Cleared Special

K020497 - TRIDENT ELEVATED RIM LINER

K020497 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for TRIDENT ELEVATED RIM LINER by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code LPH) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 18-day FDA review.

K020497 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Orthopedic device
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K020497 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TRIDENT ELEVATED RIM LINER. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Porous Uncemented (product code LPH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (Allendale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 4, 2002 after a review of 18 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3358 - 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 K020497 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 14, 2002
Decision Date March 04, 2002
Days to Decision 18 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
104d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 18d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Porous Uncemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3358
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 - LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Porous Uncemented

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