Cleared Traditional

K002413 - ULTRASORB SUTURE ANCHOR

K002413 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ULTRASORB SUTURE ANCHOR by Li Medical Technologies, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code MAI) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 43-day FDA review.

K002413 · Li Medical Technologies, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K002413 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ULTRASORB SUTURE ANCHOR. Classified as Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue (product code MAI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Li Medical Technologies, Inc. (Shelton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 19, 2000 after a review of 43 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K002413 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 07, 2000
Decision Date September 19, 2000
Days to Decision 43 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 43d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Orthopedic devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue

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