Cleared Traditional

K230894 - NuVasive Modulus ALIF System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K230894 · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · Orthopedic device
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Jun 2023
Decision
77d
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Class 2
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K230894 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NuVasive Modulus ALIF System. Classified as Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar (product code OVD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Nu Vasive, Incorporated (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 16, 2023 after a review of 77 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3080 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K230894 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 31, 2023
Decision Date June 16, 2023
Days to Decision 77 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
45d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 77d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code OVD Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3080
Definition Intended To Stabilize Lumbar Spinal Segment To Promote Fusion In Order To Restrict Motion And Decrease Pain Using Bone Graft With Or Without Supplemental Fixation.
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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