Cleared Special

K120092 - PLYMOUTH THORACOLUMBAR PLATE SYSTEM

K120092 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for PLYMOUTH THORACOLUMBAR PLATE SYSTEM by Globus Medical, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code KWQ) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 93-day FDA review.

K120092 · Globus Medical, Inc. · Orthopedic device
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K120092 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PLYMOUTH THORACOLUMBAR PLATE SYSTEM. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body (product code KWQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Globus Medical, Inc. (Audubon, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 13, 2012 after a review of 93 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K120092 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 11, 2012
Decision Date April 13, 2012
Days to Decision 93 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
29d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 93d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

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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