Cleared Special

Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Heads (22.2mm diameter) (K250834) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K250834 · Zimmer Biomet · Orthopedic device
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K250834 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Heads (22.2mm diameter). Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented (product code LZO), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Zimmer Biomet (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 18, 2025 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3353 - 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 K250834 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 19, 2025
Decision Date April 18, 2025
Days to Decision 30 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
92d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3353
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.

Regulatory Peers - LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented

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