Cleared Special

K072706 - MICROCHOICE DRILLS AND SAWS

K072706 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MICROCHOICE DRILLS AND SAWS by Conmed Linvatec. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code HRX) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

K072706 · Conmed Linvatec · Orthopedic device
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K072706 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MICROCHOICE DRILLS AND SAWS, MICROPOWER DRILLS AND SAWS, MICROPOWER ORALMAX H.... Classified as Arthroscope (product code HRX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Conmed Linvatec (Largo, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 24, 2007 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.1100 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K072706 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 24, 2007
Decision Date October 24, 2007
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
92d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HRX Arthroscope
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.1100
Definition Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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 - HRX Arthroscope

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