Cleared Special

K030971 - MODIFICATION TO MODULAR PLUS REVISION STEM

K030971 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO MODULAR PLUS REVISION STEM, manufactured by Plus Orthopedics. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code LWJ cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 27-day FDA review.

K030971 · Plus Orthopedics · Orthopedic device
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K030971 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO MODULAR PLUS REVISION STEM. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Uncemented (product code LWJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Plus Orthopedics (Round Rock, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 24, 2003 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3360 - 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 - K030971

510(k) Number K030971 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 28, 2003
Decision Date April 24, 2003
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.

LWJ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code LWJ Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Uncemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3360
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 - LWJ Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Uncemented

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