Cleared Traditional

K172438 - ARBOR External Fixation System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Jan 2018
Decision
154d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K172438 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ARBOR External Fixation System. This device is classified as a Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component (Class II - Special Controls, product code KTT).

Submitted by Globus Medical, Inc. (Audubon, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 12, 2018, 154 days after receiving the submission on August 11, 2017.

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

Submission Details

510(k) Number K172438 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 11, 2017
Decision Date January 12, 2018
Days to Decision 154 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code KTT — Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030

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