Cleared Special

K080842 - APEX KNEE SYSTEM, MODEL KC-230XY, KC-240XY [ NO HOLES, 2 HOLES]

K080842 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for APEX KNEE SYSTEM, manufactured by Omni Life Science, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code MBH cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 59-day FDA review.

K080842 · Omni Life Science, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K080842 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the APEX KNEE SYSTEM, MODEL KC-230XY, KC-240XY [ NO HOLES, 2 HOLES]. Classified as Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/metal/polymer (product code MBH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Omni Life Science, Inc. (Raynham, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 23, 2008 after a review of 59 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3565 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K080842

510(k) Number K080842 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 25, 2008
Decision Date May 23, 2008
Days to Decision 59 days
Submission Type Special
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
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 59d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MBH Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/metal/polymer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3565
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 - MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/metal/polymer

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K080842 · APEX KNEE SYSTEM, MODEL KC-230XY, KC-240XY [ NO HOLES, 2 HOLES]
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