Universal Compression Screw
FDA 510(k) K904809 · Howmedica Corp.
510(k) numberK904809
Submission
- Device name
- Universal Compression Screw
- Applicant
- Howmedica Corp.
Rutherford, NJ, US - Received
- October 24, 1990
- Decision date
- June 28, 1991
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent for Some Indications (SN)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
Device classification
- Product code
- HWC – Screw, Fixation, Bone
- Device class
- Class II (moderate risk)
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 888.3040
- Specialty
- Orthopedic
- Implant
- Yes
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Questions and answers
When was Universal Compression Screw cleared by the FDA?
Universal Compression Screw (K904809) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent for Some Indications on June 28, 1991, 247 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K904809?
The FDA product code is HWC – Screw, Fixation, Bone, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040.