Cleared Special

K061321 - ZODIAC ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES

K061321 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ZODIAC ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES by Alphatec Spine, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code MNH) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 57-day FDA review.

K061321 · Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K061321 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ZODIAC ADJUSTABLE BRIDGES, MODELS 11-20XX,11-25XX,11-30XX,11-35XX. Classified as Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation (product code MNH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Alphatec Spine, Inc. (Carlsbad, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 7, 2006 after a review of 57 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3070 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K061321 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 11, 2006
Decision Date July 07, 2006
Days to Decision 57 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
65d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 57d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MNH Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3070
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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