Cleared Traditional

K142873 - OptiFix Fixation System - Straight 5mm X 39 cm - 30 absorbable fasteners, OptiFix Fixation System - Straight 5mm x 39 cm - 15 absorbable fasteners (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Mar 2015
Decision
162d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K142873 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OptiFix Fixation System - Straight 5mm X 39 cm - 30 absorbable fasteners, OptiFix Fixation System - Straight 5mm x 39 cm - 15 absorbable fasteners. This device is classified as a Staple, Implantable (Class II - Special Controls, product code GDW).

Submitted by C.R. Bard, Inc. (Warwick, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 12, 2015, 162 days after receiving the submission on October 1, 2014.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K142873 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 01, 2014
Decision Date March 12, 2015
Days to Decision 162 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GDW — Staple, Implantable
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4750

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