Cleared Traditional

K970635 - TITANIUM SPINAL ROD SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Aug 1997
Decision
175d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K970635 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TITANIUM SPINAL ROD SYSTEM. This device is classified as a Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body (Class II - Special Controls, product code KWQ).

Submitted by Smith & Nephew, Inc., Orthopaedic Div. (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 14, 1997, 175 days after receiving the submission on February 20, 1997.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K970635 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 20, 1997
Decision Date August 14, 1997
Days to Decision 175 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code KWQ — Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3060

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