Cleared Special

K161896 - Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Aug 2016
Decision
22d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K161896 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System. This device is classified as a Plate, Fixation, Bone (Class II - Special Controls, product code HRS).

Submitted by Biomet Microfixation (Jacksonville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 2, 2016, 22 days after receiving the submission on July 11, 2016.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K161896 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 11, 2016
Decision Date August 02, 2016
Days to Decision 22 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code HRS — Plate, Fixation, Bone
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030

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