Cleared Special

K113528 - CLYDESDALE SPINAL SYSTEM

K113528 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for CLYDESDALE SPINAL SYSTEM by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code MAX) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 20-day FDA review.

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K113528 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CLYDESDALE(R) SPINAL SYSTEM. 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 Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 20, 2011 after a review of 20 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 K113528 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 30, 2011
Decision Date December 20, 2011
Days to Decision 20 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
102d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 20d
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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