510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTLC Unicompartmental Knee System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · HSX Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Jun 16, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K161592 (Biomet, Inc., 2016) after a 280-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1981. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 16, 2022
- Review
- 280 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HSX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K810258 (1981). 56 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- 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 backK122529 Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System Vivacit-E Articular SurfaceZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK161592 Persona Partial Knee SystemBiomet, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- This deviceK212870 TLC Unicompartmental Knee SystemSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK261609 Freedom Partial Knee SystemMaxx Orthopedics, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251771 Cambridge Partial KneeSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2025
Show all 11 generations
- 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 backK122529 Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System Vivacit-E Articular SurfaceZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK161592 Persona Partial Knee SystemBiomet, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- This deviceK212870 TLC Unicompartmental Knee SystemSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2022
Most influential descendants
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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 | K122529 | Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System Vivacit-E Articular Surface | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K161592 | Persona Partial Knee System | Biomet, Inc. | 2016 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K212870 | TLC Unicompartmental Knee System | Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K261609 | Freedom Partial Knee System | Maxx Orthopedics, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K251771 | Cambridge Partial Knee | Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 HSX? 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 HSX device
- #1 K261609 Freedom Partial Knee Systemscore 15.1 · 12 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.
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?
- The line of descent spans 41 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 20 of the 56 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K261609 (Maxx Orthopedics, Inc., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K161592.
How does its category compare?
All HSX devicesHSX Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HSX
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HSX
59in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HSX
2in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HSX
175in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HSX, 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 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 | 102 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 49 | 21 |
| 2010 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 58 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 114 |
| 2012 | 5 | 88 | 0 | 83 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 79 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 66 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 57 |
| 2016 | 3 | 147 | 1 | 107 |
| 2017 | 5 | 160 | 4 | 113 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 159 |
| 2019 | 7 | 90 | 0 | 177 |
| 2020 | 4 | 40 | 2 | 273 |
| 2021 | 7 | 81 | 0 | 240 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 257 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 231 |
| 2024 | 4 | 133 | 0 | 172 |
| 2025 | 4 | 59 | 0 | 175 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Signature Orthopaedics' TLC Unicompartmental Knee comprising the femur component, tibial component and meniscal inserts is designed for a single compartment replacement of the natural knee joint. The TLC Unicompartmental Knee is indicated for cemented use in partial knee arthroplasty procedures. Partial replacement of the articulating surfaces of the knee is indicated only when only one compartment of the joint is affected due to the compartmental primary degenerative or post-traumatic degenerative disease, previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures, deformity or revision of previous arthroplasty.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K212870 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212870: TLC Unicompartmental 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/K212870
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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