Browse hierarchy: [Orthopedic (OR)](/submissions/OR) → [Subpart D — Prosthetic Devices](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices) → [21 CFR 888.3027](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/888.3027) → NUD — Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based

# NUD · Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based

_Orthopedic · 21 CFR 888.3027 · Class 2_

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## Overview

- **Product Code:** NUD
- **Device Name:** Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 888.3027](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/888.3027)
- **Device Class:** 2
- **Review Panel:** [Orthopedic](/submissions/OR)
- **Implant:** yes

## Identification

Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is a device intended to be implanted that is made from methylmethacrylate, polymethylmethacrylate, esters of methacrylic acid, or copolymers containing polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene. The device is intended for use in arthroplastic procedures of the hip, knee, and other joints for the fixation of polymer or metallic prosthetic implants to living bone.

## Classification Rationale

Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement.”

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement.”

## Recent Cleared Devices (0 of 0)

_No cleared devices on record._

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