NUD — Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based Class II

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code NUD covers "Vertebroplasty Compound, Calcium Based", a Class II medical device regulated under 21 CFR 888.3027. Submissions are reviewed by the Orthopedic panel. Devices under this code are implants.

Classification Details

Product Code
NUD
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
888.3027
Submission Type
Review Panel
OR
Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Implant
Yes

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.