Cleared Special

MODIFIED MOSS MIAMI 4.35MM DIAMETER POLYAXIAL SCREWS (K011182) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K011182 · Depuyacromed · Orthopedic device
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May 2001
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K011182 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFIED MOSS MIAMI 4.35MM DIAMETER POLYAXIAL SCREWS. Classified as Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation (product code MNH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Depuyacromed (Raynham, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 16, 2001 after a review of 28 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 K011182 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 18, 2001
Decision Date May 16, 2001
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
94d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MNH Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal 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.

Regulatory Peers - MNH Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation

All 39
Devices cleared under the same product code (MNH) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K011182.
MODIFICATION TO OPUS SPINAL SYSTEM
K014229 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Jan 2002
MODIFICATION TO XIA SPINAL SYSTEM
K013688 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Dec 2001
SPIRAL RADIUS 90-D SST SYSTEM
K012273 · United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · Aug 2001
MODIFICATION TO OSTEONICS SPINAL SYSTEM
K010845 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Apr 2001
SOCON SPINAL SYSTEM
K003463 · Aesculap, Inc. · Apr 2001
OPUS ROD FIXATION SYSTEM
K003490 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Dec 2000