K162453 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the 13G InterV Kyphoplasty Catheter (Micro) and 11G InterV Kyphoplasty Catheter (.... Classified as Cement, Bone, Vertebroplasty (product code NDN), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Pan Medical , Ltd. (Gloucester, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 1, 2016 after a review of 61 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3027 - 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.