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..
685
Total
685
Cleared
132d
Avg days
1977
Since
685 devices
Cleared
Jan 30, 1998
XPS STRAIGHTSHOT MICROBRIDER SYSTEM OR TREBAY SHAVER SYSTEM
Xomed, Inc.
Orthopedic
136d
Cleared
Nov 21, 1997
GREATBATCH SCIENTIFIC MR COMPATIBLE ARTHROSCOPES AND SMALL JOINT ARTHROSCOPES
Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.
Orthopedic
191d
Cleared
Oct 29, 1997
KSEA ARTHROPUMP PLUS
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
176d
Cleared
Oct 24, 1997
TOTAL PERFORMANCE SYSTEM SHAVER
Stryker Endoscopy
Orthopedic
59d
Cleared
Sep 25, 1997
BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC. LAPAROSCOPIC DISC REMOVAL SYSTEM
Blackstone Medical, Inc.
Orthopedic
63d
Cleared
Aug 12, 1997
DYONICS DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY BLADES
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
182d
Cleared
Jul 31, 1997
MEDIVISION ARTHROSCOP
Medivision Scope Service Center, Inc.
Orthopedic
62d
Cleared
Jun 27, 1997
LIMITED REUSE ENDOSCOPIC BLADES
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
51d
Cleared
Jun 23, 1997
ARTHROSCOPE
Electro-Biology, Inc.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
Jun 18, 1997
UNIVERSAL DRIVE SYSTEM
Linvatec Corp.
Orthopedic
86d
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