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Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial

by Howmedica Corp. 510(k)

Active United States

510(k) K792240

Regulatory status

as of 29 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK792240 Date5 Dec 1979ClearedStatusActive

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
HSX
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 888.3520
Advisory Committee
Orthopedic
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 26 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial is a Class 2 orthopedic prosthesis, specifically a femorotibial knee implant that is non-constrained and cemented. This device is designed for total knee replacement procedures, featuring a polycentric mechanism for improved knee kinematics.

The device is supplied as a metal tibial component for use in total knee arthroplasty procedures. It received FDA 510(k) clearance on December 5, 1979, with the K792240 number, and is classified under product code HSX. The device is intended for cemented implantation and is part of the orthopedic specialty devices category.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 26 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

  • What is the Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial implant used for?

    The Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial is a Class 2 orthopedic prosthesis designed for total knee replacement procedures. It features a polycentric mechanism that improves knee kinematics and is intended for cemented implantation in total knee arthroplasty surgeries.

  • How is the Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial supplied?

    The device is supplied as a metal tibial component specifically designed for use in total knee arthroplasty procedures. It is manufactured by Howmedica Corp. and is part of the orthopedic specialty devices category.

  • What is the regulatory status of the Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial?

    The device received FDA 510(k) clearance on December 5, 1979, with the K792240 number and is classified under product code HSX. It was determined to be substantially equivalent to predicate devices through the traditional clearance pathway.

  • Is the Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial reusable or single-use?

    The device information does not specify whether the Polycentric Total Knee Metal Tibial is designed for single-use or multiple uses. As a surgical implant, its reuse would depend on clinical guidelines and sterilization protocols established by healthcare facilities.