Cleared Special

K023777 - ARTHRONET BLACKLINE 2 AND 3 PIECE ARTHROSCOPIC BLADES, MODELS 123, 133, 153, 163, 173 AND 183

K023777 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ARTHRONET BLACKLINE 2 AND 3 PIECE ARTHR..., manufactured by Arthronet Medical, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code HRX cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K023777 · Arthronet Medical, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K023777 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ARTHRONET BLACKLINE 2 AND 3 PIECE ARTHROSCOPIC BLADES, MODELS 123, 133, 153, .... Classified as Arthroscope (product code HRX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Arthronet Medical, Inc. (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 11, 2002 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.1100 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K023777

510(k) Number K023777 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 12, 2002
Decision Date December 11, 2002
Days to Decision 29 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
93d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HRX Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HRX Arthroscope
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.1100
Definition Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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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