510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMaxim Removable Molded Poly Tibia
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biomet, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on Mar 5, 1999 after a 65-day review. Our reading found no predicate number; beside “510(k)” the summary reads “K915132.”, which our checks could not confirm as its predicate. 17 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 5, 1999
- Review
- 65 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
17 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK984623 Maxim Removable Molded Poly TibiaBiomet, Inc. · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 16 of its ownK060525 Vanguard Removable Molded Poly TibiaBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK102580 Vanguard Removable Molded Poly TibiaBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK122160 Vanguard XP Knee SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2013 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK171054 Biomet Knee Joint Replacement ProsthesesBiomet, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK181947 Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
Showing 5 of 17 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 17 · See all- K060525Vanguard Removable Molded Poly TibiaBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2006 · cites it directly16descendants
- K102580Vanguard Removable Molded Poly TibiaBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2011 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K122160Vanguard XP Knee SystemBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2013 · 3 generations on6descendants
- K171054Biomet Knee Joint Replacement ProsthesesBiomet, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K181947Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · 3 generations on4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K984623 | Maxim Removable Molded Poly Tibia | Biomet, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K060525 | Vanguard Removable Molded Poly Tibia | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2006 | 3 |
| +2 | K102580 | Vanguard Removable Molded Poly Tibia | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K122160 | Vanguard XP Knee System | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2013 | 12 |
| +2 | K171054 | Biomet Knee Joint Replacement Prostheses | Biomet, Inc. | 2017 | 4 |
| +3 | K181947 | Persona Revision Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2018 | 1 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 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?
Our reading found no predicate number; beside “510(k)” the summary reads “K915132.”, which our checks could not confirm as its predicate.
What descends from it? (17)
See all 171 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K060525 | Vanguard Removable Molded Poly Tibia | 2006 | 16 |
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, K060525 (Biomet Manufacturing Corp, 2006) has gone furthest, with 16 descendants of its own.
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.
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?
Indications for use of knee joint replacement prostheses include: 1) painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, theumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved, 2) failure of a previous joint replacement procedure, 3) correction of varus, valgus, or post traumatic deformity, and 4) correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy or arthrodesis. The device is a single use implant intended for use with bone cement.
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/K984623 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K984623: Maxim Removable Molded Poly Tibia.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K984623
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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