Cleared Traditional

K173579 - Thorecon™ Fixation System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Feb 2018
Decision
84d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K173579 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Thorecon™ Fixation System. This device is classified as a Cerclage, Fixation (Class II - Special Controls, product code JDQ).

Submitted by A & E Medical Corporation (Farmingdale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 12, 2018, 84 days after receiving the submission on November 20, 2017.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3010.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K173579 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 20, 2017
Decision Date February 12, 2018
Days to Decision 84 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code JDQ - Cerclage, Fixation
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3010

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