Cleared Traditional

K170919 - The TiBow Expandable Spacer System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Aug 2017
Decision
127d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K170919 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the The TiBow Expandable Spacer System. This device is classified as a Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar (Class II - Special Controls, product code MAX).

Submitted by Life Spine, Inc. (Huntley, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 3, 2017, 127 days after receiving the submission on March 29, 2017.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3080. Intended To Stabilize Spinal Segment To Promote Fusion In Order To Restrict Motion And Decrease Pain Using Bone Graft..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K170919 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 29, 2017
Decision Date August 03, 2017
Days to Decision 127 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code MAX — Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Device Class Class II - 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.

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