K090435 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VERTECEM. Classified as Cement, Bone, Vertebroplasty (product code NDN), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Teknimed, S.A. (Round Rock, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 21, 2009 after a review of 305 days - an unusually long review period, suggesting complex equivalence evaluation.
This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3027 - 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. Elevated predicate reliance profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.