Cleared Traditional

K961900 - TIBIAL TRAY PLUG, A PRODUCT LINE ADDITION TO THE AXIOM TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K961900 · Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · Orthopedic device
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Jul 1996
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Class 2
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K961900 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TIBIAL TRAY PLUG, A PRODUCT LINE ADDITION TO THE AXIOM TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM. Classified as Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Metal/polymer (product code HRY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc (Arlington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 25, 1996 after a review of 70 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3530 - 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 K961900 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 16, 1996
Decision Date July 25, 1996
Days to Decision 70 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
52d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 70d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HRY Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-constrained, Cemented, Metal/polymer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3530
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.