Cleared Traditional

K992287 - FIRST STEP UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Nov 1999
Decision
132d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K992287 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FIRST STEP UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE SYSTEM. This device is classified as a Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-constrained, Cemented, Metal/polymer (Class II - Special Controls, product code HSX).

Submitted by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (Allendale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 16, 1999, 132 days after receiving the submission on July 7, 1999.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3520.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K992287 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 07, 1999
Decision Date November 16, 1999
Days to Decision 132 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code HSX — Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-constrained, Cemented, Metal/polymer
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3520

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