Cleared Traditional

K964431 - ZIRCONIA CERAMIC MODULAR HEADS (NORTON ADVANCED CERAMICS) (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Aug 1997
Decision
279d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K964431 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ZIRCONIA CERAMIC MODULAR HEADS (NORTON ADVANCED CERAMICS). This device is classified as a Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented (Class II - Special Controls, product code LZO).

Submitted by Biomet, Inc. (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 11, 1997, 279 days after receiving the submission on November 5, 1996.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3353.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K964431 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 05, 1996
Decision Date August 11, 1997
Days to Decision 279 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code LZO — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/ceramic/polymer, Cemented Or Non-porous, Uncemented
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3353

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