Cleared Special

K241008 - Tricera Arthroscopic System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
Tricera Controller (R-10001) Tricera Handpiece, Autoclavable (R-10023) Veriflow (R-10003) Exoflow (R-10017) 3-in-1 Shaver 4.2mm (R-10008) 3-in-1 Shaver 5.0mm (R-10014) Dynablator (R-10005) Standard Burr 5.0mm (R-10021) Standard Shaver 3.4mm (R-10012) Curved Standard Shaver 3.4mm (R-10024) Curved Standard Ball Burr XL, 5.0mm (R-10025) Curved Shaver XL 4.2mm (R-10026) Curved Dynablator, XL (R-10027)

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

K241008 · Relign Corporation, Subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet · Orthopedic device
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May 2024
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K241008 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Tricera Arthroscopic System. Classified as Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories within the GEI classification (a category for electrosurgical cutting and coagulation devices), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Relign Corporation, Subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet (Campbell, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 8, 2024 after a review of 26 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4400 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K241008 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 12, 2024
Decision Date May 08, 2024
Days to Decision 26 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
96d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 26d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4400
Definition Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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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