510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVanguard XP Knee System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zimmer, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Jun 4, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K122160 (Biomet Manufacturing Corp, 2013) and 5 other predicates after a 140-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1981.
- Decided
- Jun 4, 2019
- Review
- 140 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K810258 (1981). 109 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 backK120370 Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene LinersZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 2 generations backK121771 Zimmer Persona the Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK150090 Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK190068 Vanguard XP Knee SystemZimmer, 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 backK100048 E1 Antioxidant Infused TechnologyBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2010
- 3 generations backK120370 Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene LinersZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 2 generations backK121771 Zimmer Persona the Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK150090 Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK190068 Vanguard XP Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2019
View FIG. 1 as a table
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 | K100048 | E1 Antioxidant Infused Technology | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K120370 | Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K121771 | Zimmer Persona the Personalized Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −1 | K150090 | Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K190068 | Vanguard XP Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 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? (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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K122160 | Vanguard XP Knee SystemSummary page 4…Design Predicates: ! Vanguard XP Knee System, manufactured by Biomet, K122160, cleared on 03/20/2013 ! Vanguard XP Knee System, manufactured by… | 2013 |
| * | K132873 | Vanguard XP Knee SystemSummary page 4…et, K122160, cleared on 03/20/2013 ! Vanguard XP Knee System, manufactured by Biomet, K132873, cleared on 12/11/2013 ! Vanguard XP Femoral Component (Gen… | 2013 |
| * | K141407 | Vanguard XP Femoral Component (Gen II)/Vanguard XP Femoral TrialSummary page 4…XP Femoral Component (Gen II)/Vanguard XP Femoral Trial, manufactured by Biomet, K141407, cleared on 10/27/2014 K190068 Page 2 of 4 ! Vanguard XP K… | 2014 |
| * | K153657 | Vanguard XP Knee SystemSummary page 5…= Page 5 === K190068 Page 2 of 4 ! Vanguard XP Knee System, manufactured by Biomet, K153657, cleared 05/10/2016 Material Predicate: ! Persona® Personalized Knee System,… | 2016 |
| * | K121771 | Zimmer Persona the Personalized Knee SystemSummary page 5…/10/2016 Material Predicate: ! Persona® Personalized Knee System, manufactured by Zimmer, K121771, cleared 11/07/2012 ! Persona® Personalized Knee System,… | 2012 |
| * | K150090 | Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee SystemSummary page 5…71, cleared 11/07/2012 ! Persona® Personalized Knee System, manufactured by Zimmer, K150090, cleared 05/20/2015 Purpose and Device The purpose of this subject 510(k) is to introduce a De… | 2015 |
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 2.2 years on median.
- 47 of the 109 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K122160.
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. 2019, 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?
1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved.
2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity.
3. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous total joint replacement procedure.
Femoral components and tibial tray components with porous coatings are indicated for cemented and uncemented biological fixation application. Non-coated (Interlok) femoral components, tibial tray components and all polyethylene patellar components are indicated for cemented application only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K190068 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K190068: Vanguard XP Knee System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K190068
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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