K051856 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TRANS1 FACET SCREWS. Classified as System, Facet Screw Spinal Device (product code MRW).
Submitted by Trans1 Incorporated (Wilmington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 26, 2005 after a review of 80 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. 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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