Cleared Traditional

K032686 - ASCENSION MODULAR RADIAL HEAD (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K032686 · Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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Oct 2003
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Class 2
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K032686 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ASCENSION MODULAR RADIAL HEAD. Classified as Prosthesis, Elbow, Hemi-, Radial, Polymer (product code KWI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. (Austin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 22, 2003 after a review of 54 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3170 - 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 K032686 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 29, 2003
Decision Date October 22, 2003
Days to Decision 54 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
68d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 54d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KWI Prosthesis, Elbow, Hemi-, Radial, Polymer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3170
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.