FDA Product Code JWH: Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer
Total knee replacement is one of the most common orthopedic procedures in the United States. FDA product code JWH covers semi-constrained patellofemorotibial knee prostheses — implants that replace the articular surfaces of the femur, tibia, and patella to restore pain-free mobility.
These systems are designed to replicate the biomechanics of the natural knee while providing long-term stability. They are used in patients with advanced osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic joint damage.
JWH devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3560 and reviewed by the FDA Orthopedic panel.
Leading manufacturers include Zimmer, Inc., Smith & Nephew, Inc. and Howmedica Corp..
911
Total
911
Cleared
135d
Avg days
1976
Since
911 devices
Cleared
Jan 11, 2010
OPTETRAK LOGIC TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM TRAPEZOIDAL TIBIAL TRAY, SIZES 2.5F/1.5T-3.5F/4.5T
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
75d
Cleared
Sep 29, 2009
JOURNEY BCS KNEE SYSTEM
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
173d
Cleared
Aug 20, 2009
ADVANCE 913 MEDIAL PIVOT TIBIAL INSERT, ADVANCE 913 MEDIAL PIVOT TIBIAL BASE
Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc
Orthopedic
29d
Cleared
Jul 10, 2009
GMK TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Medacta International S.A.
Orthopedic
94d
Cleared
Nov 25, 2008
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PATIENT MATCHED TECHNOLOGY
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
99d
Cleared
Nov 18, 2008
DEPUY SIGMA CR-F FEMORAL COMPONENT
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Orthopedic
81d
Cleared
Oct 22, 2008
EVOLIS TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Medacta International S.A.
Orthopedic
195d
Cleared
Sep 02, 2008
OPTETRAK 9MM CRUCIATE RETAINING TIBIAL INSERT, SLOPE ++
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
48d
Cleared
Mar 20, 2008
VANGUARD KNEE SYSTEM TITANIUM FEMORAL COMPONENTS
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
52d
Cleared
Mar 07, 2008
GENDER SOLUTIONS NATURAL-KNEE FLEX SYSTEM
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
107d
Cleared
Jan 24, 2008
DEPUY SIGMA PS FEMORAL COMPONENTS
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Orthopedic
38d
Cleared
Dec 20, 2007
DEPUY LPS DISTAL FEMORAL COMPONENT
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Orthopedic
373d
Cleared
Dec 06, 2007
LEGION STEM WITH HOLES
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
Nov 20, 2007
TC-PLUS PRIMARY KNEE SYSTEM
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
46d
Cleared
Oct 15, 2007
MODIFICATION TO TRIATHLON TS KNEE SYSTEM
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
66d
Cleared
Sep 19, 2007
CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE ARTICULAR INSERTS
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
156d
Cleared
Sep 06, 2007
NEXGEN PROLONG ALL-POLY PATELLA
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
21d
Cleared
Aug 15, 2007
EXACTECH OPTETRAK PROXIMAL TIBIAL SPACER
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
50d
Cleared
Aug 15, 2007
MODIFICATION TO SCORPIO NRG KNEE SYSTEM
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
26d
Cleared
Jun 01, 2007
TRIATHLON TS KNEE SYSTEM
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
142d
Cleared
Mar 02, 2007
DEPUY KNEE PROSTHESIS SYSTEM UNIVERSAL STEM EXTENSIONS AND FEMORAL METAPHYSEAL SLEEVES
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Orthopedic
86d
Cleared
Oct 13, 2006
NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION LEGACY POSTERIOR STABILIZED FLEX FIXED BEARING AND TIVANIUM TI-6AL-4V ALLOY FEMORAL
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
28d
Cleared
Aug 03, 2006
TRIATHLON LOW PROFILE TIBIAL TRAY
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
15d
Cleared
Aug 01, 2006
OXYGENLESS PACKAGING CONVERSION OF LEGACY CENTERPULSE STANDARD POLYETHYLENE DEVICES
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
29d