Cleared Traditional

K973017 - SYNTHES COMBINATION CLAMP AND DYNAMIZATION CLIP

K973017 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SYNTHES COMBINATION CLAMP AND DYNAMIZAT..., manufactured by Synthes (Usa). The device is a Class 2 Orthopedic device with product code KTT cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 64-day FDA review.

K973017 · Synthes (Usa) · Orthopedic device
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Oct 1997
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K973017 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SYNTHES COMBINATION CLAMP AND DYNAMIZATION CLIP. Classified as Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component (product code KTT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Synthes (Usa) (Paoli, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 16, 1997 after a review of 64 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K973017

510(k) Number K973017 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 13, 1997
Decision Date October 16, 1997
Days to Decision 64 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
58d faster than avg
Panel avg: 122d · This submission: 64d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

KTT Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple 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 - KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/blade/plate Combination, Multiple Component

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