510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEncore Hip Stem
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · MEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate
Cleared on Sep 24, 2021 after a 133-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 24, 2021
- Review
- 133 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MEH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K211505 | Encore Hip Stem | Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K243029 | Origin™ TT Stem | Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K231109 | Xerxes Hip Stem | Xerxes Arthopedix, LLC | 2023 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new MEH device
- #1 K210581 Actis DuoFix Hip Prosthesis- Collarlessscore 23.9 · 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?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K243029 (Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All MEH devicesMEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MEH
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MEH
87in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MEH
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MEH
470in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MEH, 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 | — | 3 | 25 |
| 2008 | 6 | 79 | 80 | 261 |
| 2009 | 6 | 65 | 51 | 539 |
| 2010 | 5 | 226 | 16 | 462 |
| 2011 | 5 | 95 | 4 | 419 |
| 2012 | 6 | 131 | 3 | 1,606 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,295 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 1 | 1,196 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 1 | 490 |
| 2016 | 6 | 163 | 4 | 347 |
| 2017 | 3 | 209 | 1 | 383 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 3 | 337 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 335 |
| 2020 | 3 | 131 | 1 | 338 |
| 2021 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 372 |
| 2022 | 3 | 150 | 0 | 316 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 334 |
| 2024 | 6 | 91 | 0 | 354 |
| 2025 | 5 | 87 | 1 | 470 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: • Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis • Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis • Correction of functional deformity…
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Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for:
• Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis
• Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis
• Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia
• Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture
• Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement
Signature Orthopaedics' Origin, Aria, Remedy, TSI, Pegasus, Spartan, World and Encore Hip femoral stems, SignaSure Cementless Cups, Logical and World Acetabular Cups are intended for cementless fixation only.
Signature Orthopaedics' Evolve, Cemented TSI (both CoCr and HNSS variants), and Cemented Origin femoral stems and SignaSure Cemented Cups are intended for cemented fixation only.
Signature Orthopaedics' SignaSure Insert is indicated for use with a cementless Signature Orthopaedics' Logical Acetabular Cup to provide dual mobility articulation.
Signature Orthopaedics' constrained liner components are indicated particularly for patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease or intraoperative instability.
Signature Orthopaedics' Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are intended for hemi-hip arthroplasty only, where the natural acetabulum does not require replacement. The Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are indicated for bone fractures or pathologies involving only the femoral head/neck and/or proximal femur, such as:
• Acute femoral head or neck fracture
• Fracture dislocation of the hip
• Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
• Non-union of femoral neck fractures
• Certain high subcapital and femoral neck fractures in the elderly
• Degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K211505 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K211505: Encore Hip Stem.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K211505
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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