510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis System: Titanium Humeral Heads
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 Mar 8, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K140390 (Biomet Manufacturing Corp, 2014) and 2 other predicates after a 157-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1991. 1 of the 107 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Mar 8, 2019
- Review
- 157 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K911686 (1991). 106 ancestors in all, the oldest K790987 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 107 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 15 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK112615 Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK122698 Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder SystemTornier S.A.S. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK140082 Aequalis (TM) Ascent (TM) Flex Shoulder SystemTornier S.A.S. · 2014
- This deviceK182799 Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis System: Titanium Humeral HeadsArthrex, Inc. · 2019
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- Root · 15 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 14 generations backK984541 Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral HeadDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 13 generations backK992065 Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global…DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 12 generations backK021478 Delta ShoulderDepuy, Inc. · 2003
- 11 generations backK030941 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2004
- 10 generations backK041873 Aequalis Reversed Shoulder ProsthesisTornier · 2004
- 9 generations backK052906 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK060704 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Sizes 8MM and 10MMZimmer, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK063569 Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder SystemExactech, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK073688 Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System Fracture Humeral Adapter Tray and…Exactech, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK080642 Comprehensive Reverse ShoulderBiomet, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled (Class I)
- 4 generations backK110599 Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK112615 Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK122698 Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder SystemTornier S.A.S. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK140082 Aequalis (TM) Ascent (TM) Flex Shoulder SystemTornier S.A.S. · 2014
- This deviceK182799 Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis System: Titanium Humeral HeadsArthrex, Inc. · 2019
Class I recalls in this family
- K080642 Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder5 generations back · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K911686 | Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-Shoul | Depuy, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −14 | K984541 | Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral Head | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −13 | K992065 | Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global Advantage… | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −12 | K021478 | Delta Shoulder | Depuy, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K030941 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2004 | — |
| −10 | K041873 | Aequalis Reversed Shoulder Prosthesis | Tornier | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K052906 | Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2005 | 12 |
| −8 | K060704 | Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Sizes 8MM and 10MM | Zimmer, Inc. | 2006 | 10 |
| −7 | K063569 | Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System | Exactech, Inc. | 2007 | 13 |
| −6 | K073688 | Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System Fracture Humeral Adapter Tray and Locking Screw | Exactech, Inc. | 2008 | 1 |
| −5 | K080642 | Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder | Biomet, Inc. | 2008 | Class I |
| −4 | K110599 | Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder System | Tornier, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K112615 | Aequalis Ascend Modular Reverse Shoulder System | Tornier, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K122698 | Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System | Tornier S.A.S. | 2013 | 2 |
| −1 | K140082 | Aequalis (TM) Ascent (TM) Flex Shoulder System | Tornier S.A.S. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182799 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis System: Titanium Humeral Heads | Arthrex, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140390 | Titanium Versa-Dial Humeral Head ProsthesisSummary page 4…sification Name 21 CFR 888.3660: Shoulder joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K140390: Titanium Versa-Dial Humeral Head Prosthesis K140082: Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System… | 2014 |
| * | K140082 | Aequalis (TM) Ascent (TM) Flex Shoulder SystemSummary page 4…ained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K140390: Titanium Versa-Dial Humeral Head Prosthesis K140082: Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System K071032: Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis Purpose of… | 2014 |
| * | K071032 | Arthrex Univers II Shoulder ProsthesisSummary page 4…II Predicate Device K140390: Titanium Versa-Dial Humeral Head Prosthesis K140082: Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System K071032: Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis Purpose of This Traditional 510(k) premarket notification is submitted to add… | 2007 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K080642Comprehensive Reverse ShoulderBiomet, Inc. · 2008 · 5 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 28 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 25 of the 106 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
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. 2019, 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 UNIVERS II Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated in replacement(s) when conditions including 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…
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The Arthrex UNIVERS II Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated in replacement(s) when conditions including 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 intended for cemented fixation in the joint and must only be used with appropriate bone cement.
The Arthrex Titanium Humeral Head is indicated for patients with suspected cobalt alloy sensitivity. The wear properties of Titanium and Titanium alloys are inferior to that of cobalt alloy. A Titanium humeral head is not recommended for patients who lack suspected material sensitivity to cobalt alloy.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182799 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182799: Arthrex Univers II Shoulder Prosthesis System: Titanium Humeral Heads.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182799
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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