Cleared Special

K141694 - AESCULAP ORTHOPILOT NEXT GENERATION

K141694 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for AESCULAP ORTHOPILOT NEXT GENERATION, manufactured by Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code OLO cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 245-day FDA review.

K141694 · Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC · Orthopedic device
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K141694 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AESCULAP ORTHOPILOT NEXT GENERATION. Classified as Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument within the OLO classification (a category covering orthopedic stereotaxic and surgical navigation instruments), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC (Center Valley, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 24, 2015 after a review of 245 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4560 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K141694

510(k) Number K141694 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 24, 2014
Decision Date February 24, 2015
Days to Decision 245 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
123d slower than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 245d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

OLO Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4560
Definition Stereotaxic Guidance During Orthopedic Surgery Procedures. Indicated For Orthopedic Joint Or Spine Surgery. Neurological Stereotaxic Instruments Are Classified Under Product Code Haw.
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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