FDA Product Code MQP: Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device
FDA product code MQP covers spinal vertebral body replacement devices used to reconstruct the anterior column of the spine.
These expandable or fixed-height titanium or PEEK cages are used to replace one or more vertebral bodies removed due to tumor, infection, trauma, or deformity, restoring anterior column support and spinal alignment while facilitating fusion.
MQP devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060 and reviewed by the FDA Orthopedic panel.
Leading manufacturers include Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Globus Medical, Inc. and Interpore Cross Intl..
FDA 510(k) Cleared Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device Devices (Product Code MQP)
About Product Code MQP - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
280 total 510(k) submissions under product code MQP since 1999, with 280 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 114 days).
Submission volume has remained relatively stable over the observed period, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
FDA 510(k) Review Time - MQP Product Code
Recent submissions under MQP have taken an average of 90 days to reach a decision - down from 114 days historically, suggesting improved FDA processing for this classification.
MQP devices are reviewed by the Orthopedic panel. Browse all Orthopedic devices →