FDA Product Code JDQ: Cerclage, Fixation

FDA product code JDQ covers cerclage fixation devices used to encircle and compress bone.

These cable, wire, or band systems are looped around bone to provide circumferential compression and stability in periprosthetic fractures, femoral fractures, and osteotomy fixation. They are used as adjuncts to intramedullary nails and plates when the bone cannot accept standard screw fixation.

JDQ devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3010 and reviewed by the FDA Orthopedic panel.

Leading manufacturers include Synthes (Usa), Howmedica Corp. and A & E Medical Corporation.