Cleared Traditional

K873429 - FREEMAN-SAMUELSON MARK II PRESS-FIT TOT...

K873429 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FREEMAN-SAMUELSON MARK II PRESS-FIT TOT..., manufactured by Protek, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code MBV cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 64-day FDA review.

K873429 · Protek, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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Oct 1987
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Class 2
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K873429 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FREEMAN-SAMUELSON MARK II PRESS-FIT TOTAL KNEE. Classified as Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer (product code MBV), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Protek, Inc. (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 28, 1987 after a review of 64 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3560 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K873429

510(k) Number K873429 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 25, 1987
Decision Date October 28, 1987
Days to Decision 64 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
58d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 64d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

MBV Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MBV Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3560
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 - MBV Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer

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