# K936008: Duracon Baseplates

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Howmedica Corp.
- Decided: Aug 9, 1995 after 601 days
- Product code: JWH (Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3560
- Recalls of this device: 2 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K960976: Kinematic II Replacement  Tibial Inserts (1996), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Dec 1, 2023 · Class II · Z-0914-2024: Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation within UHMWPE can have an impact on its material properties.
- Dec 1, 2023 · Class II · Z-0915-2024: Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation within UHMWPE can have an impact on its material properties.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K936008
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology