510(k) · Cleared
ClearedZimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Femoral Head and Freedom Head
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zimmer, Inc. · LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Cleared on Nov 5, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K953337 (Zimmer, Inc., 1996) and 2 other predicates after a 327-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1981.
- Decided
- Nov 5, 2019
- Review
- 327 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LPH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K810258 (1981). 78 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK093549 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2009
- 2 generations backK121874 G7 Acetabular SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK142882 G7 Freedom and Offset Liners, Freedom Head, Size 32Biomet, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK183457 Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Femoral Head and Freedom HeadZimmer, Inc. · 2019
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- Root · 11 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 10 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 9 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK073102 Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular LinersBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2007
- 4 generations backK082996 Biolox Delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK093549 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2009
- 2 generations backK121874 G7 Acetabular SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK142882 G7 Freedom and Offset Liners, Freedom Head, Size 32Biomet, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK183457 Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Femoral Head and Freedom HeadZimmer, Inc. · 2019
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −10 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −8 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −7 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −6 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K073102 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular Liners | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K082996 | Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2009 | 4 |
| −3 | K093549 | 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head or 44MM M… | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K121874 | G7 Acetabular System | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2012 | 3 |
| −1 | K142882 | G7 Freedom and Offset Liners, Freedom Head, Size 32 | Biomet, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K183457 | Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Femoral Head and Freedom Head | Zimmer, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K953337 | Beta Hip ProsthesisSummary page 5…cemented or uncemented prosthesis (21 CFR 888.3310) Primary Predicate Device(s): K953337 – Beta Hip Zimmer Inc. Prosthesis… | 1996 |
| * | K142882 | G7 Freedom and Offset Liners, Freedom Head, Size 32Summary page 5…evice(s): K953337 – Beta Hip Zimmer Inc. Prosthesis K142882 G7 FreedomŠ And Biomet Inc. Offset Liners,… | 2015 |
| * | K121874 | G7 Acetabular SystemSummary page 5…Liners, FreedomŠ Head, Size 32. Additional Predicates: K121874 – G7 Acetabular System. Biomet Manuf… | 2012 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 38 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 20 of the 78 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K953337.
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. 2019, 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 Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Femoral Heads are intended for use in total and hemi arthroplasty* in primary and revision patients. Refer to the acetabular system and femoral stem package inserts for the full description of indications for the construct. * Hemi-Arthroplasty indication is for use with Bipolar Systems only. The Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Freedom® Heads are intended for primary or revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a…
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The Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Femoral Heads are intended for use in total and hemi arthroplasty* in primary and revision patients. Refer to the acetabular system and femoral stem package inserts for the full description of indications for the construct.
* Hemi-Arthroplasty indication is for use with Bipolar Systems only.
The Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Freedom® Heads are intended for primary or revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered. Refer to the acetabular system and femoral stem package inserts for the full description of indications for the construct.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K183457 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183457: Zimmer Biomet 12/14 CoCr Femoral Head and Freedom Head.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183457
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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