Tri-Polar System
FDA 510(k) K991990 · Biomet, Inc.
510(k) numberK991990
Submission
- Device name
- Tri-Polar System
- Applicant
- Biomet, Inc.
Warsaw, IN, US - Received
- June 14, 1999
- Decision date
- September 10, 1999
- Decision
- Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
- Type
- Traditional 510(k)
- Summary
- 510(k) summary available from FDA
Device classification
- Product code
- KWY – Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented
- Device class
- Class II (moderate risk)
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 888.3390
- Specialty
- Orthopedic
- Implant
- Yes
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Questions and answers
When was Tri-Polar System cleared by the FDA?
Tri-Polar System (K991990) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on September 10, 1999, 88 days after the submission was received.
What is the product code of K991990?
The FDA product code is KWY – Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 888.3390.