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Manual Instruments Designed For Use With Non-Fusion Spinous Process Spacer Devices

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The devices are intended to manipulate tissue or implant materials for the positioning, alignment, placement, or removal of spinous process spacer devices for non-fusion use.
Physical State
Manual, non-powered surgical tools with implant-specific geometry
Technical Method
Manual surgical instrument that assembles to the associated implant or has features that manipulate tissue to reproduce the geometry of the associated implant
Target Area
Spinous process
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.4520
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 888.4520 Orthopedic manual surgical instrumentation for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices

§ 888.4520 Orthopedic manual surgical instrumentation for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices.

(a) Identification. Orthopedic manual surgical instrumentation for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices are non-powered hand-held devices designed specifically for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices and interface with the associated implant for the purpose of inserting, positioning, or removing the implant. This type of device includes instruments specific to the geometry of the implant.

(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:

(1) Technical specifications regarding geometry of the instruments must be specified and validated to demonstrate that the instruments can safely position, place, or remove the implant.

(2) The patient contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.

(3) Performance data must demonstrate that reprocessing of reusable devices that are provided non-sterile, or sterilization of devices provided sterile, is validated.

(4) Labeling must include:

(i) Identification of implant(s) and instruments which have been validated for use together; and

(ii) Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing any reusable parts.

[90 FR 40732, Aug. 21, 2025]

Manual Instruments Designed For Use With Non-Fusion Spinous Process Spacer Devices

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The devices are intended to manipulate tissue or implant materials for the positioning, alignment, placement, or removal of spinous process spacer devices for non-fusion use.
Physical State
Manual, non-powered surgical tools with implant-specific geometry
Technical Method
Manual surgical instrument that assembles to the associated implant or has features that manipulate tissue to reproduce the geometry of the associated implant
Target Area
Spinous process
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.4520
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 888.4520 Orthopedic manual surgical instrumentation for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices

§ 888.4520 Orthopedic manual surgical instrumentation for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices.

(a) Identification. Orthopedic manual surgical instrumentation for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices are non-powered hand-held devices designed specifically for use with non-fusion spinous process spacer devices and interface with the associated implant for the purpose of inserting, positioning, or removing the implant. This type of device includes instruments specific to the geometry of the implant.

(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:

(1) Technical specifications regarding geometry of the instruments must be specified and validated to demonstrate that the instruments can safely position, place, or remove the implant.

(2) The patient contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.

(3) Performance data must demonstrate that reprocessing of reusable devices that are provided non-sterile, or sterilization of devices provided sterile, is validated.

(4) Labeling must include:

(i) Identification of implant(s) and instruments which have been validated for use together; and

(ii) Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing any reusable parts.

[90 FR 40732, Aug. 21, 2025]