Cleared Special

K013527 - MODIFICATION TO SYNTHES (USA) REAMER IRRIGATOR ASPIRATOR (RIA) SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class I Orthopedic device.

K013527 · Synthes (Usa) · Orthopedic device
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K013527 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO SYNTHES (USA) REAMER IRRIGATOR ASPIRATOR (RIA) SYSTEM. Classified as Reamer (product code HTO), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (Paoli, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 21, 2001 after a review of 59 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.4540 - 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 K013527 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 23, 2001
Decision Date December 21, 2001
Days to Decision 59 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
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 59d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HTO Reamer
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.4540
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.