Cleared Special

K221232 - Univers Revers Humeral Cup Implant

K221232 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Univers Revers Humeral Cup Implant, manufactured by Arthrex, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code HSD cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 20-day FDA review.

K221232 · Arthrex, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K221232 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Univers Revers Humeral Cup Implant. Classified as Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented (product code HSD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Arthrex, Inc. (Naples, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 19, 2022 after a review of 20 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3690 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K221232

510(k) Number K221232 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 29, 2022
Decision Date May 19, 2022
Days to Decision 20 days
Submission Type Special
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
102d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 20d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HSD Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3690
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.

Regulatory Peers - HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented

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