Cleared Traditional

K043082 - THE TOSCA ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM

K043082 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for THE TOSCA ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM, manufactured by Signus Medizintechnik GmbH. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KWQ cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 15-day FDA review.

K043082 · Signus Medizintechnik GmbH · Orthopedic device
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K043082 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THE TOSCA ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body (product code KWQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Signus Medizintechnik GmbH (Minneapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 23, 2004 after a review of 15 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K043082

510(k) Number K043082 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 08, 2004
Decision Date November 23, 2004
Days to Decision 15 days
Submission Type Traditional
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
107d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 15d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

KWQ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3060
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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