Cleared Traditional

ARTHREX K-WIRE ,THREADED MODELS AR-8990 TO 899X, AR-8991T TO AR-899XT (K052736) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K052736 · Arthrex, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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Nov 2005
Decision
34d
Days
Class 2
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K052736 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ARTHREX K-WIRE ,THREADED MODELS AR-8990 TO 899X, AR-8991T TO AR-899XT. Classified as Pin, Fixation, Smooth (product code HTY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Arthrex, Inc. (Naples, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 3, 2005 after a review of 34 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040 - 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 K052736 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 30, 2005
Decision Date November 03, 2005
Days to Decision 34 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
88d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 34d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HTY Pin, Fixation, Smooth
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040
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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