Blackstone Medical Inc Pillar Spacer System
by Blackstone Medical, Inc. 510(k)
Active
510(k) K081177
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK081177 | Date23 Jul 2008 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- MAX
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 888.3080
- Advisory Committee
- Orthopedic
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 24 Sep 2026
The Blackstone Medical Inc Pillar Spacer System is a spinal implant device composed of polyetheretherketone (PEEK-OPTIMA LT1) with tantalum markers. It is designed for use in spinal fusion procedures as a vertebral body replacement device.
The system is supplied in multiple footprint sizes, various heights, and angles of lordosis, and includes integrated anterior screw holes. It is intended for use with autograft and supplemental internal fixation systems such as the Blackstone Medical ICON Modular Pedicle Screw System or the SFS Spinal Fixation System. The device received FDA 510(k) clearance under k-number K081177 on July 23, 2008, and is classified under product code MAX with orthopedic advisory committee review.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 24 Sep 2026
What is the Pillar Spacer System used for?
The Pillar Spacer System is designed for use in spinal fusion procedures as a vertebral body replacement device, intended to be used with autograft and supplemental internal fixation systems such as the Blackstone Medical ICON Modular Pedicle Screw System or the SFS Spinal Fixation System.
What materials is the Pillar Spacer System made of?
The Pillar Spacer System is composed of polyetheretherketone (PEEK-OPTIMA LT1) with tantalum markers, which provide radiopacity for imaging visibility during and after implantation.
How is the Pillar Spacer System supplied and what sizes are available?
The system is supplied in multiple footprint sizes, various heights, and angles of lordosis, and includes integrated anterior screw holes to accommodate different anatomical needs in spinal fusion surgery.
Is the Pillar Spacer System sterile and single-use?
The device data does not specify sterility or single-use status; therefore, no claim can be made about whether the Pillar Spacer System is supplied sterile or intended for single use based on the provided information.