Cleared Traditional

K052596 - MODULAR THUMB IMPLANT

K052596 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODULAR THUMB IMPLANT by Biopro, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code KYI) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 55-day FDA review.

K052596 · Biopro, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K052596 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODULAR THUMB IMPLANT, MODELS 17065,17066,17243,17067,17199,17238,17005,17239.... Classified as Prosthesis, Wrist, Carpal Trapezium (product code KYI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biopro, Inc. (Port Huron, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 15, 2005 after a review of 55 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3770 - 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 K052596 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 21, 2005
Decision Date November 15, 2005
Days to Decision 55 days
Submission Type Traditional
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
67d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 55d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KYI Prosthesis, Wrist, Carpal Trapezium
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3770
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 - KYI Prosthesis, Wrist, Carpal Trapezium

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