Cleared Traditional

K910723 - BIODEGRADABLE SURGICAL STAPLE

K910723 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for BIODEGRADABLE SURGICAL STAPLE, manufactured by Instrument Makar, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code JDR cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 20-day FDA review.

K910723 · Instrument Makar, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K910723 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIODEGRADABLE SURGICAL STAPLE. Classified as Staple, Fixation, Bone (product code JDR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Instrument Makar, Inc. (Washington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 12, 1991 after a review of 20 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030 - 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 - K910723

510(k) Number K910723 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 20, 1991
Decision Date March 12, 1991
Days to Decision 20 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
102d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 20d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

JDR Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JDR Staple, Fixation, Bone
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030
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 - JDR Staple, Fixation, Bone

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