Cleared Special

TRI-FIT FEMORAL STEM (K010243) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K010243 · Corin USA · Orthopedic device
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Feb 2001
Decision
21d
Days
Class 2
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K010243 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TRI-FIT FEMORAL STEM. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Uncemented (product code LWJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Corin USA (Tampa, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 15, 2001 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3360 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K010243 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 25, 2001
Decision Date February 15, 2001
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
101d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LWJ Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Uncemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3360
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 - LWJ Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Uncemented

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PRO-FEMUR R
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K002141 · Exactech, Inc. · Aug 2000
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K993601 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Nov 1999