Prosthesis, Richards Mod II Knee
by Richard'S Medical Equip., Inc. 510(k)
Active
510(k) K760245
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK760245 | Date26 Jul 1976 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- HRY
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 888.3530
- Advisory Committee
- Orthopedic
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 23 Sep 2026
This device is a prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer. It is a knee joint replacement implant designed to articulate the femur and tibia.
It is supplied as a sterile, single-use implant for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. The device is regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance (K760245) and is classified as a Class II medical device under regulation number 888.3530.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 23 Sep 2026
What is the PROSTHESIS, RICHARDS MOD II KNEE used for?
This device is a knee joint replacement implant designed to articulate the femur and tibia during orthopedic surgical procedures. It replaces the damaged femorotibial joint surface to restore knee function in patients requiring total knee arthroplasty.
How is the PROSTHESIS, RICHARDS MOD II KNEE supplied and is it reusable?
The implant is supplied as a sterile, single-use device intended for one-time implantation during surgery. It is not designed for cleaning, resterilization, or reuse due to risks of material degradation, contamination, and compromised structural integrity after initial use.
What materials and design features define the PROSTHESIS, RICHARDS MOD II KNEE?
It is a semi-constrained, cemented femorotibial prosthesis made of metal and polymer components. The semi-constrained design provides moderate stability while allowing some natural knee motion, and it requires bone cement for fixation to the femur and tibia.
What regulatory pathway was used for the PROSTHESIS, RICHARDS MOD II KNEE?
The device received FDA 510(k) clearance under number K760245, demonstrating substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. It is classified as a Class II medical device under regulation 888.3530 for knee joint prostheses.