510(k) · Cleared
ClearedZirconium Alloy Frmoral Head
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc. · JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Cleared on Jul 30, 1992 after a 274-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 30, 1992
- Review
- 274 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JDI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK914878 Zirconium Alloy Frmoral HeadSmith & Nephew Richards, Inc. · 1992
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK211176 Smith & Nephew Hip SystemsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2022 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK240783 Anthology Hip Stems; CPCS Hip Stems; Femoral Heads; R3 Acetabular…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK242375 OR3O Dual Mobility SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK231448 TANDEM Hip SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2023 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK123598 Smith & Nephew, Inc. Hip System InstrumentationSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K211176Smith & Nephew Hip SystemsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2022 · cites it directly3descendants
- K240783Anthology Hip Stems; CPCS Hip Stems; Femoral Heads; R3 Acetabular Liners; Spectron Hip…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K242375OR3O Dual Mobility SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K231448TANDEM Hip SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K123598Smith & Nephew, Inc. Hip System InstrumentationSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K914878 | Zirconium Alloy Frmoral Head | Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| +1 | K211176 | Smith & Nephew Hip Systems | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2022 | 1 |
| +2 | K240783 | Anthology Hip Stems; CPCS Hip Stems; Femoral Heads; R3 Acetabular Liners… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K242375 | OR3O Dual Mobility System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K231448 | TANDEM Hip System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2023 | 1 |
| +1 | K123598 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Hip System Instrumentation | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2013 | 2 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (5)
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, K211176 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2022) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All JDI devicesJDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JDI
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JDI
59in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JDI
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JDI
1,644in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JDI, 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 | 3 | 81 | 26 | 696 |
| 2008 | 5 | 96 | 6 | 810 |
| 2009 | 3 | 65 | 3 | 964 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 3 | 2,040 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 5 | 3,160 |
| 2012 | 4 | 167 | 4 | 5,122 |
| 2013 | 3 | 176 | 11 | 5,206 |
| 2014 | 3 | 98 | 3 | 4,968 |
| 2015 | 3 | 190 | 1 | 4,906 |
| 2016 | 4 | 166 | 5 | 3,995 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 5 | 6,135 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 1 | 6,728 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 1 | 7,407 |
| 2020 | 7 | 247 | 77 | 4,015 |
| 2021 | 3 | 162 | 0 | 3,170 |
| 2022 | 3 | 69 | 0 | 1,978 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,635 |
| 2024 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 1,821 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 1 | 1,644 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K914878 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K914878: Zirconium Alloy Frmoral Head.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K914878
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026