Cleared Special

K180624 - Guided Growth Plate System Plus (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

May 2018
Decision
67d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K180624 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Guided Growth Plate System Plus. This device is classified as a Plate, Bone, Growth Control, Pediatric, Epiphysiodesis (Class II - Special Controls, product code OBT).

Submitted by Orthofix Srl (Bussolengo, IT). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 15, 2018, 67 days after receiving the submission on March 9, 2018.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3030. Intended To Redirect The Angle Of Growth Of Long Bone(s) Only In Pediatric Patients. Indicated For Temporary Or Permanent Epiphysiodesis. For Gradually Correcting Angular Deformities Of Long Bones In Pediatric Patients With An Open Physis. Specific Conditions/diseases For Which The Device Will Be Indicated Include Valgus, Varus, Or Flexion Extension Deformities Of The Knee (femur And/or Tibia); Valgus, Varus Or Plantar Flexion Deformities Of The Ankle, Valgus Or Varus Deformities Of The Elbow, As Well As Radial Or Ulnar Deviation, Flexion Or Extension Deformities Of The Wrist (radius). The Device May Be Removed When Growth Has Equalized Or The Growth Plate Has Fused..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K180624 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 09, 2018
Decision Date May 15, 2018
Days to Decision 67 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
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Device Classification

Product Code OBT — Plate, Bone, Growth Control, Pediatric, Epiphysiodesis
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3030
Definition Intended To Redirect The Angle Of Growth Of Long Bone(s) Only In Pediatric Patients. Indicated For Temporary Or Permanent Epiphysiodesis. For Gradually Correcting Angular Deformities Of Long Bones In Pediatric Patients With An Open Physis. Specific Conditions/diseases For Which The Device Will Be Indicated Include Valgus, Varus, Or Flexion Extension Deformities Of The Knee (femur And/or Tibia); Valgus, Varus Or Plantar Flexion Deformities Of The Ankle, Valgus Or Varus Deformities Of The Elbow, As Well As Radial Or Ulnar Deviation, Flexion Or Extension Deformities Of The Wrist (radius). The Device May Be Removed When Growth Has Equalized Or The Growth Plate Has Fused.