Cleared Special

K112556 - ADM AND ADM/MDM DURATION INSERTS

K112556 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ADM AND ADM/MDM DURATION INSERTS by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code MEH) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 26-day FDA review.

K112556 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Orthopedic device
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K112556 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ADM AND ADM/MDM DURATION INSERTS, ADM AND ADM/MDM X3 INSERTS. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-porous, Calcium Phosphate (product code MEH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (Mahwah, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 28, 2011 after a review of 26 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K112556 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 02, 2011
Decision Date September 28, 2011
Days to Decision 26 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
96d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 26d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-porous, Calcium Phosphate
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3353
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 - MEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-porous, Calcium Phosphate

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