Cleared Special

K121004 - APEX KIRSCHNER WIRES AND STEINMANN PINS

K121004 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for APEX KIRSCHNER WIRES AND STEINMANN PINS, manufactured by Apex Tools & Orthopedics Co.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code HTY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 21-day FDA review.

K121004 · Apex Tools & Orthopedics Co. · Orthopedic device
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K121004 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the APEX KIRSCHNER WIRES AND STEINMANN PINS. Classified as Pin, Fixation, Smooth (product code HTY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Apex Tools & Orthopedics Co. (Washington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 24, 2012 after a review of 21 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 - K121004

510(k) Number K121004 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 03, 2012
Decision Date April 24, 2012
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
101d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HTY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HTY Pin, Fixation, Smooth
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.

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