Cleared Special

K982875 - MODIFICATION TO ZPLATE-ATL ANTERIOR FIX...

K982875 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO ZPLATE-ATL ANTERIOR FIX..., manufactured by Danek Medical, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KWQ cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 158-day FDA review.

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K982875 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO ZPLATE-ATL ANTERIOR FIXATION SYSTEM. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body (product code KWQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Danek Medical, Inc. (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 19, 1999 after a review of 158 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K982875

510(k) Number K982875 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 14, 1998
Decision Date January 19, 1999
Days to Decision 158 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
36d slower than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 158d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

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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