The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior cervical fixation to the cervical spine C2-C7 for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis), pseudarthrosis, failed previous fusion, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis.
Device Story
System consists of titanium alloy (ASTM F136) plates and bone screws; used for anterior cervical fixation (C2-C7). Implants attached to anterior vertebral body to provide stabilization. Used by surgeons in clinical settings. Mechanical performance validated via static axial compression, static torsion, and cyclical axial compression testing per ASTM F1717. Provides structural support to facilitate spinal fusion; benefits patients by stabilizing cervical spine segments affected by degenerative disease, trauma, or deformity.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Mechanical testing performed per ASTM F1717, including static axial compression, static torsion, and cyclical axial compression (run out load at 5,000,000 cycles).
Technological Characteristics
Titanium alloy (ASTM F136) plates and screws. Mechanical fixation via bone screws. Provided non-sterile. Dimensions and form factor designed to accommodate cervical anatomy (C2-C7).
Indications for Use
Indicated for anterior cervical fixation (C2-C7) in patients with degenerative disc disease, trauma (fractures), tumors, deformity (kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis), pseudarthrosis, failed previous fusion, spondylolisthesis, or spinal stenosis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of titanium. It consists of various vertebral plates that are punched into each of a series of vertebral bodies. An eye-type screw is inserted in a hole in the center of each of the plates. A braided cable is threaded through each eye-type screw. The cable is tightened with a tension device and it is fastened or crimped at each eye-type screw. The device is used to apply force to a series of vertebrae to correct “sway back,” scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), or other conditions.
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JUL 1 1 2012
2050 Executive Drive Pearl, MS 39208
Ph: 601-420-4244 Fax: 601-420-5501
## 510(k) Summary
| Date Summary Prepared: | July 18, 2011 |
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| Submitter Information: | Spinal USA |
| | 2050 Executive Drive |
| | Pearl, MS 39208 |
| Contact Name: | Frankie Cummins |
| Phone: | 601-420-4244 |
| Fax: | 601-420-5501 |
| E-mail: | fc@spinalusa.com |
| Device Trade Name: | Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System |
| Common Name: | Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis |
| Regulatory Number: | 888.3060 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KWQ |
| INTENDED USE: | |
The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior cervical fixation to the cervical spine C2-C7 for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis), pseudarthrosis, failed previous fusion, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis.
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System consists of an assortment of plates and screws. Each Slimplicity Solo plate attaches to the anterior portion of the vertebral body of the cervical spine (levels C2-C7). Slimplicity Solo implants are composed of titanium alloy, as specified in ASTM F136. The components will be provided non-sterile.
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#### MECHANICAL TESTING:
The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System was mechanically tested per ASTM F1717. The objective of this test battery is to mechanically test the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System using the following test methods:
Static Axial Compression Bending testing in a load to failure mode
Static Torsion testing in a load to failure mode
Cyclical axial compression testing to estimate the maximum run out load value at 5,000,000 cycles
#### Mechanical Test Conclusion:
The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is as safe as the predicates based on the following:
- 1) The design of the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is similar to the predicates in thickness, width, and length.
- 2) The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System bone screw is similar to the predicates in type, size, and length,
- 3) The material used in the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is the same as used in the predicate systems.
- 4) The mechanical strength of the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is substantially equivalent to the predicate based on mechanical test results. The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System test results are provided in section 18 of this 510(k) submittal. Mechanical strength substantial equivalence to predicates is shown in section 12.
The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is as effective as the predicate based on the following:
- 1) The intended use of the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is the same as the predicates.
- 2) The indication for use of the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is the same as the predicates.
The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is as safe and effective as its predicates.
#### EQUIVALENT DEVICE:
Documentation was provided which demonstrated the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System to be substantially equivalent to previously cleared devices. The substantial equivalence is based upon equivalence in intended use, indications, anatomic sites, performance and material of manufacture.
The overall design of the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System consists of plates and bone screws. The components are available in a variety of lengths in order to accommodate patient anatomy and are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Components of the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System are similar to the predicate systems. The size and shape of the Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System and predicate systems are similar. The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System bone screw thread type, size and length are similar to the predicates. Material of both the plate and screws is the same as the predicates. Sterilization is the same as the predicates.
#### Predicate Devices:
Uniplate Anterior Cervical Plate System K042544 Synthes Anterior CSLP System K030866 Synthes Vectra-One System K071667
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Spinal USA, LLC % Mr. Frankie Cummins Engineering Manager 2050 Executive Drive Pearl, Mississippi 39208
JUL 1 1 2012
Re: K112748
Trade/Device Name: Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3060 Regulation Name: Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KWQ Dated: July 05, 2012 Received: July 05, 2012
Dear Mr. Cummins:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave rollowed your your be device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The I ou may, therefore, mains of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it your device to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean 1 toase be devised that I hat your device complies with other requirements of the Act than - Diederal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or uny I vith all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21
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CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical CI I all 007); doomig (21 OFF 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set Gorth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please rr you doo!!e bpv.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part note the regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Tou may of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours,
for
Mark N. Melkerson
Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): __ Ku2748
Device Name: Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System
Indications for Use:
The Slimplicity Solo Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior cervical fixation to the cervical spine C2-C7 for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis), pseudarthrosis, failed previous fusion, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis.
Prescription Use_ X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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KII2748 510(k) Number
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
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Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.