FDA Product Code HRX: Arthroscope
FDA product code HRX covers arthroscopes used for direct visualization of joint interiors during arthroscopic surgery.
These rigid optical instruments are inserted through small portals into the joint to visualize cartilage, ligaments, and synovial tissue during diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopic procedures. They are used in knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and wrist arthroscopy.
HRX devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 888.1100 and reviewed by the FDA Orthopedic panel.
Leading manufacturers include KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., Arthrex, Inc. and Acufex Microsurgical, Inc..
683
Total
683
Cleared
132d
Avg days
1977
Since
683 devices
Cleared
Jun 13, 1997
VARIOUS ARTHROSCOPES, ENDOSCOPIC BLADES, MANUAL INSTRUMENTS
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
71d
Cleared
May 21, 1997
TENOSCOPE
Luxtec Corp.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
May 14, 1997
TENOSNARE
Luxtec Corp.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
Mar 05, 1997
KARL STORZ MULTIDRIVE II MINI SHAVER FOR ARTHROSCOPY
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
57d
Cleared
Mar 04, 1997
PNEUMATIC ARTHROSCOPY PULSED IRRIGATOR SYSTEM MODEL 0027030 AND BATTERY ARTHROSCOPY PULSED IRRIGATOR SYSTEM
Davol Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc.
Orthopedic
89d
Cleared
Feb 24, 1997
COHORT DISCECTOMY SYSTEMS (CDS)
Cohort Medical Products Group, Inc.
Orthopedic
74d
Cleared
Jan 28, 1997
EMERALD MEDICAL, INC. NUCLEUS PULPOSIS EVACUATOR SYSTEM
Emerald Medical, Inc.
Orthopedic
50d
Cleared
Jan 22, 1997
STRYKER TEMPEST ORTHOPEDIC PUMP
Stryker Endoscopy
Orthopedic
153d
Cleared
Jan 17, 1997
HSW GMBH ARTHROSCOPE
Henke Sass Wolf of America, Inc.
Orthopedic
234d
Cleared
Dec 20, 1996
ACUFEX MOSAICPLASTY COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc.
Orthopedic
59d
Cleared
Nov 27, 1996
KARL STORZ SLOTTED WHISKER ARTHROSCOPIC BLADE
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
114d
Cleared
Nov 14, 1996
KSEA LARGE JOINT ARTHROSCOPY SET
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Orthopedic
71d
Cleared
Oct 11, 1996
THERMO-PLASTIC SHAVER BLADES
Stryker Endoscopy
Orthopedic
49d
Cleared
Oct 10, 1996
KARL STORZ MAGNIFYING ARTHROSOCPES
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
195d
Cleared
Oct 08, 1996
APEX UNIVERSAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM & TWO-CONNECTION TUBING SET
Linvatec Corp.
Orthopedic
167d
Cleared
Sep 11, 1996
AMO ARTHOSCOPES
American Microptiks, Inc.
Orthopedic
86d
Cleared
Sep 04, 1996
MYELOTEC MYELOSCOPE
Myelotec, Inc.
Orthopedic
232d
Cleared
Aug 22, 1996
ARTHRO-SURGIMAT
W.O.M. World of Medicine GmbH
Orthopedic
83d
Cleared
Jul 19, 1996
ARTHOCARE ARTHROSCOPIC ELECTROSURGERY SYSTEM MODEL 970
Arthrocare Corp.
Orthopedic
32d
Cleared
Jul 15, 1996
ARTHROCARE ARTHROSCOPIC ELECTROSURGERY SYSTEM (MODEL 970)
Arthrocare Corp.
Orthopedic
70d
Cleared
Jun 21, 1996
PROLINE FAST PASS ARTHOSCOPIC NEEDLE PASSER
Acufex Microsurgical, Inc.
General & Plastic Surgery
38d
Cleared
May 31, 1996
INSTRUMENT SET FOR ARTHROSCOPIC PERCUTANEOUS DISCECTOMY
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
29d
Cleared
May 07, 1996
KSEA INSTRUMENTS FOR ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
36d
Cleared
Apr 10, 1996
ARTHOSCOPE
United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc
Orthopedic
42d