Cleared Traditional

K042757 - VANGUARD SSK KNEE SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Feb 2005
Decision
130d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K042757 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VANGUARD SSK KNEE SYSTEM. This device is classified as a Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer (Class II - Special Controls, product code JWH).

Submitted by Biomet, Inc. (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 11, 2005, 130 days after receiving the submission on October 4, 2004.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3560.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K042757 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 04, 2004
Decision Date February 11, 2005
Days to Decision 130 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3560

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