Cleared Special

K171606 - AOS Anterolateral Proximal Humeral Plate (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Orthopedic device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K171606 · Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. (Aos) · Orthopedic device
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K171606 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AOS Anterolateral Proximal Humeral Plate. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Single Component (product code KTW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. (Aos) (Torrance, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 22, 2017 after a review of 21 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. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K171606 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 01, 2017
Decision Date June 22, 2017
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
101d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KTW Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Single 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.