Cleared Traditional

K970896 - MITEK 3.5 MM PANALOK WEDGE ABSORBABLE SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Jun 1997
Decision
90d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K970896 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MITEK 3.5 MM PANALOK WEDGE ABSORBABLE SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM. This device is classified as a Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue (Class II - Special Controls, product code MAI).

Submitted by Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 9, 1997, 90 days after receiving the submission on March 11, 1997.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K970896 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 11, 1997
Decision Date June 09, 1997
Days to Decision 90 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code MAI — Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030

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