K111936 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ORTHO DEVLOPMENT CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented (product code LZO), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Ortho Development (Draper, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 21, 2011 after a review of 75 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3353 - 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.