MODIFICATION TO TELEGRAPH HUMERAL NAIL

K033510 · Fournitures Hospitalieres Industrie · HSB · Dec 3, 2003 · Orthopedic

Device Facts

• Record ID: K033510
• Device Name: MODIFICATION TO TELEGRAPH HUMERAL NAIL
• Applicant: Fournitures Hospitalieres Industrie
• Product Code: HSB · Orthopedic
• Decision Date: Dec 3, 2003
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Special
• Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3020
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Telegraph® Humeral Nail is indicated for proximal and/or diaphyseal fractures of the humerus.

Device Story

The Telegraph® Humeral Nail is an intramedullary fixation rod designed for the stabilization of proximal and/or diaphyseal humeral fractures. It is a mechanical orthopedic implant used by surgeons in a clinical or hospital setting. The device functions by providing internal fixation to support bone healing in the humerus. It is intended for prescription use only.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence determination based on device description and intended use.

Technological Characteristics

Intramedullary fixation rod; Class II device; Product Code HSB; 21 CFR 888.3020.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients with proximal and/or diaphyseal fractures of the humerus.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC - 3 2003

Ms. Christine Quendez Fournitures Hospitalières Industric ZI de Kernevez - 6 Rue Nobel Ouimper France 29000

Re: K033510

Trade/Device Name: Telegraph® Humeral Nail Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary fixation rod Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HSB Dated: September 24, 2003 Received: November 13, 2003

Dear Ms. Quendez:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your bected by the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosale) (c regary atment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prior to may 20, 1978, the eccordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, DNIg, devices mat have been recented in quire approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmete Act (11ct) that to not secure, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The I ou may, mercere, manel and not include requirements for annual registration, listing of general control.s provisions of ractice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your device is elassified (600 wor vy als. Existing major regulations affecting your device can may be subject to basil deal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean r least be advised that I Dr i modalite of vour device complies with other requirements of the Act that 1191 has intact a and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any I caeaf statutes and regaraments, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set CFR Part 807), advening (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic (2000); 1050 forth in the quarty of the ovisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Scction 510(k) I mis loter with and in yourse of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premaired predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please if you demo specific as no liance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small other general miornational and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Sincerely yours,

Mark A. Milliman

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510 K Number (if known):

Device Name:

K0335/0

## TELEGRAPH® HUMERAL NAIL

Indications For Use:

The Telegraph® Humeral Nail is indicated for proximal and/or diaphyseal fractures of the humerus.

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Concurrence of CDRH; Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

K033510

| <strong>Labels</strong> | <strong>Values</strong> |
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| Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | \checkmark |
| Over-The-Counter Use | |

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