Cleared Traditional

MODIFIED AML + ACETABULAR CUP PROSTHESIS (K900891) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K900891 · Depuy, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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Class 2
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K900891 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFIED AML + ACETABULAR CUP PROSTHESIS. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented (product code JDI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Depuy, Inc. (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 12, 1990 after a review of 13 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3350 - 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 K900891 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - NSE Converted (SN)
Date Received February 27, 1990
Decision Date March 12, 1990
Days to Decision 13 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
109d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 13d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3350
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 - JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented

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Devices cleared under the same product code (JDI) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K900891.
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OSTEONICS ECSI HIP STEM SERIES
K900836 · Osteonics Corp. · Mar 1990
TITANIUM MODULAR COLLARED HIP PROSTHESIS
K895035 · Depuy, Inc. · Jan 1990
TITANIUM MODULAR MODULAR COLLARLESS HIP
K895036 · Depuy, Inc. · Jan 1990
QUANTUM HIP STEM
K896325 · Depuy, Inc. · Jan 1990