Cleared Traditional

K160169 - The Life Spine Subtalar Implant System
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Jun 2016
Decision
148d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K160169 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the The Life Spine Subtalar Implant System. This device is classified as a Screw, Fixation, Bone (Class II - Special Controls, product code HWC).

Submitted by Life Spine (Huntley, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 23, 2016, 148 days after receiving the submission on January 27, 2016.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K160169 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 27, 2016
Decision Date June 23, 2016
Days to Decision 148 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code HWC — Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040

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