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Cement, Bone, Vertebroplasty, Pre-Formed, Modular

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Reduction of vertebral body fractures in conjunction with PMMA bone cement cleared for vertebroplasty and restoration of vertebral body height.
Physical State
Interlocking pre-formed PMMA components sized to the desired vertebral body dimensions
Technical Method
Implanted modularly within the vertebral body until desired dimensions are achieved, then encapsulated in PMMA
Target Area
Thoracic or lumbar vertebral bodies
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]

Cement, Bone, Vertebroplasty, Pre-Formed, Modular

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Reduction of vertebral body fractures in conjunction with PMMA bone cement cleared for vertebroplasty and restoration of vertebral body height.
Physical State
Interlocking pre-formed PMMA components sized to the desired vertebral body dimensions
Technical Method
Implanted modularly within the vertebral body until desired dimensions are achieved, then encapsulated in PMMA
Target Area
Thoracic or lumbar vertebral bodies
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]