Arthroscope
HRX is the FDA product code for Arthroscope, a class II device type, regulated under 21 CFR 888.1100. FDA's definition for this code reads: "Validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission if the device is reusable and has specific design features (please refer to Table 2 of 82 FR 26807, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf)". As of , FDA records hold 683 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and 126 recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- HRX
- Device name
- Arthroscope
- FDA definition
- Validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission if the device is reusable and has specific design features (please refer to Table 2 of 82 FR 26807, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 888.1100
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- Orthopedic
- Submission type
- 510(k)
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- Yes
- Ingested clearances
- 683
- Ingested recalls
- 126
Clearances, product code HRX
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 84 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code HRX| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | 33 |
| Arthrex GmbH | 27 |
| Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 26 |
| Stryker Corp. | 24 |
| Linvatec Corporation | 19 |
| Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 19 |
| Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. | 14 |
| Smith & Nephew Dyonics, Inc. | 14 |
| Concept, Inc. | 10 |
| Downs Surgical, Ltd. | 10 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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