510(k) · Cleared
ClearedExactech Alteon Modular Dual Mobility (MDM) System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Exactech, Inc. · LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Cleared on Oct 22, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K170359 (Corin U.S.A. Limited, 2017) after a 200-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1981.
- Decided
- Oct 22, 2019
- Review
- 200 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LZO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K810258 (1981). 140 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 14 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK130343 Corin Trinity Acetabular System with Extra-Long HeadsCorin USA · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK131647 Trinity Acetabular SystemCorin USA · 2013
- 1 generation backK170359 Trinity™ Dual Mobility SystemCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK190890 Exactech Alteon Modular Dual Mobility (MDM) SystemExactech, Inc. · 2019
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- Root · 14 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 13 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 12 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 8 generations backK071535 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadZimmer, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK082844 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head…Encore Medical L.P. · 2008 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK100412 Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral HeadsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010
- 5 generations backK103120 Corin Biolox Delta Femoral HeadsCorin USA · 2011
- 4 generations backK110087 Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe LinersCorin USA · 2011
- 3 generations backK130343 Corin Trinity Acetabular System with Extra-Long HeadsCorin USA · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK131647 Trinity Acetabular SystemCorin USA · 2013
- 1 generation backK170359 Trinity™ Dual Mobility SystemCorin U.S.A. Limited · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK190890 Exactech Alteon Modular Dual Mobility (MDM) SystemExactech, Inc. · 2019
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −13 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −11 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −10 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −9 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K071535 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head | Zimmer, Inc. | 2007 | 3 |
| −7 | K082844 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Head Offset… | Encore Medical L.P. | 2008 | 1 |
| −6 | K100412 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Femoral Heads | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K103120 | Corin Biolox Delta Femoral Heads | Corin USA | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K110087 | Corin Trinity Acetbular System with Hxlpe Liners | Corin USA | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K130343 | Corin Trinity Acetabular System with Extra-Long Heads | Corin USA | 2013 | 2 |
| −2 | K131647 | Trinity Acetabular System | Corin USA | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K170359 | Trinity™ Dual Mobility System | Corin U.S.A. Limited | 2017 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K190890 | Exactech Alteon Modular Dual Mobility (MDM) System | Exactech, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 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 LZO? 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 LZO device
- #1 K192827 Quadra-Pscore 19.3 · 10 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K170359 | Trinity™ Dual Mobility SystemSummary page 4…Class II Product Code: LZO Legally Marketed Device to Which Substantial Equivalence Is Claimed: • Corin TrinityTM Dual Mobility System (K170359) Reference Devices • Exactech® Novation® and AcuMatch® E-HXL Acetabular Liners (K173583) • Exactech® Alteon® Acetabular Cu… | 2017 |
| † | K173583 | Exactech® Novation® and AcuMatch® E-HXL Acetabular Liners | 2018 |
| † | K182502 | Alteon Acetabular Cup System | 2019 |
| † | K103233 | Modular Dual Mobility Liner, X3 Acetabular Insert | 2011 |
| † | K150522 | G7 Dual Mobility System | 2015 |
| † | K101336 | E1 Avantage Head | 2011 |
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 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 40 of the 139 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K170359.
How does its category compare?
All LZO devicesLZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-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 · LZO
14in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LZO
119in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LZO
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LZO
3,244in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LZO, 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 | 9 | 87 | 2 | 138 |
| 2008 | 11 | 63 | 13 | 125 |
| 2009 | 7 | 83 | 42 | 189 |
| 2010 | 15 | 78 | 0 | 394 |
| 2011 | 13 | 87 | 10 | 544 |
| 2012 | 14 | 98 | 14 | 963 |
| 2013 | 26 | 100 | 0 | 1,370 |
| 2014 | 13 | 85 | 1 | 1,477 |
| 2015 | 12 | 115 | 1 | 1,348 |
| 2016 | 10 | 177 | 9 | 1,728 |
| 2017 | 16 | 257 | 5 | 2,165 |
| 2018 | 18 | 163 | 2 | 3,133 |
| 2019 | 28 | 109 | 4 | 3,066 |
| 2020 | 18 | 112 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 2021 | 12 | 170 | 0 | 2,199 |
| 2022 | 11 | 279 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 2023 | 10 | 122 | 2 | 2,066 |
| 2024 | 11 | 111 | 1 | 2,586 |
| 2025 | 14 | 119 | 1 | 3,244 |
| 2026 | 9 | 102 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Exactech Alteon Modular Dual Mobility (MDM) System is a component of the Alteon Acetabular System. The Alteon MDM System is indicated for skeletally mature individuals undergoing surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis or post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip. The Alteon Modular Dual Mobility System is also potentially indicated for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia and to restore mobility resulting from previous fusion. The Alteon MDM System is also indicated for use in primary or revision patients at a high risk of hip dislocation.
The Alteon Acetabular System is intended for press-fit fixation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K190890 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K190890: Exactech Alteon Modular Dual Mobility (MDM) System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K190890
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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