Cleared Special

K042987 - MODIFICATION TO SYNTHES CRANIAL PLATES

K042987 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO SYNTHES CRANIAL PLATES, manufactured by Synthes (Usa). The device is a Class 2 Dental device with product code JEY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 25-day FDA review.

K042987 · Synthes (Usa) · Dental device
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K042987 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO SYNTHES CRANIAL PLATES. Classified as Plate, Bone (product code JEY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (Paoli, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 23, 2004 after a review of 25 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Dental FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.4760 - the FDA dental 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 - K042987

510(k) Number K042987 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 29, 2004
Decision Date November 23, 2004
Days to Decision 25 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Dental (DE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
102d faster than avg
Panel avg: 127d · This submission: 25d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

JEY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JEY Plate, Bone
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.4760
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 Dental devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - JEY Plate, Bone

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