Cleared Special

OSTEONICS SPINAL SYSTEM 5.5MM & 10.0MM BONE SCREWS (K983152) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K983152 · Osteonics Corp. · Orthopedic device
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Sep 1998
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K983152 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OSTEONICS SPINAL SYSTEM 5.5MM & 10.0MM BONE SCREWS. Classified as Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation (product code MNH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Osteonics Corp. (Allendale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 25, 1998 after a review of 16 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3070 - 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. Low regulatory complexity profile. 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K983152 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 09, 1998
Decision Date September 25, 1998
Days to Decision 16 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
106d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 16d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MNH Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3070
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 - MNH Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation

All 38
Devices cleared under the same product code (MNH) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K983152.
OSTEONICS SPINAL SYSTEM- ROD/ PLATE SYSTEM
K991055 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Aug 1999
SYNTHES PEDIATRIC ROD SYSTEM
K991552 · Synthes (Usa) · Jun 1999
OSTEONICS SPINAL SYSTEM CYLINDRICAL BONE SCREWS
K984302 · Osteonics Corp. · Dec 1998
TITANIUM SPINAL ROD SYSTEM
K980862 · United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · May 1998
DEPUY MOTECH MOSS MIAMI SPINAL SYSTEM
K980447 · DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Apr 1998
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ROD-TO-ROD COUPLER
K980496 · Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · Apr 1998