Porocoat Porous Coating
by Depuy, Inc. 510(k)
Active
510(k) K931641
Overview
The Porocoat Porous Coating is a Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented device designed to enhance osseointegration in cementless hip arthroplasty. It consists of a biocompatible titanium alloy surface engineered with a porous structure to promote bone ingrowth and long-term fixation. This coating is intended for use in orthopedic implants requiring stable, durable attachment to bone without cement. Its porous architecture facilitates vascularization and mechanical interlocking with trabecular bone, improving load-bearing stability over time.
This device is supplied as a component for hip prostheses and is intended for surgical use in orthopedic settings. It is not pre-sterilized for single-use but is designed for integration into reusable or single-use implant systems, depending on the manufacturer’s assembly instructions. The coating is classified under FDA regulation 888.3358 and was granted FDA 510(k) clearance (K931641) as substantially equivalent to a predicate device in 1994. Storage and handling must comply with orthopedic implant protocols to preserve sterility and structural integrity prior to surgical use.
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK931641 | Date21 Mar 1994 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not known
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
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