Cleared Traditional

K954289 - SYNTHES CANNULATED ANGLE BLADE PLATE

K954289 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for SYNTHES CANNULATED ANGLE BLADE PLATE by Synthes (Usa). It is a Class 2 Orthopedic device (product code KTW) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 71-day FDA review.

K954289 · Synthes (Usa) · Orthopedic device
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K954289 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SYNTHES CANNULATED ANGLE BLADE PLATE. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Single Component (product code KTW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (Paoli, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 24, 1995 after a review of 71 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. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K954289 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 14, 1995
Decision Date November 24, 1995
Days to Decision 71 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
51d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 71d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

Regulatory Peers - KTW Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Single Component

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