Cleared Traditional

K011299 - SMITH AND NEPHEW 5.00MM ABSORBABLE POLYMER ANCHOR (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Jun 2001
Decision
58d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K011299 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SMITH AND NEPHEW 5.00MM ABSORBABLE POLYMER ANCHOR. This device is classified as a Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue (Class II - Special Controls, product code MAI).

Submitted by Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Andover, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 27, 2001, 58 days after receiving the submission on April 30, 2001.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K011299 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 30, 2001
Decision Date June 27, 2001
Days to Decision 58 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code MAI — Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030

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