Cleared Traditional

K980690 - CABLE SCREW WITH INTEGRAL CRIMP

K980690 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for CABLE SCREW WITH INTEGRAL CRIMP by Pioneer Surgical Technology. It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code JDQ) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 88-day FDA review.

K980690 · Pioneer Surgical Technology · Orthopedic device
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May 1998
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Class 2
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K980690 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CABLE SCREW WITH INTEGRAL CRIMP. Classified as Cerclage, Fixation (product code JDQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pioneer Surgical Technology (Marquette, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 22, 1998 after a review of 88 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3010 - 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 K980690 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 23, 1998
Decision Date May 22, 1998
Days to Decision 88 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
34d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 88d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JDQ Cerclage, Fixation
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3010
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 - JDQ Cerclage, Fixation

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