Cleared Traditional

K212992 - LINK® Embrace Shoulder System - Reverse Configuration (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Nov 2021
Decision
59d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K212992 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LINK® Embrace Shoulder System - Reverse Configuration. This device is classified as a Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration (Class II - Special Controls, product code PHX).

Submitted by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Norderstedt, DE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 18, 2021, 59 days after receiving the submission on September 20, 2021.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3660. Intended To Be Used To Relieve Pain And To Replace The Glenoid And Humeral Side Of The Shoulder Joint In Order To Restore Mobility In A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint With Severe Arthropathy Or A Previous Joint Replacement With A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K212992 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 20, 2021
Decision Date November 18, 2021
Days to Decision 59 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF

Device Classification

Product Code PHX — Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3660
Definition Intended To Be Used To Relieve Pain And To Replace The Glenoid And Humeral Side Of The Shoulder Joint In Order To Restore Mobility In A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint With Severe Arthropathy Or A Previous Joint Replacement With A Grossly Rotator Cuff Deficient Joint.

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