Cleared Special

K093242 - PATRIOT TRANSCONTINENTAL LLIF SPACER

K093242 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for PATRIOT TRANSCONTINENTAL LLIF SPACER by Globus Medical, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code MAX) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 69-day FDA review.

K093242 · Globus Medical, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K093242 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PATRIOT TRANSCONTINENTAL LLIF SPACER. Classified as Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar within the MAX classification (a category for intervertebral fusion devices and spinal implants), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Globus Medical, Inc. (Audubon, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 23, 2009 after a review of 69 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3080 - 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 K093242 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 15, 2009
Decision Date December 23, 2009
Days to Decision 69 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
53d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 69d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3080
Definition Intended To Stabilize Spinal Segment To Promote Fusion In Order To Restrict Motion And Decrease Pain Using Bone Graft.
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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