Cleared Special

K024348 - MONARCH SPINE SYSTEM

K024348 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MONARCH SPINE SYSTEM, manufactured by Depuyacromed. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code MNH cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K024348 · Depuyacromed · Orthopedic device
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K024348 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MONARCH SPINE SYSTEM. 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 January 28, 2003 after a review of 29 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 - K024348

510(k) Number K024348 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 30, 2002
Decision Date January 28, 2003
Days to Decision 29 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
93d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 29d
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

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Devices cleared under the same product code (MNH) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K024348.
EBI P148 SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
K031423 · Ebi, L.P. · Jun 2003
BLACKSTONE SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM LATERAL OFFSET (SYSTEM MODIFICATION)
K030581 · Blackstone Medical, Inc. · Jun 2003
MODIFICATION TO MOSS MIAMI SPINAL SYSTEM POLYAXIAL SCREWS
K030383 · Depuyacromed · Feb 2003
MODIFICATION TO MONARCH SPINE SYSTEM
K023438 · Depuyacromed · Nov 2002
MODIFICATION TO EBI OMEGA21 SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
K023204 · Ebi, L.P. · Oct 2002
ENDIUS TITLE SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
K021881 · Endius, Inc. · Jul 2002