21 C.F.R. § 888.3060

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 888.3060 - Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis
(a)Identification. A spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of titanium. It consists of various vertebral plates that are punched into each of a series of vertebral bodies. An eye-type screw is inserted in a hole in the center of each of the plates. A braided cable is threaded through each eye-type screw. The cable is tightened with a tension device and it is fastened or crimped at each eye-type screw. The device is used to apply force to a series of vertebrae to correct "sway back," scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), or other conditions.
(b)Classification. Class II.

21 C.F.R. §888.3060