Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing
NJL · Class III — High Risk (PMA approval required, life-sustaining) · Unknown
Classification
FDA Product Code
NJL
Device class
Class III — High Risk (PMA approval required, life-sustaining)
Regulation
—
Review panel
OR
Medical specialty
Unknown
Submission type
2
GMP exempt
N
Life sustaining
N
Implant
Y
Third-party review
N
Definition
This type of device is designed to allow for motion between the plastic bearing and metal baseplate components of a knee prosthesis. It is intended to replace a knee joint in order to relieve pain and restore knee function, for indications such as osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, traumatic arthritis, and revision of failed knee prostheses.