Skip to content

Foundation Knee System

by Encore Orthopedics, Inc. 2 variants

510(k) K923277

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None ongoing

4 closed

Documents

Trust

Unverified

Registry data, not yet checked by deviCERTS. Source FDA 510(k), synced 22 Oct 2026. What this means

Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK923277 Date9 Feb 1993ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

4 recalls · FDA

    • Terminated Z-2466-2008 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 4 Aug 2008

    Complaints received regarding the fracture of the Nitronic 60 screw on the Tibial Fixed Impactor during surgery.

    • Terminated Z-0331-06 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 3 Nov 2005

    The product is mislabeled in that Size 6 right Foundation may contain size 8 right 3D knee non-porous baseplates and vice versa. Device is intended to aid surgeon in relieving knee pain and restoring knee joint function.

    • Terminated Z-1010-04 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 10 May 2004

    Labeling is switched for the two products recalled. 3DKNEE is labeled as Foundation and Foundation is labeled as 3DKNEE

    • Terminated Z-1069-03 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 24 Apr 2003

    Product container was labeled incorrectly indicating left femur instead of right.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
  • Active
  • Expiring
  • Withdrawn
  • Listed
  • Not covered

United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
JWH
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 888.3560
Advisory Committee
Orthopedic
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Other devices from Encore Orthopedics, Inc.

See all devices from Encore Orthopedics, Inc. →