Cleared Traditional

K043039 - SYNTHES (USA) EXTERNAL FIXATION COMPONENT LINE EXTENSION - MR SAFE

K043039 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SYNTHES (USA) EXTERNAL FIXATION COMPONE..., manufactured by Synthes (Usa). The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KTT cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 75-day FDA review.

K043039 · Synthes (Usa) · Orthopedic device
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K043039 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SYNTHES (USA) EXTERNAL FIXATION COMPONENT LINE EXTENSION - MR SAFE. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component (product code KTT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (Paoli, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 18, 2005 after a review of 75 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030 - the FDA orthopedic device regulatory framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K043039

510(k) Number K043039 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 04, 2004
Decision Date January 18, 2005
Days to Decision 75 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
47d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 75d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

KTT Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Orthopedic devices follow this clearance model.

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