Cleared Special

K011029 - MODIFICATION TO TSRH SPINAL SYSTEM

K011029 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO TSRH SPINAL SYSTEM by Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code MNI) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 61-day FDA review.

K011029 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K011029 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO TSRH SPINAL SYSTEM. Classified as Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation (product code MNI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 5, 2001 after a review of 61 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3070 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K011029 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 05, 2001
Decision Date June 05, 2001
Days to Decision 61 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
61d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 61d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MNI Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3070
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 Orthopedic devices follow this clearance model.

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