Cleared Traditional

K010273 - CRANIAL MOLDING ORTHOSIS

K010273 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for CRANIAL MOLDING ORTHOSIS, manufactured by Orthotic Solutions, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code MVA cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 86-day FDA review.

K010273 · Orthotic Solutions, Inc. · Neurology device
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Apr 2001
Decision
86d
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Class 2
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K010273 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CRANIAL MOLDING ORTHOSIS. Classified as Orthosis, Cranial (product code MVA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Orthotic Solutions, Inc. (Fairfax, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 25, 2001 after a review of 86 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5970 - the FDA neurology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K010273

510(k) Number K010273 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 29, 2001
Decision Date April 25, 2001
Days to Decision 86 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 149d · This submission: 86d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

MVA Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MVA Orthosis, Cranial
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5970
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - MVA Orthosis, Cranial

All 42
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K010273 · CRANIAL MOLDING ORTHOSIS
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