← Product Code [KWQ](/productcode/KWQ) · K984342 # ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATING SYSTEM (K984342) _United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · KWQ · Dec 30, 1998 · Orthopedic · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K984342 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc - **Product Code:** [KWQ](/productcode/KWQ.md) - **Decision Date:** Dec 30, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Special - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3060 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Orthopedic - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use The ALINE™ Anterior Cervical Plating System is designed to provide temporary stability to the cervical spine during the development of a solid spinal fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), trauma (including fractures) and tumors. DDD is defined as neck and/or arm pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. The device is intended for anterior cervical intervertebral body screw fixation only. ## Device Story ALINE Anterior Cervical Plating System acts as internal splint for cervical spine; provides temporary stability during fusion. System consists of plates, bone screws, and locking screws. Used in surgical setting by physicians. Device carries portion of load until healing complete; facilitates fusion in patients with DDD, trauma, or tumors. Benefits patient by maintaining alignment and stability post-operatively. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics System components: Ti-13-13 plates, bone screws, and locking screws. Mechanical fixation device for cervical spine. No software or electronic components. ## Regulatory 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. ## Predicate Devices - ALINE™ Anterior Cervical Plating System ([K943523](/device/K943523.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). 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Jurczak CONTACT PËRSON: Summary of Safety and Effectiveness DATE PREPARED: December 1, 1998 CLASSIFICATION NAME: Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis COMMON NAME: Cervical Bone Plate System PROPRIETARY NAME: ALINE 14 Anterior Cervical Plating System PREDICATE DEVICES: ALINE™ Anterior Cervical Plating System (K943523) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The ALINE TM Anterior Cervical Plating System is utilized to provide post-operative stabilization until fusion of the cervical spine has eventuated. Essentially, the plating system acts as an internal splint that carries a portion of the load until the process of healing is complete. - The ALINE™ Anterior Cervical Plating System is designed INTENDED USE: to provide temporary stability to the cervical spine during the development of a solid spinal fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), trauma (including fractures) and tumors. DDD is defined as neck and/or arm pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. The device is intended for anterior cervical intervertebral body screw fixation only. - MATERIALS: The Aline Cervical Plating system consists of Ti-13-13 plates, bone screws, and locking screws. {1}------------------------------------------------ ### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/1/Picture/2 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized eagle with three lines representing its wings and head. The eagle is enclosed in a circle with the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" around the perimeter. # DEC 30 1998 Ms. Karen F. Jurczak Associate. Corporate Regulatory Affairs United States Surgical Corporation 150 Glover Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06856 Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 Re: K984342 Trade Name: Aline™ Anterior Cervical Plating System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KWO Dated: December 2, 1998 Received: December 4, 1998 Dear Ms. Jurczak: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {3}------------------------------------------------ ## Anterior Cervical Plating System K98 4342 ### Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): ALINE™ Anterior Cervical Plating System Device Name: ## Indications For Use: The ALINE™ Anterior Cervical Plating System is designed to provide temporary stability to the cervical spine during the development of a solid spinal fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), trauma (including fractures) and turnors. DDD is defined as neck and/or arm pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. The device is intended for anterior cervical intervertebral body screw fixation only. 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