Cleared Traditional

INTERBODY CAGE SYSTEM (K133967) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K133967 · Aurora Spine · Orthopedic device
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Jan 2014
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Class 2
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K133967 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the INTERBODY CAGE 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 Aurora Spine (Washington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 31, 2014 after a review of 38 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. 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 K133967 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 24, 2013
Decision Date January 31, 2014
Days to Decision 38 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
84d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 38d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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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