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Recalled · Class II · 2026

DJO Acetabular System

K190057510(k) TraditionalCleared Jun 7, 2019147-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3358Recalls 5

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Encore Medical L.P. · LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Cleared on Jun 7, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K072888 (Encore Medical L.P., 2008) and 5 other predicates after a 147-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1981. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 5 times.

Decided
Jun 7, 2019
Review
147 days
Class
Class II
Product code
LPH
Recalls
5
Predicates
6

Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K810258 (1981). 122 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2017: 1 other ancestor2013: 1 other ancestor2008: 2 other ancestors2004: 2 other ancestors1994: 17 other ancestors2011: 1 other ancestor2010: 4 other ancestors2009: 2 other ancestors2007: 4 other ancestors2006: 1 other ancestor2005: 6 other ancestors2003: 5 other ancestors2001: 6 other ancestors1998: 7 other ancestors1991: 2 other ancestors2002: 5 other ancestors2000: 9 other ancestors1999: 3 other ancestors1997: 7 other ancestors1996: 5 other ancestors1995: 13 other ancestors1983: 1 other ancestor1993: 2 other ancestors1992: 3 other ancestors1990: 1 other ancestor1986: 1 other ancestor1985: 1 other ancestor2025: 1 descendant cleared2020: 1 descendant clearedK810258 · Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement · Biomet, Inc. · 1981K974558 · Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System · Biomet, Inc. · 1998K032396 · Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads · Biomet, Inc. · 2003 · recalled×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K042051 (2005), K051411 (2005) K061312 · 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads · Biomet, Inc. · 2006K073102 · Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular Liners · Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2007K082996 · Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Heads · Biomet, Inc. · 2009 · recalledK093549 · 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head or 44MM M a Magnum · Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2009K121874 · G7 Acetabular System · Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2012 · recalled19801990200020102020
  1. Root · 10 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
  2. 6 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK082996 Biolox Delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
  4. 2 generations backK093549 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2009
  5. 1 generation backK121874 G7 Acetabular SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2012 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK190057 DJO Acetabular SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2019
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251833 EMPOWR Acetabular® Liner ExtensionEncore Medical L.P. · 2025
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK191708 Origin Stem, Evolve Stem, Aria Hip Stem, Remedy Stem, CoCr Femoral…Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2020
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  1. Root · 10 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
  2. 9 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
  3. 8 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
  4. 7 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
  5. 6 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
  6. 5 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
  7. 4 generations backK073102 Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular LinersBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2007
  8. 3 generations backK082996 Biolox Delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
  9. 2 generations backK093549 44MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2009
  10. 1 generation backK121874 G7 Acetabular SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2012 · Recalled
  11. This deviceK190057 DJO Acetabular SystemEncore Medical L.P. · 2019

Most influential descendants

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  • K251833EMPOWR Acetabular® Liner ExtensionEncore Medical L.P. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K191708Origin Stem, Evolve Stem, Aria Hip Stem, Remedy Stem, CoCr Femoral HeadSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−10K810258Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc.1981—
−9K974558Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc.1998—
−8K032396Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc.20033
−7K042051Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc.20051
−6K051411Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc.20051
−5K06131236MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc.2006—
−4K073102Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular LinersBiomet Manufacturing Corp2007—
−3K082996Biolox Delta Option Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc.20094
−2K09354944MM E1 Acetabular Liner with 44MM Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Head or 44MM M…Biomet Manufacturing Corp2009—
−1K121874G7 Acetabular SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp20123
0 (this device)K190057DJO Acetabular SystemEncore Medical L.P.2019—
+1K251833EMPOWR Acetabular® Liner ExtensionEncore Medical L.P.2025—
+1K191708Origin Stem, Evolve Stem, Aria Hip Stem, Remedy Stem, CoCr Femoral HeadSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd.2020—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198310
198510
198610
199010
199120
199230
199320
1994170
1995130
199650
199770
199870
199930
200090
200160
200250
200350
200420
200560
200610
200740
200820
200920
201040
201110
201310
201710

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202010
202510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K190057, 1981–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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 LPH device

  1. #1 K233498 Stryker Orthopaedics Hip Systems Labeling Updatescore 24.2 · 20 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (6)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K072888Revelation and Linear Hip Stems and FMP Acetabular Shells (Spiked, Hemispherical and…
Summary page 4
…em Name Manufacturer 510(k) Clearance FMP Hemispherical Acetabular Shells Encore Medical, L.P. K072888 FMP HXe+ Acetabular Liner Encore Medical, L.P. K130365 FMP HXe+ Extended Acetabular Liner…
Encore Medical L.P.2008—
*K130365X-Alt Highly Cross Linked VE Acetabular Liner
Summary page 4
…FMP Hemispherical Acetabular Shells Encore Medical, L.P. K072888 FMP HXe+ Acetabular Liner Encore Medical, L.P. K130365 FMP HXe+ Extended Acetabular Liner Encore Medical L.P. K172651 Cancellous Bone Screws…
Encore Medical L.P.2013—
*K172651FMP Extended Liners
Summary page 4
…FMP HXe+ Acetabular Liner Encore Medical, L.P. K130365 FMP HXe+ Extended Acetabular Liner Encore Medical L.P. K172651 Cancellous Bone Screws Encore Medical, L.P. K931665 G7 Acetabular System…
Encore Medical L.P.2017—
*K9316656.5 MM Cancellous Bone Screw
Summary page 4
…FMP HXe+ Extended Acetabular Liner Encore Medical L.P. K172651 Cancellous Bone Screws Encore Medical, L.P. K931665 G7 Acetabular System Biomet K121874 Trident Acetabular System…
Encore Orthopedics, Inc.19942
*K121874G7 Acetabular System
Summary page 4
…Cancellous Bone Screws Encore Medical, L.P. K931665 G7 Acetabular System Biomet K121874 Trident Acetabular System Stryker K040412 Comparable Features to P…
Biomet Manufacturing Corp20123
*K040412Trident T Acetabular Shells
Summary page 4
…G7 Acetabular System Biomet K121874 Trident Acetabular System Stryker K040412 Comparable Features to Predicate Device(s): K190057 p. 2/2 Acetabular Cup: Materials, size…
Stryker Orthopaedics2004—

Also cleared against K072888: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (2)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K251833EMPOWR Acetabular® Liner ExtensionEncore Medical L.P.20250
K191708Origin Stem, Evolve Stem, Aria Hip Stem, Remedy Stem, CoCr Femoral HeadSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd.20200

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Jan 5, 2026Class IIZ-1234-2026Labeling Change Control942-01-40G acetabular system package was found to contain 942-01-36H acetabular system; and several other acetabular system and knee insert devices may also have a packaging discrepancy, which may cause surgical delay to exchange devices…
Aug 22, 2023Class IIZ-0103-2024Labeling Change ControlKnee insert and acetabular system parts were swapped within inner pack prior to the product being sealed within the tray, which could result in surgeons not having the correct product for the surgery due to different anatomies (Hip vs…
Aug 12, 2022Class IIZ-0125-2023Process controlHip liner implant boxes may contain knee inserts and knee insert boxes may contain hip liner implants, which may lead to implants not being available for surgeries, which may cause delays in surgery.
Sep 9, 2020Class IIZ-0135-2021Employee errorDue to incomplete machining a small peg remnant on the top of the dome that protrudes above the surrounding porous coating causing the cup not to seat properly.
Oct 22, 2019Class IIZ-1929-2020Device DesignThe firm received complaints that the EMPOWR Acetabular Impactor Balls were fracturing/cracking during impaction which could cause debris to migrate or be left in the joint space.

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.
  • 39 of the 122 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K251833 (Encore Medical L.P., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K072888.

How does its category compare?

All LPH devices

LPH 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

2007: 102008: 102009: 32010: 152011: 162012: 252013: 112014: 202015: 182016: 102017: 122018: 92019: 222020: 72021: 82022: 142023: 102024: 62025: 122026 (partial year): 8
2007high 25 (2012) · low 3 (2009)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · LPH

153in 2025

2007: 116 days median2008: 86 days median2009: 112 days median2010: 100 days median2011: 110 days median2012: 76 days median2013: 135 days median2014: 129 days median2015: 111 days median2016: 150 days median2017: 121 days median2018: 145 days median2019: 164 days median2020: 164 days median2021: 410 days median2022: 247 days median2023: 111 days median2024: 92 days median2025: 153 days median2026 (partial year): 256 days median
2007high 410 (2021) · low 76 (2012)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · LPH

4in 2025

2007: 162008: 12009: 22010: 222011: 262012: 302013: 92014: 32015: 12016: 82017: 142018: 22019: 82020: 62021: 42022: 22023: 22024: 12025: 42026 (partial year): 2
2007high 30 (2012) · low 1 (2008)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · LPH

6,163in 2025

2007: 5092008: 7062009: 1,1562010: 2,0072011: 3,3202012: 3,7852013: 5,0022014: 5,1632015: 5,8302016: 4,9002017: 5,3122018: 5,9542019: 7,1302020: 5,4292021: 5,9782022: 5,2232023: 5,3452024: 5,6262025: 6,163
2007high 7,130 (2019) · low 509 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code LPH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071011616509
200810861706
2009311221,156
201015100222,007
201116110263,320
20122576303,785
20131113595,002
20142012935,163
20151811115,830
20161015084,900
201712121145,312
2018914525,954
20192216487,130
2020716465,429
2021841045,978
20221424725,223
20231011125,345
202469215,626
20251215346,163
202682562—

What is it indicated for?

Joint replacement is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to:

• noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis of the natural femoral head;

• rheumatoid arthritis;

• correction of functional deformity;

• femoral fracture.

This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts.

This device is indicated for cementless use.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K190057: DJO Acetabular System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K190057

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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