Cleared Special

K031318 - TRAXIS CEMENT RESTRICTOR

K031318 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for TRAXIS CEMENT RESTRICTOR by Spinal Concepts, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code JDK) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 119-day FDA review.

K031318 · Spinal Concepts, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K031318 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TRAXIS CEMENT RESTRICTOR. Classified as Prosthesis, Hip, Cement Restrictor (product code JDK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Spinal Concepts, Inc. (Austin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 22, 2003 after a review of 119 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.3300 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K031318 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Abbreviated 510(k) (SESU)
Date Received April 25, 2003
Decision Date August 22, 2003
Days to Decision 119 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
3d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 119d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JDK Prosthesis, Hip, Cement Restrictor
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.3300
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 - JDK Prosthesis, Hip, Cement Restrictor

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