Cleared Traditional

SPACER-S (K112983) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K112983 · Tecres S.P.A. · Orthopedic device
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Dec 2011
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Class 2
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K112983 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SPACER-S. Classified as Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented (product code HSD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Tecres S.P.A. (Rockville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 12, 2011 after a review of 67 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3690 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K112983 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 06, 2011
Decision Date December 12, 2011
Days to Decision 67 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
55d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 67d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3690
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 - HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented

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