Cleared Traditional

K960535 - APOLLO TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM SINGLE LUG PATELLA

K960535 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for APOLLO TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM SINGLE LUG PATELLA, manufactured by Intermedics Orthopedics. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code JWH cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 76-day FDA review.

K960535 · Intermedics Orthopedics · Orthopedic device
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Apr 1996
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K960535 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the APOLLO TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM SINGLE LUG PATELLA. Classified as Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer (product code JWH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Intermedics Orthopedics (Austin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 23, 1996 after a review of 76 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 - K960535

510(k) Number K960535 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 07, 1996
Decision Date April 23, 1996
Days to Decision 76 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
46d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 76d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

JWH Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-constrained, 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 - JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Polymer/metal/polymer

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