Cleared Traditional

BI-ARTICULAR II HIP DEVICE (K872019) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K872019 · Zimmer, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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Jul 1987
Decision
56d
Days
Class 2
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K872019 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BI-ARTICULAR II HIP DEVICE. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented (product code KWY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 21, 1987 after a review of 56 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3390 - 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 K872019 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 26, 1987
Decision Date July 21, 1987
Days to Decision 56 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
66d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 56d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KWY Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3390
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 - KWY Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented

All 47
Devices cleared under the same product code (KWY) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K872019.
P.F.C. HIP SYSTEM POROUS COATED FEMORAL COMPONENT
K893872 · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · Sep 1989
ZIMMER BEADED THREADED ACETABULAR CUP
K884658 · Zimmer, Inc. · Nov 1988
JOHNSON & JOHNSON BIPOLAR ENDOPROTHESIS
K873514 · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · Sep 1987
HOWMEDICA BIPOLAR PROSTHESIS
K861105 · Howmedica Corp. · Apr 1986
HOWMEDICA BIPOLAR PROSTHESIS
K855231 · Howmedica Corp. · Feb 1986
HASTINGS BIPOLAR ENDOPROSTHESIS
K842344 · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · Sep 1984