Cleared Traditional

K230904 - Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K230904 · Arthrex, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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Jun 2023
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Class 2
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K230904 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Arthrex Virtual Implant Positioning (VIP) System. Classified as Shoulder Arthroplasty Implantation System (product code QHE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Arthrex, Inc. (Naples, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 22, 2023 after a review of 83 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3660 - 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 K230904 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 31, 2023
Decision Date June 22, 2023
Days to Decision 83 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
39d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 83d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code QHE Shoulder Arthroplasty Implantation System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3660
Definition Intended To Be Used To Assist In The Implantation Of A Specific Shoulder Arthroplasty Device Or A Set Of Specific Shoulder Arthroplasty Devices. Indicated To Include Guiding Alignment, Making Or Establishing Cuts, Selecting, Sizing, Attaching, Positioning Or Orienting Implant Components.
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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