Cleared Special

K013295 - TIMX SPINAL SYSTEMS

K013295 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for TIMX SPINAL SYSTEMS, manufactured by Depuyacromed. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code MNH cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 7-day FDA review.

K013295 · Depuyacromed · Orthopedic device
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K013295 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TIMX SPINAL SYSTEMS. 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 October 9, 2001 after a review of 7 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K013295

510(k) Number K013295 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 02, 2001
Decision Date October 09, 2001
Days to Decision 7 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
115d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 7d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MNH Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

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 156
Devices cleared under the same product code (MNH) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K013295.
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K014076 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · Dec 2001
MODIFICATION TO XIA SPINAL SYSTEM
K013688 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Dec 2001
MONARCH SPINAL SYSTEMS
K013294 · Depuyacromed · Oct 2001
MOSS MIAMI SPINAL SYSTEMS
K013296 · Depuyacromed · Oct 2001
ISOLA SPINAL SYSTEMS
K012971 · Depuyacromed · Oct 2001
SPIRAL RADIUS 90-D SST SYSTEM
K012273 · United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · Aug 2001