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..
914
Total
914
Cleared
135d
Avg days
1976
Since
914 devices
Cleared
Sep 04, 2003
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TIBIAL TRAY SCREW HOLE PLUGS
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
23d
Cleared
Sep 02, 2003
TRIATHLON POSTERIORLY STABILIZED (PS) TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
Aug 21, 2003
COLUMBUS (PS)
Aesculap, Inc.
Orthopedic
198d
Cleared
Aug 21, 2003
GENESIS II POSTERIOR STABILIZED HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
27d
Cleared
Aug 08, 2003
VKS/TC-PLUS REVISION KNEE
Plus Orthopedics
Orthopedic
18d
Cleared
Jul 15, 2003
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT BALANCED KNEE MODULAR TIBIAL SYSTEM
Ortho Development Corp.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
Apr 02, 2003
OPTETRAK TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM - MOLDED METAL-BACK TIBIAL COMPONENT
Exactech, Inc.
Orthopedic
28d
Cleared
Mar 25, 2003
PROVEN MODULAR TIBIAL TRAY
Stelkast Company
Orthopedic
29d
Cleared
Feb 25, 2003
UNICONDYLAR FEMORAL COMPONENT
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Orthopedic
27d
Cleared
Feb 03, 2003
DURACON CS LIPPED EXTRA SMALL TIBIAL INSERT
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
90d
Cleared
Jan 17, 2003
MAXIM ACCEL KNEE SYSTEM
Biomet, Inc.
Orthopedic
87d
Cleared
Jan 15, 2003
NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION - TRABECULAR METAL AUGMENTS
Implex Corp.
Orthopedic
29d
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
Nov 08, 2002
MODIFICATION TO VKS KNEE SYSTEM
Plus Orthopedics
Orthopedic
28d
Cleared
Oct 18, 2002
DURACON CS TIBIAL INSERT
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Orthopedic
165d
Cleared
Oct 18, 2002
VKS KNEE SYSTEM
Plus Orthopedics
Orthopedic
105d
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
Aug 15, 2002
ANTERIOR STABILIZED TIBIAL BEARINGS
Biomet Orthopedics, Inc.
Orthopedic
10d
Cleared
Aug 09, 2002
NATURAL-KNEE II SYSTEM COCR TIBIAL BASEPLATE
Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.
Orthopedic
87d