Cleared Traditional

K082821 - SPINESMITH PARTNERS

K082821 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SPINESMITH PARTNERS, manufactured by Spine Smith Partners L.P.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KWQ cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 36-day FDA review.

K082821 · Spine Smith Partners L.P. · Orthopedic device
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K082821 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SPINESMITH PARTNERS, LP CEQUENCE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body (product code KWQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Spine Smith Partners L.P. (Austin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 31, 2008 after a review of 36 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. 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K082821

510(k) Number K082821 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 25, 2008
Decision Date October 31, 2008
Days to Decision 36 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
86d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 36d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

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