Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO SYNTHES (USA) (SYNTHES) LOW PROFILE NEURO SYSTEM (K042986) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K042986 · Synthes (Usa) · Orthopedic device
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K042986 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO SYNTHES (USA) (SYNTHES) LOW PROFILE NEURO SYSTEM. Classified as Cover, Burr Hole (product code GXR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (Paoli, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 17, 2004 after a review of 19 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5250 - 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 K042986 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 29, 2004
Decision Date November 17, 2004
Days to Decision 19 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
103d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 19d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GXR Cover, Burr Hole
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5250
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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