Cleared Traditional

K180227 - Polaris Spinal Growth System
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Mar 2018
Decision
48d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K180227 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Polaris Spinal Growth System. This device is classified as a Growing Rod System (Class II - Special Controls, product code PGM).

Submitted by Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc. (Westminister, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 15, 2018, 48 days after receiving the submission on January 26, 2018.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3070. Stabilization Or Correction Of Spinal Deformities Without The Use Of Fusion..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K180227 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 26, 2018
Decision Date March 15, 2018
Days to Decision 48 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code PGM — Growing Rod System
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3070
Definition Stabilization Or Correction Of Spinal Deformities Without The Use Of Fusion.

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