FDA Product Code KWQ: Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body

FDA product code KWQ covers spinal intervertebral body fixation appliances.

These devices are implanted between adjacent vertebral bodies to restore disc height, maintain spinal alignment, and facilitate interbody fusion. They include standalone interbody cages and spacers used in anterior, posterior, lateral, and oblique lumbar fusion approaches.

KWQ devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060 and reviewed by the FDA Orthopedic panel.

Leading manufacturers include Synthes (Usa), Howmedica Osteonics Corp. and Alphatec Spine, Inc..