Cleared Special

K121493 - ASCEND SHOULDER SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Jun 2012
Decision
30d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K121493 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ASCEND SHOULDER SYSTEM. This device is classified as a Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer Cemented (Class II - Special Controls, product code KWS).

Submitted by Tornier, Inc. (Edina, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 20, 2012, 30 days after receiving the submission on May 21, 2012.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3660.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K121493 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 21, 2012
Decision Date June 20, 2012
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code KWS — Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer Cemented
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3660

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