOCERAM AZUL (R) HEADKyocera Medical Corporation · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 2 of 2 · See allView FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −9 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −7 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −6 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −5 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K071535 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head | Zimmer, Inc. | 2007 | 3 |
| −3 | K082844 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head Offset… | Encore Medical L.P. | 2008 | 1 |
| −2 | K100412 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Heads | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K112115 | Mectacer Biolox (R) Delta Femoral Heads | Medacta International | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160895 | Initia Total Hip System & BIOCERAM AZUL (R) HEAD | Kyocera Medical Corporation | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K242045 | Initia T3 Acetabular Hemispherical Shell System | Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K243444 | Bioceram Azul® Head | Kyocera Corporation | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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? (19)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K043537 | Taperloc 12/14 Taper Femoral ComponentsSummary page 6…K160895 p.2/4 PREDICATE DEVICES: • Biomet, Taperloc® 12/14 Taper Femoral Components (K043537) • Howmedica Osteonics Accolade II Hip Stem (K120578) • DePuy, Focus Total Hip System, Articul/eze Femoral Heads and Mo… | 2005 |
| * | K120578 | Accolade II Hip StemSummary page 6…K160895 p.2/4 PREDICATE DEVICES: • Biomet, Taperloc® 12/14 Taper Femoral Components (K043537) • Howmedica Osteonics Accolade II Hip Stem (K120578) • DePuy, Focus Total Hip System, Articul/eze Femoral Heads and Modular M Heads (K883460, K980513, K060031) • Bi… | 2012 |
| * | K883460 | Focus Total Hip SystemSummary page 6…omponents (K043537) • Howmedica Osteonics Accolade II Hip Stem (K120578) • DePuy, Focus Total Hip System, Articul/eze Femoral Heads and Modular M Heads (K883460, K980513, K060031) • Biomet, Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc® + Acetabular System (K093235) • DePuy Orthopaedics Pinn… | 1988 |
| * | K980513 | Articul/Eze Femoral HeadsSummary page 6…(K043537) • Howmedica Osteonics Accolade II Hip Stem (K120578) • DePuy, Focus Total Hip System, Articul/eze Femoral Heads and Modular M Heads (K883460, K980513, K060031) • Biomet, Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc® + Acetabular System (K093235) • DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle Acet… | 1998 |
| * | K060031 | Depuy Modular M HeadsSummary page 6…) • Howmedica Osteonics Accolade II Hip Stem (K120578) • DePuy, Focus Total Hip System, Articul/eze Femoral Heads and Modular M Heads (K883460, K980513, K060031) • Biomet, Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc® + Acetabular System (K093235) • DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle Acetabular Sy… | 2006 |
| * | K093235 | Ringloc + Hybrid Acetabular SystemSummary page 6…Total Hip System, Articul/eze Femoral Heads and Modular M Heads (K883460, K980513, K060031) • Biomet, Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc® + Acetabular System (K093235) • DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle Acetabular System (K000306) • Biomet ArcomXL Polyethylene Liners (K042051) • DePuy,… | 2010 |
| * | K000306 | Pinnacle Acetabular SystemSummary page 6…(K883460, K980513, K060031) • Biomet, Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc® + Acetabular System (K093235) • DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle Acetabular System (K000306) • Biomet ArcomXL Polyethylene Liners (K042051) • DePuy, DePuy Pinnacle® AltrXTM Acetabular Liners (K072963, K102423)… | 2000 |
| * | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersSummary page 6…orous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc® + Acetabular System (K093235) • DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle Acetabular System (K000306) • Biomet ArcomXL Polyethylene Liners (K042051) • DePuy, DePuy Pinnacle® AltrXTM Acetabular Liners (K072963, K102423) • Medacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta He… | 2005 |
| * | K072963 | Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersSummary page 6…• DePuy Orthopaedics Pinnacle Acetabular System (K000306) • Biomet ArcomXL Polyethylene Liners (K042051) • DePuy, DePuy Pinnacle® AltrXTM Acetabular Liners (K072963, K102423) • Medacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta Heads (K112115) • Smith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMW… | 2008 |
| * | K102423 | Depuy Pinnacle Altrx Acetabular LinersSummary page 6…y Orthopaedics Pinnacle Acetabular System (K000306) • Biomet ArcomXL Polyethylene Liners (K042051) • DePuy, DePuy Pinnacle® AltrXTM Acetabular Liners (K072963, K102423) • Medacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta Heads (K112115) • Smith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMWPE Acetab… | 2010 |
| * | K112115 | Mectacer Biolox (R) Delta Femoral HeadsSummary page 6…rcomXL Polyethylene Liners (K042051) • DePuy, DePuy Pinnacle® AltrXTM Acetabular Liners (K072963, K102423) • Medacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta Heads (K112115) • Smith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMWPE Acetabular Components (K932755, K991026, K002747, K013658) •… | 2011 |
| * | K932755 | Reflection Acetabular ComponentSummary page 6…K072963, K102423) • Medacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta Heads (K112115) • Smith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMWPE Acetabular Components (K932755, K991026, K002747, K013658) • Encore Orthopedics, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw (K931665) • Howmedica Osteonics, Trident… | 1994 |
| * | K991026 | Reflection Crosslinked Uhmwpe Acetabular ComponentsSummary page 6…K102423) • Medacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta Heads (K112115) • Smith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMWPE Acetabular Components (K932755, K991026, K002747, K013658) • Encore Orthopedics, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw (K931665) • Howmedica Osteonics, Trident® Hip Sys… | 1999 |
| * | K002747 | Reflection Cross-Linked Uhmwpe Acetabular ComponentsSummary page 6…• Medacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta Heads (K112115) • Smith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMWPE Acetabular Components (K932755, K991026, K002747, K013658) • Encore Orthopedics, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw (K931665) • Howmedica Osteonics, Trident® Hip System (K033… | 2000 |
| * | K013658 | Modification to Reflection Cross-Linked Uhmwpe Acetabular ComponentsSummary page 6…dacta International Mectacer Biolox Delta Heads (K112115) • Smith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMWPE Acetabular Components (K932755, K991026, K002747, K013658) • Encore Orthopedics, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw (K931665) • Howmedica Osteonics, Trident® Hip System (K033716)… | 2001 |
| * | K931665 | 6.5 MM Cancellous Bone ScrewSummary page 6…mith & Nephew, Reflection® Cross-linked UHMWPE Acetabular Components (K932755, K991026, K002747, K013658) • Encore Orthopedics, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw (K931665) • Howmedica Osteonics, Trident® Hip System (K033716) • Howmedica Osteonics, CrossfireTM System 12® Acetabular Inserts… | 1994 |
| * | K033716 | Trident Acetabular SystemSummary page 6…Components (K932755, K991026, K002747, K013658) • Encore Orthopedics, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw (K931665) • Howmedica Osteonics, Trident® Hip System (K033716) • Howmedica Osteonics, CrossfireTM System 12® Acetabular Inserts (K993352) • Howmedica Corp., Howmedica ® Acetabular C… | 2005 |
| * | K993352 | Crossfire System 12 Acetabular InsertsSummary page 6…, 6.5 mm Cancellous Bone Screw (K931665) • Howmedica Osteonics, Trident® Hip System (K033716) • Howmedica Osteonics, CrossfireTM System 12® Acetabular Inserts (K993352) • Howmedica Corp., Howmedica ® Acetabular Comp Pack/Manuf Meth (K934060) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The Initia Total Hip System… | 1999 |
| * | K934060 | Howmedica (R) Acetabular Comp Pack/Manuf Meth ChangeSummary page 6…Hip System (K033716) • Howmedica Osteonics, CrossfireTM System 12® Acetabular Inserts (K993352) • Howmedica Corp., Howmedica ® Acetabular Comp Pack/Manuf Meth (K934060) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The Initia Total Hip System is comprised of femoral stems, Co-Cr femoral heads, acetabular shells, an api… | 1995 |
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 35 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 36 of the 127 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K242045 (Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 19 other devices also cite its predicate K043537.
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. 2016, 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?
The Initia Total Hip System is a single use total hip system for use in cementless hip arthroplasty procedures for the following indications: - Painful disabling joint disease of the hip resulting from: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis or late stage avascular necrosis, - Revision of previous unsuccessful femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty or other procedure, - Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or…
Read the full statement (175 words)
The Initia Total Hip System is a single use total hip system for use in cementless hip arthroplasty procedures for the following indications:
- Painful disabling joint disease of the hip resulting from: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis or late stage avascular necrosis,
- Revision of previous unsuccessful femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty or other procedure,
- Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative reconstructive techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results,
The Initia Total Hip System femoral stems are intended for cementless press-fit use. The Initia Total Hip System acetabular shells are intended for cementless use with biological fixation.
The BIOCERAM AZUL HEAD is a single use modular femoral head component for use in hip arthroplasty procedures for the following indications:
- Painful disabling joint disease of the hip resulting from: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis or late stage avascular necrosis,
- Revision of previous unsuccessful femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty or other procedure,
- Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative reconstructive techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160895 · printed Nov 4, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K160895: Initia Total Hip System & BIOCERAM AZUL (R) HEAD.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160895
Report an extraction error
Are you the manufacturer?
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