Cleared Special

K180744 - Stablyx CMC Arthroplasty Implant System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K180744 · Skeletal Dynamics, LLC · Orthopedic device
Apr 2018
Decision
20d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K180744 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Stablyx CMC Arthroplasty Implant System. Classified as Prosthesis, Wrist, Carpal Trapezium (product code KYI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Skeletal Dynamics, LLC (Miami, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 11, 2018 after a review of 20 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3770 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K180744 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 22, 2018
Decision Date April 11, 2018
Days to Decision 20 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
96d faster than avg
Panel avg: 116d · This submission: 20d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KYI Prosthesis, Wrist, Carpal Trapezium
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3770
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.