Cleared Special

K082236 - CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM

K082236 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM by Medtronic Sofamor Danek. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code NKB) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 64-day FDA review.

K082236 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek · Orthopedic device
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K082236 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM. Classified as Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System within the NKB classification (a category for thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw systems), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Sofamor Danek (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 10, 2008 after a review of 64 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 K082236 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 07, 2008
Decision Date October 10, 2008
Days to Decision 64 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
58d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 64d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3070
Definition Intended To Provide Immobilization And Stabilization Of Spinal Segments In Thoracic, Lumbar, And Sacral Spine As An Adjunct To Fusion.
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 - NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System

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