Cleared Special

K020841 - AVON PATELLAR COMPONENT

K020841 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for AVON PATELLAR COMPONENT, manufactured by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KRR cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 27-day FDA review.

K020841 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Orthopedic device
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K020841 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AVON PATELLAR COMPONENT. Classified as Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femoral, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Metal/polymer (product code KRR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (Allendale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 11, 2002 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3540 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K020841

510(k) Number K020841 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 15, 2002
Decision Date April 11, 2002
Days to Decision 27 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
95d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KRR Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KRR Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femoral, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Metal/polymer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3540
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 - KRR Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femoral, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Metal/polymer

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