Cleared Special

K243980 - ARVIS Surgical Navigation System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K243980 · Kico Knee Innovation Company Pty Limited · Orthopedic device
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Mar 2025
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K243980 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ARVIS Surgical Navigation System. Classified as Orthopedic Augmented Reality (product code SBF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Kico Knee Innovation Company Pty Limited (Frenchs Forest, AU). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 21, 2025 after a review of 88 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 K243980 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 23, 2024
Decision Date March 21, 2025
Days to Decision 88 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
34d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 88d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code SBF Orthopedic Augmented Reality
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4560
Definition An Orthopedic Augmented Reality Device Provides Visual Guidance During Orthopedic Procedures, Where The Use Of Stereotaxic Navigation Is Utilized. Visual Guidance Is Displayed As “augmented Reality” Stereoscopic Images To Intraoperatively Augment The User’s Field Of View.
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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