Cleared Special

K160020 - Captiva Spine and CapLOX II/TowerLOX Pedicle Screw System

K160020 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Captiva Spine and CapLOX II/TowerLOX Pe..., manufactured by Captiva Spine. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code MNH cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 57-day FDA review.

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K160020 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Captiva Spine and CapLOX II/TowerLOX Pedicle Screw System. Classified as Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation (product code MNH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Captiva Spine (Jupiter, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 2, 2016 after a review of 57 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3070 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K160020

510(k) Number K160020 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 05, 2016
Decision Date March 02, 2016
Days to Decision 57 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
65d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 57d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MNH Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MNH Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3070
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 Consultant

Empirical Testing Corp
Kennneth C. Maxwell

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