510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGLOBAL ICON Stemless Shoulder System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Depuy (Ireland) · PKC Prosthesis, Total Anatomic Shoulder, Uncemented Metaphyseal Humeral Stem With No Diaphyseal Incursion, Semi-Constrained
Cleared on Jan 19, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K171858 (Zimmer GmbH, 2017) and 4 other predicates after a 148-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1991.
- Decided
- Jan 19, 2022
- Review
- 148 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PKC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K911686 (1991). 23 ancestors in all, the oldest K790987 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK911686 Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-ShoulDepuy, Inc. · 1991
- 6 generations backK984541 Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral HeadDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK992065 Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global…DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK060988 Total and Hemi Shoulder SystemDvo Extremity Solutions, LLC · 2006 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK103007 Affiniti Total and Hemi-Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK143552 Simpliciti Shoulder SystemTornier, Inc. · 2015
- 1 generation backK171858 Sidus Stem-Free ShoulderZimmer GmbH · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK212683 GLOBAL ICON Stemless Shoulder SystemDepuy (Ireland) · 2022
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K911686 | Global Total Shoulder, Uncement Humeral Hemi-Shoul | Depuy, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −6 | K984541 | Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral Head | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K992065 | Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global Advantage… | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K060988 | Total and Hemi Shoulder System | Dvo Extremity Solutions, LLC | 2006 | 13 |
| −3 | K103007 | Affiniti Total and Hemi-Shoulder System | Tornier, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K143552 | Simpliciti Shoulder System | Tornier, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K171858 | Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder | Zimmer GmbH | 2017 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K212683 | GLOBAL ICON Stemless Shoulder System | Depuy (Ireland) | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 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 PKC? 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 PKC device
- #1 K240716 AETOS Shoulder System Stemless Humeral…score 22.2 · 17 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K171858 | Sidus Stem-Free ShoulderSummary page 5…rthopedics Regulation 21 CFR 888.3660 Product Code(s) PKC Legally marketed device(s) Primary predicate: Zimmer Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder (K171858) to which equivalence is Additional predicates: Tornier Simpliciti™ Shoulder System claimed (K143552),… | 2017 |
| * | K143552 | Simpliciti Shoulder SystemSummary page 5…redicate: Zimmer Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder (K171858) to which equivalence is Additional predicates: Tornier Simpliciti™ Shoulder System claimed (K143552), Global Advantage Shoulder System (K011047, K992065, K984541). Referen… | 2015 |
| * | K011047 | Global Advantage Humeral Stem with PorocoatSummary page 5…171858) to which equivalence is Additional predicates: Tornier Simpliciti™ Shoulder System claimed (K143552), Global Advantage Shoulder System (K011047, K992065, K984541). Reference devices: GLOBAL CAP HA Humeral Heads (K03… | 2001 |
| * | K992065 | Global Advantage Shoulder, Global Advantage Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Eccentric HeadSummary page 5…o which equivalence is Additional predicates: Tornier Simpliciti™ Shoulder System claimed (K143552), Global Advantage Shoulder System (K011047, K992065, K984541). Reference devices: GLOBAL CAP HA Humeral Heads (K033516)… | 1999 |
| * | K984541 | Global FX Humeral Stem, Global Advantage Humeral HeadSummary page 5…predicates: Tornier Simpliciti™ Shoulder System claimed (K143552), Global Advantage Shoulder System (K011047, K992065, K984541). Reference devices: GLOBAL CAP HA Humeral Heads (K033516) and Pinnacle… | 1999 |
| † | K033516 | Depuy Global Cap HA Resurfacing Shoulder Humeral Heads | 2003 |
| † | K192919 | Pinnacle Duofix HA Acetabular Cup Prosthesis | 2019 |
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 31 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.1 years on median.
- 5 of the 23 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K171858.
How does its category compare?
All PKC devicesPKC Prosthesis, Total Anatomic Shoulder, Uncemented Metaphyseal Humeral Stem With No Diaphyseal Incursion, Semi-Constrained: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PKC
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PKC
167in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PKC
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · PKC
86in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PKC, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 | 116 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 3 | 148 | 0 | 31 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 46 |
| 2024 | 3 | 167 | 0 | 54 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 86 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Stemless Shoulder System is comprised of modular humeral fixation components and humeral heads to be used in total shoulder arthroplasty.
The Stemless Shoulder System is indicated for a severely painful and/or disabled joint resulting from osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis.
The Stemless humeral components are intended for press-fit fixation without the use of bone cement. The glenoid components are intended only for use with bone cement.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K212683 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212683: GLOBAL ICON Stemless Shoulder System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K212683
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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