Cleared Special

K111397 - TITAN TI SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM

K111397 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for TITAN TI SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM, manufactured by Arthrocare Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code MBI cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 54-day FDA review.

K111397 · Arthrocare Corp. · Orthopedic device
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K111397 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TITAN TI SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM. Classified as Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue within the MBI classification (a category for soft tissue fixation fasteners and anchoring systems), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Arthrocare Corp. (Sunnyvale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 12, 2011 after a review of 54 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. 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K111397

510(k) Number K111397 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 19, 2011
Decision Date July 12, 2011
Days to Decision 54 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
68d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 54d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MBI Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
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.

Regulatory Peers - MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue

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