Cleared Special

K052072 - THE SC-ACUFIX ANT-CER DYNAMIC CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM SINGLE LEVEL PLATES

K052072 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for THE SC-ACUFIX ANT-CER DYNAMIC CERVICAL ..., manufactured by Abbott Spine, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KWQ cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K052072 · Abbott Spine, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K052072 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THE SC-ACUFIX ANT-CER DYNAMIC CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM SINGLE LEVEL PLATES. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body (product code KWQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Abbott Spine, Inc. (Austin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 29, 2005 after a review of 28 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. 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K052072

510(k) Number K052072 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 01, 2005
Decision Date August 29, 2005
Days to Decision 28 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
94d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

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.

Regulatory Peers - KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body

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K052072 · THE SC-ACUFIX ANT-CER DYNAMIC CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM SINGLE LEVEL PLATES
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