Cleared Traditional

SALVATION BEAMS AND BOLTS SYSTEM (K140741) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K140741 · Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · Orthopedic device
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May 2014
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Class 2
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K140741 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SALVATION BEAMS AND BOLTS SYSTEM. Classified as Screw, Fixation, Bone (product code HWC), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc (Memphis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 15, 2014 after a review of 51 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040 - 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 K140741 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 25, 2014
Decision Date May 15, 2014
Days to Decision 51 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
71d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 51d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040
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 - HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone

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Devices cleared under the same product code (HWC) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K140741.
MAGNA-FX AND MINI MAGNA-FX CANNULATED SCREW FIXATION SYSTEM
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BIOMET CANNULATED SCREW SYSTEM
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SMITH & NEPHEW CANNULATED CAPTURED SCREW
K133662 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · May 2014
CHARLOTTE CAROLINA JONES FRACTURE SYSTEM SCREW
K140952 · Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · May 2014
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K140408 · Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · May 2014
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