Helicon Hip System, Femoral Stem, Helicon Hip System, Femoral Head, Cocr, Helicon Hip System, Acetabular Shell, Helicon
by Tgm Medical
510(k) K111472
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK111472 | Date6 Sep 2011 | StatusActive |
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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, 25 Sep 2026
The Helicon Hip System is a porous-coated, semi-constrained hip prosthesis designed for primary or revision total hip arthroplasty. It consists of a monolithic titanium alloy femoral stem with dual wedge geometry, 135° neck-shaft angle, and 12/14 Morse taper; a cobalt-chromium (CoCr) femoral head; a titanium alloy acetabular shell; and a non-crosslinked ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) insert.
The device is supplied non-sterile and intended for single use. It received FDA 510(k) clearance (K111472) on September 6, 2011, and is classified as a Class II medical device under product code LPH for prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented. The system is manufactured by Tgm Medical in El Dorado, California.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 25 Sep 2026
What is the Helicon Hip System used for?
The Helicon Hip System is designed for primary or revision total hip arthroplasty. It is a semi-constrained prosthesis intended to restore hip joint function in patients requiring hip replacement due to arthritis, fracture, or other degenerative conditions.
How is the Helicon Hip System supplied and is it sterile?
The device is supplied non-sterile and intended for single use. It must be sterilized by the healthcare provider prior to implantation, as it is not provided in a sterile condition from the manufacturer.
What materials are used in the Helicon Hip System components?
The system includes a monolithic titanium alloy femoral stem with dual wedge geometry and 135° neck-shaft angle, a cobalt-chromium (CoCr) femoral head, a titanium alloy acetabular shell, and a non-crosslinked ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) insert.
What regulatory pathway was used for the Helicon Hip System?
The Helicon Hip System received FDA 510(k) clearance (K111472) on September 6, 2011, and is classified as a Class II medical device under product code LPH for prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented.