Cleared Special

ROSA® Knee System (K242864) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K242864 · Orthosoft Inc. (d/b/a) Zimmer CAS · Orthopedic device
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K242864 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ROSA® Knee System. Classified as Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument within the OLO classification (a category covering orthopedic stereotaxic and surgical navigation instruments), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Orthosoft Inc. (d/b/a) Zimmer CAS (Montreal, CA). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 18, 2024 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4560 - 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 K242864 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 20, 2024
Decision Date October 18, 2024
Days to Decision 28 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
94d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4560
Definition Stereotaxic Guidance During Orthopedic Surgery Procedures. Indicated For Orthopedic Joint Or Spine Surgery. Neurological Stereotaxic Instruments Are Classified Under Product Code Haw.
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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