Cleared Traditional

K990032 - MODULAR PROTUSIO CUP

K990032 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODULAR PROTUSIO CUP by Biomet, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code JDI) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 43-day FDA review.

K990032 · Biomet, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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Feb 1999
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K990032 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODULAR PROTUSIO CUP. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented (product code JDI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biomet, Inc. (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 18, 1999 after a review of 43 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3350 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K990032 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 06, 1999
Decision Date February 18, 1999
Days to Decision 43 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 43d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3350
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 - JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented

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