Cleared Special

K172165 - Q-Fix Suture Anchor (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Aug 2017
Decision
30d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K172165 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Q-Fix Suture Anchor. This device is classified as a Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue (Class II - Special Controls, product code MBI).

Submitted by ArthroCare Corporation (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 17, 2017, 30 days after receiving the submission on July 18, 2017.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K172165 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 18, 2017
Decision Date August 17, 2017
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code MBI — Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040

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