Cleared Special

K223199 - 2.1 x 255mm Drill, 22mm Stop

K223199 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for 2.1 x 255mm Drill, manufactured by Biomet Microfixation. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code HBE cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 33-day FDA review.

K223199 · Biomet Microfixation · Neurology device
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K223199 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the 2.1 x 255mm Drill, 22mm Stop. Classified as Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (simple, Powered) (product code HBE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biomet Microfixation (Jacksonville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 15, 2022 after a review of 33 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4310 - the FDA neurology device 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 - K223199

510(k) Number K223199 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 13, 2022
Decision Date November 15, 2022
Days to Decision 33 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
116d faster than avg
Panel avg: 149d · This submission: 33d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HBE Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HBE Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (simple, Powered)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4310
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 Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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