Cleared Traditional

K050631 - SYNTHES (USA) SMALL ADJUSTABLE CLAMP-MR...

K050631 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for SYNTHES (USA) SMALL ADJUSTABLE CLAMP-MR... by Synthes (Usa). It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code LXT) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 31-day FDA review.

K050631 · Synthes (Usa) · Orthopedic device
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K050631 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SYNTHES (USA) SMALL ADJUSTABLE CLAMP-MR SAFE LINE EXTENSION. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite (product code LXT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (West Chester, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 11, 2005 after a review of 31 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K050631 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 11, 2005
Decision Date April 11, 2005
Days to Decision 31 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
91d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 31d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LXT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite
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.

Regulatory Peers - LXT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite

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