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..
681
Total
681
Cleared
132d
Avg days
1977
Since
681 devices
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
Jun 27, 1997
LIMITED REUSE ENDOSCOPIC BLADES
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
51d
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
Mar 05, 1997
KARL STORZ MULTIDRIVE II MINI SHAVER FOR ARTHROSCOPY
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
57d
Cleared
Jan 22, 1997
STRYKER TEMPEST ORTHOPEDIC PUMP
Stryker Endoscopy
Orthopedic
153d
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
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
Cleared
Mar 08, 1996
PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC DISCECTOMY
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
Orthopedic
52d
Cleared
Feb 14, 1996
AESCULAP ENDOSCCOPIC SPINE INSTRUMENTS
Aesculap, Inc.
Orthopedic
127d
Cleared
Feb 09, 1996
BOZOTTA REINSERTION FORCEPS
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
71d
Cleared
Jan 17, 1996
KARL STORZ TARGETING UNIT
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Orthopedic
36d
Cleared
Dec 18, 1995
INCL ENDOSCOPE
Sofamor Danek USA,Inc.
Orthopedic
69d
Cleared
Dec 08, 1995
CANNULOC THREADED CANNULA
Linvatec Corp.
Orthopedic
23d