Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based
The Calcium-Based Vertebroplasty Compound is a resorbable bone void filler indicated for the fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body using vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures. The device resorbs over time and is replaced with new bone during the healing process. It is an FDA Class 2 implant regulated under 21 CFR 888.3027 in the Orthopedic specialty, with product code NUD, requiring 510(k) clearance. The implant flag is set reflecting its surgical placement within the vertebral body. It does not carry life-sustaining support designation.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- NUD
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 888.3027
- Medical Specialty
- Orthopedic
- Review Panel
- OR
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
Definition
THIS DEVICE IS INDICATED FOR THE FIXATION OF PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES OF THE VERTEBRAL BODY USING VERTEBROPLASTY OR KYPHOPLASTY PROCEDURES. THE DEVICE RESORBS (TIME FRAME MAY BE INDICATED) AND IS REPLACED WITH BONE DURING THE HEALING PROCESS.