Cleared Special

K173283 - Reliance Lumbar IBF System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K173283 · Reliance Medical Systems, LLC · Orthopedic device
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K173283 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Reliance Lumbar IBF 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 Reliance Medical Systems, LLC (Bountiful, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 19, 2018 after a review of 95 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3080 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K173283 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 16, 2017
Decision Date January 19, 2018
Days to Decision 95 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
27d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 95d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

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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