Cleared Traditional

K093805 - OSCAR 3 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K093805 · Orthosonics, Ltd. · Orthopedic device
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Feb 2010
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Class 2
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K093805 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OSCAR 3. Classified as Instrument, Surgical, Sonic And Accessory/attachment (product code JDX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Orthosonics, Ltd. (Ashburton, Devon, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 19, 2010 after a review of 70 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.4580 - 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 K093805 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 11, 2009
Decision Date February 19, 2010
Days to Decision 70 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
52d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 70d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JDX Instrument, Surgical, Sonic And Accessory/attachment
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.4580
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.