Cleared Traditional

FootHold System (K220797) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K220797 · Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC · Orthopedic device
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Apr 2022
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K220797 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FootHold System. Classified as Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue within the MBI classification (a category for soft tissue fixation fasteners and anchoring systems), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 15, 2022 after a review of 28 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. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K220797 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 18, 2022
Decision Date April 15, 2022
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
94d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
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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