K082398 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ENCORE HIP STEMS WITH CERAMIC HEADS AND UHMWPE LINERS. This device is classified as a Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented (Class II - Special Controls, product code LZO).
Submitted by Encore Medical, L.P. (Austin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 15, 2008, 56 days after receiving the submission on August 20, 2008.
This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3353.