Cleared Traditional

K983843 - BIO-BUTTON 6.5MM, BIO-BUTTON 8MM, MODEL #'S AR-2236B & AR-2238B (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Mar 1999
Decision
133d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K983843 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIO-BUTTON 6.5MM, BIO-BUTTON 8MM, MODEL #'S AR-2236B & AR-2238B. This device is classified as a Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue (Class II - Special Controls, product code MAI).

Submitted by Arthrex, Inc. (Naples, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 12, 1999, 133 days after receiving the submission on October 30, 1998.

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

Submission Details

510(k) Number K983843 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 30, 1998
Decision Date March 12, 1999
Days to Decision 133 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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