510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTrinity PLUS Acetabular Shell
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Corin U.S.A. Limited · LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Cleared on Jun 15, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K093472 (Corin USA, 2010) and 4 other predicates after a 296-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1981. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 15, 2018
- Review
- 296 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LPH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K810258 (1981). 166 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 13 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK110087 Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe LinersCorin USA · 2011
- 2 generations backK122305 Corin Trinity-I Acetabular ShellCorin USA · 2012
- 1 generation backK130128 Trinity Acetabular SystemCorin Medical · 2013
- This deviceK172551 Trinity PLUS Acetabular ShellCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK201657 Corin Ltd. Hip Products: Trinity™ Acetabular System, Trinity™ PLUS…Corin, Ltd. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK241472 Icona Hip StemCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2024
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK261576 Icona Hip StemCorin, Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK242744 Trinity EVO Acetabular ShellCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2025
Show all 13 generations
- Root · 13 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 12 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 11 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 7 generations backK071535 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadZimmer, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK082844 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head…Encore Medical L.P. · 2008 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK100412 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010
- 4 generations backK103120 Corin Biolox Delta Femoral HeadsCorin USA · 2011
- 3 generations backK110087 Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe LinersCorin USA · 2011
- 2 generations backK122305 Corin Trinity-I Acetabular ShellCorin USA · 2012
- 1 generation backK130128 Trinity Acetabular SystemCorin Medical · 2013
- This deviceK172551 Trinity PLUS Acetabular ShellCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K201657Corin Ltd. Hip Products: Trinity™ Acetabular System, Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular Shell…Corin, Ltd. · 2021 · cites it directly2descendants
- K241472Icona Hip StemCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K261576Icona Hip StemCorin, Ltd. · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K242744Trinity EVO Acetabular ShellCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −12 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −10 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −9 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −8 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K071535 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head | Zimmer, Inc. | 2007 | 3 |
| −6 | K082844 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head Offset… | Encore Medical L.P. | 2008 | 1 |
| −5 | K100412 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Heads | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K103120 | Corin Biolox Delta Femoral Heads | Corin USA | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K110087 | Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe Liners | Corin USA | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K122305 | Corin Trinity-I Acetabular Shell | Corin USA | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K130128 | Trinity Acetabular System | Corin Medical | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172551 | Trinity PLUS Acetabular Shell | Corin U.S.A. Limited | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K201657 | Corin Ltd. Hip Products: Trinity™ Acetabular System, Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular… | Corin, Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K241472 | Icona Hip Stem | Corin U.S.A. Limited | 2024 | — |
| +3 | K261576 | Icona Hip Stem | Corin, Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K242744 | Trinity EVO Acetabular Shell | Corin U.S.A. Limited | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 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 LPH? 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 LPH device
- #1 K233498 Stryker Orthopaedics Hip Systems Labeling Updatescore 24.2 · 20 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K093472 | Trinity Acetabular SystemSummary page 4…uncemented prosthesis (21CFR 888.3358) 8. Legally Marketed Devices to which Substantial Equivalence is claimed: Corin Trinity™ Acetabular System (K093472, K110087, K122305 and K130128) (Primary predicate) Biomet G7 OsseoTi (K140669) 9. Device Description: The Tr… | 2010 |
| * | K110087 | Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe LinersSummary page 4…uncemented prosthesis (21CFR 888.3358) 8. Legally Marketed Devices to which Substantial Equivalence is claimed: Corin Trinity™ Acetabular System (K093472, K110087, K122305 and K130128) (Primary predicate) Biomet G7 OsseoTi (K140669) 9. Device Description: The Trinity™ PL… | 2011 |
| * | K122305 | Corin Trinity-I Acetabular ShellSummary page 4…nted prosthesis (21CFR 888.3358) 8. Legally Marketed Devices to which Substantial Equivalence is claimed: Corin Trinity™ Acetabular System (K093472, K110087, K122305 and K130128) (Primary predicate) Biomet G7 OsseoTi (K140669) 9. Device Description: The Trinity™ PLUS Acetab… | 2012 |
| * | K130128 | Trinity Acetabular SystemSummary page 4…sis (21CFR 888.3358) 8. Legally Marketed Devices to which Substantial Equivalence is claimed: Corin Trinity™ Acetabular System (K093472, K110087, K122305 and K130128) (Primary predicate) Biomet G7 OsseoTi (K140669) 9. Device Description: The Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular Shell i… | 2013 |
| * | K140669 | G7 Osseoti Acetublar ShellsSummary page 4…Substantial Equivalence is claimed: Corin Trinity™ Acetabular System (K093472, K110087, K122305 and K130128) (Primary predicate) Biomet G7 OsseoTi (K140669) 9. Device Description: The Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular Shell is a component of a modular acetabular cup system consistin… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (4)
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 37 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 41 of the 165 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K201657 (Corin, Ltd., 2021) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 18 other devices also cite its predicate K093472.
How does its category compare?
All LPH devicesLPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LPH
12in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LPH
153in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LPH
4in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LPH
6,163in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LPH, 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 | 116 | 16 | 509 |
| 2008 | 10 | 86 | 1 | 706 |
| 2009 | 3 | 112 | 2 | 1,156 |
| 2010 | 15 | 100 | 22 | 2,007 |
| 2011 | 16 | 110 | 26 | 3,320 |
| 2012 | 25 | 76 | 30 | 3,785 |
| 2013 | 11 | 135 | 9 | 5,002 |
| 2014 | 20 | 129 | 3 | 5,163 |
| 2015 | 18 | 111 | 1 | 5,830 |
| 2016 | 10 | 150 | 8 | 4,900 |
| 2017 | 12 | 121 | 14 | 5,312 |
| 2018 | 9 | 145 | 2 | 5,954 |
| 2019 | 22 | 164 | 8 | 7,130 |
| 2020 | 7 | 164 | 6 | 5,429 |
| 2021 | 8 | 410 | 4 | 5,978 |
| 2022 | 14 | 247 | 2 | 5,223 |
| 2023 | 10 | 111 | 2 | 5,345 |
| 2024 | 6 | 92 | 1 | 5,626 |
| 2025 | 12 | 153 | 4 | 6,163 |
| 2026 | 8 | 256 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The indications for the Corin Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular Shell as a total hip arthroplasty include:
Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis,
Rheumatoid arthritis,
Correction of functional deformity,
Revision of previously failed total hip arthroplasty
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH),
The Trinity™ PLUS Acetabular Shell is indicated for cementless use only.
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/K172551 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172551: Trinity PLUS Acetabular Shell.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172551
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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