510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFreedom Partial Knee System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc. · HSX Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Aug 4, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K212870 (Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd., 2022) after an 82-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1981.
- Decided
- Aug 4, 2026
- Review
- 82 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HSX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K810258 (1981). 57 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK122529 Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System Vivacit-E Articular SurfaceZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 2 generations backK161592 Persona Partial Knee SystemBiomet, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK212870 TLC Unicompartmental Knee SystemSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2022
- This deviceK261609 Freedom Partial Knee SystemMaxx Orthopedics, Inc. · 2026
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- Root · 12 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 11 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 10 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 6 generations backK073102 Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular LinersBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2007
- 5 generations backK100048 E1 Antioxidant Infused TechnologyBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2010
- 4 generations backK120370 Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene LinersZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 3 generations backK122529 Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System Vivacit-E Articular SurfaceZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 2 generations backK161592 Persona Partial Knee SystemBiomet, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK212870 TLC Unicompartmental Knee SystemSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2022
- This deviceK261609 Freedom Partial Knee SystemMaxx Orthopedics, Inc. · 2026
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −11 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −9 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −8 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −7 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K073102 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular Liners | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K100048 | E1 Antioxidant Infused Technology | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K120370 | Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K122529 | Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System Vivacit-E Articular Surface | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K161592 | Persona Partial Knee System | Biomet, Inc. | 2016 | 2 |
| −1 | K212870 | TLC Unicompartmental Knee System | Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K261609 | Freedom Partial Knee System | Maxx Orthopedics, Inc. | 2026 | — |
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 |
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 K251771 Cambridge Partial Kneescore 13.8 · 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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K212870 | TLC Unicompartmental Knee SystemSummary page 5…prosthesis 888.3520 HSX 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) Product Code I Legally Marketed Predicate Devices Predicate # Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) K212870 HSX 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4) Freedom Partial Knee Device Description Summary General Description + The Freedom?® Partial Knee Sys… | 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)
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 45 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 20 of the 57 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K212870.
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. 2026, 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 Maxx Orthopedics Freedom® Partial Knee comprising the femoral component, tibial component and tibial insert is designed for a single compartment replacement of the natural knee joint. The Freedom Partial Knee is indicated for cemented use in partial/unicompartmental 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 read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K261609 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K261609: Freedom Partial Knee System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K261609
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded Oct 30, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026