Spinous Process Plate
PEK is the FDA product code for Spinous Process Plate, a class II device type, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3050. FDA's definition for this code reads: "A posterior, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for single level use in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1). It is intended for single level plate fixation/attachment to spinous process for the purpose of achieving supplemental fusion in the following conditions: Degenerative Disc Disease (defined as back...". As of , FDA records hold 48 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and one recall.
Classification record
- Product code
- PEK
- Device name
- Spinous Process Plate
- FDA definition
- A posterior, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for single level use in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1). It is intended for single level plate fixation/attachment to spinous process for the purpose of achieving supplemental fusion in the following conditions: Degenerative Disc Disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), Trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), Spondylolisthesis, and/or Tumor. It is not intended for stand-alone use.
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 888.3050
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- Orthopedic
- Submission type
- 510(k)
- Implant
- Yes
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 48
- Ingested recalls
- 1
Clearances, product code PEK
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code PEK| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Spinal Simplicity, LLC | 10 |
| Aurora Spine, Inc. | 4 |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 3 |
| Precision Spine, Inc. | 3 |
| Dio Medical Co., Ltd. | 2 |
| Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2 |
| NuVasive Inc | 2 |
| Paradigm Spine GmbH | 2 |
| Amplio Spine | 1 |
| Innovasis, Inc | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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