510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2023EMPOWR Universal Tibial Baseplate
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Encore Medical L.P. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Mar 5, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K143242 (Encore Medical L.P., 2015) and 2 other predicates after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1981. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Mar 5, 2018
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K810258 (1981). 42 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK091956 Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E Uhmwpe Tibial Inserts, Model…Encore Medical L.P. · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK121727 Movation Knee SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2012
- 1 generation backK143242 Rebel 3DKNEE SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2015 · Recalled
- This deviceK173723 EMPOWR Universal Tibial BaseplateEncore Medical L.P. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK213793 EMPOWR Revision KneeEncore Medical L.P. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230441 EMPOWR Stem Extender, 50mmEncore Medical, L.P Dba Enovis · 2023
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 8 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 7 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK050327 E-Poly (Vitamin E) Acetabular LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK070364 100KGY E-Poly Maxrom Acetabular LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK080528 E-Poly Tibial BearingsBiomet Orthopedics, Inc. · 2008
- 3 generations backK091956 Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E Uhmwpe Tibial Inserts, Model…Encore Medical L.P. · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK121727 Movation Knee SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2012
- 1 generation backK143242 Rebel 3DKNEE SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2015 · Recalled
- This deviceK173723 EMPOWR Universal Tibial BaseplateEncore Medical L.P. · 2018
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −8 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −6 | K050327 | E-Poly (Vitamin E) Acetabular Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K070364 | 100KGY E-Poly Maxrom Acetabular Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K080528 | E-Poly Tibial Bearings | Biomet Orthopedics, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K091956 | Highly Cross-Linked Vitamin E Uhmwpe Tibial Inserts, Model 391/392-09_19-702_712 | Encore Medical L.P. | 2010 | 4 |
| −2 | K121727 | Movation Knee System | Encore Medical L.P. | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K143242 | Rebel 3DKNEE System | Encore Medical L.P. | 2015 | 17 |
| 0 (this device) | K173723 | EMPOWR Universal Tibial Baseplate | Encore Medical L.P. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K213793 | EMPOWR Revision Knee | Encore Medical L.P. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K230441 | EMPOWR Stem Extender, 50mm | Encore Medical, L.P Dba Enovis | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 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.
Planning a device in JWH? 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 JWH device
- #1 K221479 Persona Personalized Knee Systemscore 22.4 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143242 | Rebel 3DKNEE SystemSummary page 4…Femur, EMPOWR 3DKNEE™ POROUS Femur, and EMPOWR POROUS Tibia which are intended for cementless applications. Predicate Devices: • DJO Surgical EMPOWR Knee System - K143242 • DJO Surgical Foundation Modular Tibial Baseplate - K932425 • DJO Surgical Movation Knee - K100900 Comparable Features and… | 2015 |
| * | K932425 | Foundation Modular Tibial BaseplateSummary page 4…hich are intended for cementless applications. Predicate Devices: • DJO Surgical EMPOWR Knee System - K143242 • DJO Surgical Foundation Modular Tibial Baseplate - K932425 • DJO Surgical Movation Knee - K100900 Comparable Features and Differences to Predicate Device(s): Features Exactly the… | 1994 |
| * | K100900 | Motivation Knee SystemSummary page 4…ations. Predicate Devices: • DJO Surgical EMPOWR Knee System - K143242 • DJO Surgical Foundation Modular Tibial Baseplate - K932425 • DJO Surgical Movation Knee - K100900 Comparable Features and Differences to Predicate Device(s): Features Exactly the • Size offerings Same as Pred… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K213793 | EMPOWR Revision Knee | 2022 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | Class II | Z-2603-2023 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Orthopedic device components were not subjected to final sterilization before shipment, which if implanted may lead to varying degrees of infection, which may require treatment, prolonged monitoring, and may lead to revision surgery |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 37 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 19 of the 42 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K213793 (Encore Medical L.P., 2022) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K143242.
How does its category compare?
All JWH devicesJWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JWH
20in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JWH
55in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JWH
2in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JWH
9,306in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JWH, 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 | 18 | 74 | 14 | 1,305 |
| 2008 | 17 | 81 | 10 | 1,483 |
| 2009 | 11 | 168 | 109 | 1,870 |
| 2010 | 19 | 85 | 32 | 3,286 |
| 2011 | 25 | 87 | 27 | 5,133 |
| 2012 | 33 | 85 | 85 | 5,203 |
| 2013 | 31 | 128 | 31 | 6,135 |
| 2014 | 33 | 98 | 13 | 6,722 |
| 2015 | 27 | 87 | 11 | 6,881 |
| 2016 | 18 | 88 | 17 | 7,586 |
| 2017 | 25 | 118 | 61 | 12,263 |
| 2018 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 14,071 |
| 2019 | 28 | 133 | 5 | 14,987 |
| 2020 | 22 | 59 | 2 | 12,592 |
| 2021 | 24 | 61 | 8 | 9,408 |
| 2022 | 17 | 56 | 12 | 8,364 |
| 2023 | 20 | 57 | 67 | 8,947 |
| 2024 | 19 | 89 | 7 | 10,828 |
| 2025 | 20 | 55 | 2 | 9,306 |
| 2026 | 12 | 63 | 4 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Joint replacement is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to: • degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatoid arthritis; • avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle; • post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy; • moderate valgus, varus or flexion deformities; • treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques. This device may also be…
Read the full statement (99 words)
Joint replacement is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to:
• degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatoid arthritis;
• avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle;
• post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy;
• moderate valgus, varus or flexion deformities;
• treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.
This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts. All devices are intended for cemented applications except for the 3DKNEE™ Porous Coated Femur, EMPOWR 3DKNEE™ POROUS Femur, and EMPOWR POROUS Tibia which are intended for cementless applications.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173723 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173723: EMPOWR Universal Tibial Baseplate.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173723
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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