Cleared Traditional

K013806 - SYNTHES METALLIC SPIKED WASHERS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K013806 · Synthes (Usa) · Orthopedic device
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Feb 2002
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Class 2
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K013806 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SYNTHES METALLIC SPIKED WASHERS. Classified as Washer, Bolt Nut (product code HTN), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (Paoli, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 8, 2002 after a review of 85 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K013806 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 15, 2001
Decision Date February 08, 2002
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
37d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HTN Washer, Bolt Nut
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030
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.

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