Titanium Spinal Rod System

FDA 510(k) K970635 · Smith & Nephew, Inc., Orthopaedic Div.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK970635

Submission

Device name
Titanium Spinal Rod System
Applicant
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Orthopaedic Div.
Memphis, TN, US
Received
February 20, 1997
Decision date
August 14, 1997
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 Titanium Spinal Rod System cleared by the FDA?

Titanium Spinal Rod System (K970635) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on August 14, 1997, 175 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K970635?

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