Tamarack Anterior Thoracolunbar

FDA 510(k) K050390 · Alphatec/Nexmed

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK050390

Submission

Device name
Tamarack Anterior Thoracolunbar
Applicant
Alphatec/Nexmed
Carlsbad, CA, US
Received
February 16, 2005
Decision date
March 14, 2005
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
KWQ – Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3060
Specialty
Orthopedic
Implant
Yes

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Questions and answers

When was Tamarack Anterior Thoracolunbar cleared by the FDA?

Tamarack Anterior Thoracolunbar (K050390) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on March 14, 2005, 26 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K050390?

The FDA product code is KWQ – Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 888.3060.