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Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based

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Product Code
Definition
THIS DEVICE IS INDICATED FOR THE FIXATION OF PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES OF THE VERTEBRAL BODY USING VERTEBROPLASTY OR KYPHOPLASTY PROCEDURES. THE DEVICE RESORBS (TIME FRAME MAY BE INDICATED) AND IS REPLACED WITH BONE DURING THE HEALING PROCESS.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.3027
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 888.3027 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement

§ 888.3027 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement.

(a) 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.

(b) 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.”

[67 FR 46855, July 17, 2002]

Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
THIS DEVICE IS INDICATED FOR THE FIXATION OF PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES OF THE VERTEBRAL BODY USING VERTEBROPLASTY OR KYPHOPLASTY PROCEDURES. THE DEVICE RESORBS (TIME FRAME MAY BE INDICATED) AND IS REPLACED WITH BONE DURING THE HEALING PROCESS.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.3027
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 888.3027 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement

§ 888.3027 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement.

(a) 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.

(b) 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.”

[67 FR 46855, July 17, 2002]