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
Dec 30, 2002
NARROW ASCENT INTERLOK FEMORAL COMPONENTS
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
24d
Cleared
Dec 13, 2002
COLUMBUS (CR) TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Aesculap, Inc.
Orthopedic
30d
Cleared
Nov 13, 2002
SCORPIO CR AND PS CO CR FEMORAL COMPONENTS WITH TITANIUM PLASMA SPRAY COATING
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
254d
Cleared
Nov 08, 2002
COLUMBUS TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM (CR)
Aesculap, Inc.
Orthopedic
88d
Cleared
Oct 18, 2002
DURACON CS TIBIAL INSERT
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
165d
Cleared
Oct 17, 2002
OPTETRAK TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM OFFSET TIBIAL TRAY
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
23d
Cleared
Oct 17, 2002
NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR)-FLEX FEMORAL COMPONENTS
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
21d
Cleared
Aug 19, 2002
TOTAL KNEE FEMORAL COMPONENT
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
61d
Cleared
Jul 22, 2002
SEARCH EVOLUTION TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Aesculap, Inc.
Orthopedic
88d
Cleared
Jun 06, 2002
SCORPIO INSET PATELLAR COMPONENT
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
84d
Cleared
Jun 05, 2002
ASCENT ALL-POLY PS TIBIAL BEARINGS
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
23d
Cleared
Mar 15, 2002
VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (VHP) STERILIZATION OF UHMWPE COMPONENTS IN THE GENESIS KNEE SYSTEM, THE GENESIS II KNEE SYS
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
207d
Cleared
Dec 27, 2001
PROLONG HIGHLY CROSSLINKED POLYETHTYLENE CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) ARTICULAR SURFACE COMPONENTS
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
23d
Cleared
Nov 16, 2001
DURACON CONSTRAINED POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) TIBIAL INSERT
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
88d
Cleared
Aug 15, 2001
MAXIM RPG PS FEMORAL COMPONENT
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
22d
Cleared
Jul 31, 2001
OPTETRAK TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM, STRAIGHT STEM EXTENSIONS - ADDITIONAL SIZES
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
13d
Cleared
Jul 16, 2001
OPTETRAK TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM SIZE 0/1 DELTA (LINE EXTENSION)
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
21d
Cleared
Jun 28, 2001
SCORPIO CR SUPERFLEX TIBIAL INSERT
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
30d
Cleared
Jun 27, 2001
ORTHOGENESIS LPS SYSTEM
Depuy, Inc.
Orthopedic
259d
Cleared
Jun 19, 2001
PFC SIGMA LUGGED TIBIAL TRAY
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Orthopedic
264d
Cleared
May 18, 2001
ASCENT KNEE SYSTEM
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
28d
Cleared
Mar 19, 2001
NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) ARTICULAR SURFACE COMPONENTS
Zimmer, Inc.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
Mar 13, 2001
OPTETRAK B-SERIES TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
28d
Cleared
Feb 15, 2001
ENHANCED POLYETHYLENE KNEE PROSTHESES
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
311d