Product code PLW— Orthopedic

Acetabular Cup Orientation System

Device class
Class 2
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3350
Advisory panel
Orthopedic
Total cleared
1
First cleared
Most recent

FDA classification definition

“The acetabular cup orientation system is intended to be used as a surgical instrument to assist in the intra-operative orientation of acetabular cup components used with total hip arthroplasty. The device utilizes anatomic landmarks of the pelvis that are clearly identifiable on pre-operative imaging scans.”

— U.S. Food and Drug Administration, device classification record for product code PLW under 21 CFR 888.3350, via openFDA

Market context for product code PLW

FDA has cleared 1 device under product code PLW, all in 2015, filed by 1 applicant company. No FDA device recalls reference this product code. Class II devices are moderate-risk and subject to general and special controls; most reach market through 510(k) clearance by demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device.

Top applicants under product code PLW

Recent clearances under product code PLW

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