Arthrex Biowire

FDA 510(k) K091018 · Arthrex, Inc.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK091018

Submission

Device name
Arthrex Biowire
Applicant
Arthrex, Inc.
Naples, FL, US
Received
April 9, 2009
Decision date
July 30, 2010
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
GAS – Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyester
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 878.5000
Specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Implant
Yes

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Questions and answers

When was Arthrex Biowire cleared by the FDA?

Arthrex Biowire (K091018) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on July 30, 2010, 477 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K091018?

The FDA product code is GAS – Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyester, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.5000.