Cleared Traditional

STEINMAN PIN, THREAD (K903266) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K903266 · Onyx Medical Corp. · Orthopedic device
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Jul 1990
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Class 2
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K903266 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the STEINMAN PIN, THREAD. Classified as Pin, Fixation, Threaded (product code JDW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Onyx Medical Corp. (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 30, 1990 after a review of 6 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040 - 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 K903266 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 24, 1990
Decision Date July 30, 1990
Days to Decision 6 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
116d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 6d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JDW Pin, Fixation, Threaded
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040
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 - JDW Pin, Fixation, Threaded

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