Foundation Porous Hip Stem
by Encore Orthopedics, Inc. 2 variants
510(k) K973302
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
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Unverified
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK973302 | Date2 Dec 1997 | StatusActive |
Recalls
No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.
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- Expiring
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- LPH
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 888.3358
- Advisory Committee
- Orthopedic
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 19 Sep 2026
The Foundation Porous Hip Stem is a cementless femoral component for total hip arthroplasty. It features a wrought/forged Ti-6Al-4V stem with a porous coating of commercially pure titanium beads and includes a Morse taper for modular head attachment, available with or without a calcar collar.
It is used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical or surgical settings to replace diseased or fractured hips. The device is supplied as a single-use implant and is authorized under FDA 510(k) clearance K973302.
Other devices from Encore Orthopedics, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 19 Sep 2026
What is the Foundation Porous Hip Stem used for?
The Foundation Porous Hip Stem is a cementless femoral component used by orthopedic surgeons in total hip arthroplasty to replace diseased or fractured hips in clinical or surgical settings.
How is the Foundation Porous Hip Stem supplied?
The device is supplied as a single-use implant and features a wrought/forged Ti-6Al-4V stem with a porous coating of commercially pure titanium beads and includes a Morse taper for modular head attachment.
What regulatory authorization does the Foundation Porous Hip Stem have?
The Foundation Porous Hip Stem is authorized under FDA 510(k) clearance K973302, which determined it to be substantially equivalent to other predicate devices.
Is the Foundation Porous Hip Stem available in different sizes or models?
The device is available with or without a calcar collar, though specific sizes or models are not detailed in the provided information.