Cleared Abbreviated

K983435 - ROTORBLADE

K983435 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ROTORBLADE by Li Medical Technologies, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code MAI) cleared through the Abbreviated 510(k) pathway after a 212-day FDA review.

K983435 · Li Medical Technologies, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K983435 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ROTORBLADE. Classified as Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue (product code MAI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Li Medical Technologies, Inc. (Shelton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 29, 1999 after a review of 212 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. The Abbreviated 510(k) pathway was used, relying on FDA-recognized standards to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

Device pattern: Standards-based predicate clearance. Standards-verified equivalence. The Abbreviated pathway signals strong alignment with FDA-recognized performance standards - typically associated with lower review burden and faster clearance cycles.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K983435 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 29, 1998
Decision Date April 29, 1999
Days to Decision 212 days
Submission Type Abbreviated
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
90d slower than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 212d
Pathway characteristics
Standards-based clearance path.

Device Classification

Product Code MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030
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 - MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue

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