Cleared Traditional

K170748 - GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Jan 2018
Decision
307d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K170748 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System. This device is classified as a Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration (Class II - Special Controls, product code PHX).

Submitted by Depuy Ireland UC (Ringaskiddy, IE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 11, 2018, 307 days after receiving the submission on March 10, 2017.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3660. Intended To Be Used To Relieve Pain And To Replace The Glenoid And Humeral Side Of The Shoulder Joint In Order To Restore Mobility In A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint With Severe Arthropathy Or A Previous Joint Replacement With A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K170748 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 10, 2017
Decision Date January 11, 2018
Days to Decision 307 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code PHX — Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3660
Definition Intended To Be Used To Relieve Pain And To Replace The Glenoid And Humeral Side Of The Shoulder Joint In Order To Restore Mobility In A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint With Severe Arthropathy Or A Previous Joint Replacement With A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint.

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