# Spinal Channeling Instrument, Vertebroplasty
> **Product code: OCJ** · Class I — Low Risk (general controls) · Orthopedic · 21 CFR 888.4540
## Classification
- **FDA Product Code:** OCJ
- **Device class:** Class I — Low Risk (general controls)
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.4540
- **Review panel:** OR
- **Medical specialty:** Orthopedic
- **Submission type:** 4
- **GMP exempt:** N
- **Life sustaining:** N
- **Implant:** N
- **Third-party review:** N
## Definition

Create channels in the existing spinal bone structure for the flow of polymethylmethacrylate bone cement (PMMA) prior to a vertebroplasty procedure.  Treatment of pathological compression fractures of the vertebral body that may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions, and/or malignant lesions.

## Market data
- **Cleared 510(k) submissions:** 1
- **Registered establishments:** 48
## Source
- [FDA Device Classification](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpcd/classification.cfm?ID=OCJ)
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