510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex VaultLock Glenoid
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · KWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Cleared on Aug 29, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K083435 (Arthrex, Inc., 2009) and 1 other predicate after a 131-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 2001. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 29, 2016
- Review
- 131 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K010124 (2001). 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK010124 Arthrex Univers 30 Shoulder ProsthesisArthrex, Inc. · 2001
- 3 generations backK071032 Arthrex Univers II Shoulder ProsthesisArthrex, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK083435 Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Pegged GlenoidArthrex, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK120044 Arthrex Universii XL Glenoid-Pegged, Arthrex Univers II XL…Arthrex, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK161108 Arthrex VaultLock GlenoidArthrex, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK171841 Arthrex Shoulder SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230366 Arthrex Univers Revers Monoblock Stem Size 4/33Arthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK210050 Augmented VaultLock GlenoidArthrex, Inc. · 2021
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K010124 | Arthrex Univers 30 Shoulder Prosthesis | Arthrex, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K071032 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K083435 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Pegged Glenoid | Arthrex, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K120044 | Arthrex Universii XL Glenoid-Pegged, Arthrex Univers II XL Glenoid-Keeled | Arthrex, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K161108 | Arthrex VaultLock Glenoid | Arthrex, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K171841 | Arthrex Shoulder System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K230366 | Arthrex Univers Revers Monoblock Stem Size 4/33 | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K210050 | Augmented VaultLock Glenoid | Arthrex, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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.
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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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083435 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Pegged GlenoidSummary page 4…cemented, CFR 888.3660 Name, CFR Predicate Device Primary Predicate Arthrex Univers II Shoulder System – Pegged Glenoid, K083435 Reference Predicate Arthrex Univers II XL Pegged Glenoids - K120044 Pu… | 2009 |
| * | K120044 | Arthrex Universii XL Glenoid-Pegged, Arthrex Univers II XL Glenoid-KeeledSummary page 4…rthrex Univers II Shoulder System – Pegged Glenoid, K083435 Reference Predicate Arthrex Univers II XL Pegged Glenoids - K120044 Purpose of This special 510(k) premarket notification is submitted to obtain Submission clearance for the Arthr… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (3)
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 15 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 4.5 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K171841 (Arthrex, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K083435.
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. 2016, 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 Arthrex VaultLock Glenoid is indicated in replacements(s) when conditions include severe pain or significant disability resulting from degenerative, rheumatoid, traumatic disease, or injury of the glenohumeral joint; non-union humeral head fractures of long duration; irreducible 2- and 4- part proximal humeral fractures; avascular necrosis of the humeral head; or, other difficult clinical management problems where arthrodesis or resectional arthroplasty is not acceptable.
The glenoid components are designed for cemented fixation in the joint and must only be used with appropriate bone cement.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K161108 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K161108: Arthrex VaultLock Glenoid.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K161108
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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