Cleared Special

K010786 - ULNAR HEAD IMPLANT

K010786 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ULNAR HEAD IMPLANT, manufactured by Avanta Orthopaedics, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KXE cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 27-day FDA review.

K010786 · Avanta Orthopaedics, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K010786 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ULNAR HEAD IMPLANT. Classified as Prosthesis, Wrist, Hemi-, Ulnar (product code KXE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Avanta Orthopaedics, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 11, 2001 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3810 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K010786

510(k) Number K010786 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 15, 2001
Decision Date April 11, 2001
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
95d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KXE Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KXE Prosthesis, Wrist, Hemi-, Ulnar
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3810
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 - KXE Prosthesis, Wrist, Hemi-, Ulnar

All 7
Devices cleared under the same product code (KXE) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K010786.
SBI ULNAR HEAD IMPLANT
K061146 · Small Bone Innovations, Inc. · Jul 2006
ASCENSION MUH
K052137 · Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. · Nov 2005
WMT MODULAR ULNAR HEAD IMPLANT
K020274 · Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · Feb 2002
ULNAR HEAD IMPLANT
K982268 · Avanta Orthopaedics, Inc. · Dec 1998
SILASTIC HEMI WRIST IMPLANT H.P. (RAD.)
K812053 · Dow Corning Corp. Healthcare Industries Materials · Aug 1981
ULNAR HEAD PROTHESIS
K790125 · Cutter Laboratories, Inc. · Feb 1979