Cleared Traditional

K972718 - M-2 ANTERIOR PLATE SYSTEM

K972718 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for M-2 ANTERIOR PLATE SYSTEM, manufactured by Acromed Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KWQ cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 72-day FDA review.

K972718 · Acromed Corp. · Orthopedic device
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K972718 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the M-2 ANTERIOR PLATE SYSTEM. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body (product code KWQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Acromed Corp. (Cleveland, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 1, 1997 after a review of 72 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K972718

510(k) Number K972718 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - NSE Converted (SN)
Date Received July 21, 1997
Decision Date October 01, 1997
Days to Decision 72 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
50d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 72d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

KWQ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3060
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.

Regulatory Peers - KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body

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