# Medial Knee Implanted Shock Absorber
> **Product code: QVV** · Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required) · Orthopedic · 21 CFR 888.3610
## Classification
- **FDA Product Code:** QVV
- **Device class:** Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required)
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3610
- **Review panel:** OR
- **Medical specialty:** Orthopedic
- **Submission type:** 1
- **GMP exempt:** N
- **Life sustaining:** N
- **Implant:** Y
- **Third-party review:** N
## Definition

A medial knee implanted shock absorber is a device implanted outside of the knee capsule extending from the distal femur to the proximal tibia. It is intended to reduce loads on the intra-articular medial joint surface. The device employs a shock absorbing mechanical system and is biomechanically stabilized by plates and screws. The device is not intended to span the lateral knee.

## Market data
- **Cleared 510(k) submissions:** 1
- **Registered establishments:** 3
## Source
- [FDA Device Classification](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpcd/classification.cfm?ID=QVV)
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