Cleared Traditional

K012572 - SOFT TISSUE SCREW AND WASHER (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Dec 2001
Decision
116d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K012572 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SOFT TISSUE SCREW AND WASHER. This device is classified as a Screw, Fixation, Bone (Class II - Special Controls, product code HWC).

Submitted by Biomet, Inc. (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 3, 2001, 116 days after receiving the submission on August 9, 2001.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K012572 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 09, 2001
Decision Date December 03, 2001
Days to Decision 116 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code HWC — Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040

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