FDA Product Code LZO: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented
Hip replacement surgery restores mobility and eliminates pain in patients with advanced joint disease. FDA product code LZO covers semi-constrained hip prostheses with metal, ceramic, or polymer bearing surfaces.
These implants replace the femoral head and acetabular socket with engineered bearing couples designed to minimize wear and maximize longevity. Material combinations include metal-on-polyethylene, ceramic-on-ceramic, and ceramic-on-polyethylene.
LZO devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3353 and reviewed by the FDA Orthopedic panel.
Leading manufacturers include Medacta International S.A., Smith & Nephew, Inc. and Zimmer, Inc..
531
Total
531
Cleared
144d
Avg days
1985
Since
531 devices
Cleared
Jan 18, 1995
HOWMEDICA ALUMINA FEMORAL HEAD
Howmedica Corp.
Orthopedic
93d
Cleared
Jan 12, 1995
ZIMMER ZIRCONIA CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
115d
Cleared
Dec 15, 1994
HOWMEDICA SENTRY S TOTAL HIP SYSTEM
Howmedica, Inc.
Orthopedic
370d
Cleared
Dec 09, 1994
APR II NON POROUS HIP STEM
Intermedics Orthopedics
Orthopedic
102d
Cleared
Nov 28, 1994
ZIRCONIA CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD
Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc.
Orthopedic
376d
Cleared
Nov 14, 1994
MODULAR CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD
Stelkast Company
Orthopedic
319d
Cleared
Oct 17, 1994
ZIRCONIA CERAMIC MODULAR HEADS (ASTRO MET)
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
87d
Cleared
Oct 14, 1994
SOLUTION BOWED FEMORAL HIP PROTSTHESIS
Depuy, Inc.
Orthopedic
428d
Cleared
Oct 04, 1994
APR II FEMORAL COMPONENT (VARIOUS)
Intermedics Orthopedics
Orthopedic
141d
Cleared
Jul 12, 1994
5/8 POROCOAT AML HIP POROCOAT POROUS COATING
Depuy, Inc.
Orthopedic
89d
Cleared
Jul 12, 1994
SOLUTION HIP
Depuy, Inc.
Orthopedic
82d
Cleared
Jul 06, 1994
STABILITY HIP STEM WITH POROCOAT
Depuy, Inc.
Orthopedic
296d
Cleared
Jun 14, 1994
EXACTECH ZIRAMIC FEMORAL HEAD COMPONENT
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
438d
Cleared
May 27, 1994
SLT FEMORAL HEAD
Dow Corning Wright
Orthopedic
385d
Cleared
May 18, 1994
KIRSCHNER ZIRCONIA FEMORAL HEAD
Kirschner Medical Corp.
Orthopedic
230d
Cleared
Apr 19, 1994
APOLLO(TM) HIP SYST-STRAIGHT STEM/ALL-POLY ACET COMP
Intermedics Orthopedics
Orthopedic
292d
Cleared
Mar 10, 1994
ZICONIA CERAMIC MOD HEAD(TYPE I TAPER 28/32, +6MM)
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
504d
Cleared
Mar 10, 1994
ELITE(TM) ZIRCONIA TOTAL HIP BALL HEAD SYSTEM
Depuy, Inc.
Orthopedic
444d
Cleared
Mar 10, 1994
OSTEONICS(R) OMNIFIT(R) NORMALIZED HIP STEM
Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
289d
Cleared
Feb 22, 1994
ZIRCONIA CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD
Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc.
Orthopedic
371d
Cleared
Feb 16, 1994
MALLORY-HEAD TOTAL HIP SYSTEM
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
708d
Cleared
Feb 16, 1994
BIMETRIC TOTAL HIP SYSTEM
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
705d
Cleared
Feb 16, 1994
INTEGRAL TOTAL HIP SYSTEM
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
705d
Cleared
Jan 07, 1994
BIOPRO ZIRALLOY MODULAR FEMORAL HEADS, MODIFIED
Biopro, Inc.
Orthopedic
427d