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Medial Knee Implanted Shock Absorber

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Product Code
Definition
A medial knee implanted shock absorber is a device implanted outside of the knee capsule extending from the distal femur to the proximal tibia. It is intended to reduce loads on the intra-articular medial joint surface. The device employs a shock absorbing mechanical system and is biomechanically stabilized by plates and screws. The device is not intended to span the lateral knee.
Physical State
The device employs a shock absorbing mechanical system and is biomechanically stabilized by plates and screws.
Technical Method
Reduces the amount load carried by the degenerated or damaged surfaces of the medial knee joint by transferring the load onto the subject device instead of the other compartments of the knee.
Target Area
Medial knee
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.3610
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code QVV is linked to regulation 21CFR888.3610, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.

Medial Knee Implanted Shock Absorber

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A medial knee implanted shock absorber is a device implanted outside of the knee capsule extending from the distal femur to the proximal tibia. It is intended to reduce loads on the intra-articular medial joint surface. The device employs a shock absorbing mechanical system and is biomechanically stabilized by plates and screws. The device is not intended to span the lateral knee.
Physical State
The device employs a shock absorbing mechanical system and is biomechanically stabilized by plates and screws.
Technical Method
Reduces the amount load carried by the degenerated or damaged surfaces of the medial knee joint by transferring the load onto the subject device instead of the other compartments of the knee.
Target Area
Medial knee
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.3610
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code QVV is linked to regulation 21CFR888.3610, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.