Cleared Special

MIMIX MP BONE VOID FILLER (K043280) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K043280 · Biomet, Inc. · Neurology device
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Dec 2004
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K043280 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MIMIX MP BONE VOID FILLER. Classified as Methyl Methacrylate For Cranioplasty (product code GXP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biomet, Inc. (Warsaw, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 21, 2004 after a review of 25 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5300 - the FDA neurology device 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 K043280 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 26, 2004
Decision Date December 21, 2004
Days to Decision 25 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
123d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 25d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GXP Methyl Methacrylate For Cranioplasty
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5300
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 Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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