510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2023TRULIANT® E-PX Tibial Inserts; TRULIANT® E-PX Patellas
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Exactech, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Jul 17, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K152170 (Exactech, Inc., 2015) and 5 other predicates after a 269-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1994. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jul 17, 2023
- Review
- 269 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K936079 (1994). 75 ancestors in all, the oldest P830055 (1985). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK936079 Ecactech Porous Coated Finned Tibial Tray CompnentExactech, Inc. · 1994
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK132161 Optetrak Logic PS 17MM & 19MM Thick Inserts, Optetrak Logic PSC 17MM…Exactech, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK152170 Exactech Optetrak Logic Enhanced AssemblyExactech, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK171045 Exactech® Truliant™ Line ExtensionsExactech, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK223252 TRULIANT® E-PX Tibial Inserts; TRULIANT® E-PX PatellasExactech, Inc. · 2023
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- Root · 11 generations backK936079 Ecactech Porous Coated Finned Tibial Tray CompnentExactech, Inc. · 1994
- 10 generations backK011976 Optetrak Total Knee System Size 0/1 Delta (Line Extension)Exactech, Inc. · 2001
- 9 generations backK032606 Optetrak Total Knee System Asymmetric Femoral Components Size 6…Exactech, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK033883 Optetrak Total Knee System, HI-Flex Asymmetric Posterior-Stabilized…Exactech, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK093360 Optetrak Logic Total Knee System Trapezoidal Tibial Tray, Sizes…Exactech, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK111400 Optetrak Logic CR Tibial Insert, Optetrak Logic CR Femoral ComponentExactech, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK121307 Optetrak Logic CR Tibial Insert, Size 0 Optetrak Logic CR Tibial…Exactech, Inc. · 2012
- 4 generations backK123342 Optetrak Logic CRC Tibial InsertExactech, Inc. · 2013
- 3 generations backK132161 Optetrak Logic PS 17MM & 19MM Thick Inserts, Optetrak Logic PSC 17MM…Exactech, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK152170 Exactech Optetrak Logic Enhanced AssemblyExactech, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK171045 Exactech® Truliant™ Line ExtensionsExactech, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK223252 TRULIANT® E-PX Tibial Inserts; TRULIANT® E-PX PatellasExactech, Inc. · 2023
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K936079 | Ecactech Porous Coated Finned Tibial Tray Compnent | Exactech, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −10 | K011976 | Optetrak Total Knee System Size 0/1 Delta (Line Extension) | Exactech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K032606 | Optetrak Total Knee System Asymmetric Femoral Components Size 6… | Exactech, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K033883 | Optetrak Total Knee System, HI-Flex Asymmetric Posterior-Stabilized Cemented… | Exactech, Inc. | 2004 | 3 |
| −7 | K093360 | Optetrak Logic Total Knee System Trapezoidal Tibial Tray, Sizes… | Exactech, Inc. | 2010 | 2 |
| −6 | K111400 | Optetrak Logic CR Tibial Insert, Optetrak Logic CR Femoral Component | Exactech, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −5 | K121307 | Optetrak Logic CR Tibial Insert, Size 0 Optetrak Logic CR Tibial Insert, Size… | Exactech, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −4 | K123342 | Optetrak Logic CRC Tibial Insert | Exactech, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −3 | K132161 | Optetrak Logic PS 17MM & 19MM Thick Inserts, Optetrak Logic PSC 17MM & 19MM… | Exactech, Inc. | 2013 | 1 |
| −2 | K152170 | Exactech Optetrak Logic Enhanced Assembly | Exactech, Inc. | 2015 | 3 |
| −1 | K171045 | Exactech® Truliant™ Line Extensions | Exactech, Inc. | 2017 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K223252 | TRULIANT® E-PX Tibial Inserts; TRULIANT® E-PX Patellas | Exactech, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K152170 | Exactech Optetrak Logic Enhanced AssemblySummary page 4…s: Predicate Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed Product Number first) Code K152170 Exactech Optetrak Logic Enhanced Assembly JWH K171045 Exactech Truliant Line Extensions… | 2015 |
| * | K171045 | Exactech® Truliant™ Line ExtensionsSummary page 4…oduct Number first) Code K152170 Exactech Optetrak Logic Enhanced Assembly JWH K171045 Exactech Truliant Line Extensions JWH K932690 Exactech Cruciate Retaining Cemented Total… | 2017 |
| * | K932690 | Exactech Cruciate Retaining Cemented Total Knee SYSummary page 4…Code K152170 Exactech Optetrak Logic Enhanced Assembly JWH K171045 Exactech Truliant Line Extensions JWH K932690 Exactech Cruciate Retaining Cemented Total Knee System JWH K160484 Optetrak Advanced Patella… | 1995 |
| * | K160484 | Optetrak Advanced PatellaSummary page 4…JWH K171045 Exactech Truliant Line Extensions JWH K932690 Exactech Cruciate Retaining Cemented Total Knee System JWH K160484 Optetrak Advanced Patella JWH K150890 Exactech Optetrak Logic CC… | 2016 |
| * | K150890 | Exactech Optetrak Logic CCSummary page 4…JWH K932690 Exactech Cruciate Retaining Cemented Total Knee System JWH K160484 Optetrak Advanced Patella JWH K150890 Exactech Optetrak Logic CC JWH K211877 Klassic Knee System… | 2015 |
| * | K211877 | Klassic Knee SystemSummary page 4…JWH K160484 Optetrak Advanced Patella JWH K150890 Exactech Optetrak Logic CC JWH K211877 Klassic Knee System JWH Device Description Summary The TRULIANT Knee System is… | 2022 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | Class II | Z-0586-2024 | Packaging change control | Exactech has received 3 complaints for 4 devices related to a loss of vacuum in the inner-most vacuum bag. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 29 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 37 of the 75 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K152170.
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. 2023, 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?
The TRULIANT E-PX Tibial Inserts and Patellas are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis and/or post-traumatic degenerative problems. They are also indicated for revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock and soft tissue integrity are present.
The TRULIANT E-PX Patellas are intended for cemented use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K223252 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K223252: TRULIANT® E-PX Tibial Inserts; TRULIANT® E-PX Patellas.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K223252
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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