Cleared Traditional

K974847 - 5.0MM PARACHUTE CORKSCREW SUTURE ANCHOR MODEL AR-22255, 3.5MM PARACHUTE CORKSCREW SUTURE ANCHOR MODEL AR-22235 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Aug 1998
Decision
220d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K974847 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the 5.0MM PARACHUTE CORKSCREW SUTURE ANCHOR MODEL AR-22255, 3.5MM PARACHUTE CORKSCREW SUTURE ANCHOR MODEL AR-22235. This device is classified as a Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue (Class II - Special Controls, product code MBI).

Submitted by Arthrex, Inc. (Naples, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 6, 1998, 220 days after receiving the submission on December 29, 1997.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K974847 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 29, 1997
Decision Date August 06, 1998
Days to Decision 220 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code MBI — Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040

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