← Product Code [HSB](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB) · K983358 # G/K SFN AND STN LOCKING NAILS (K983358) _Howmedica, Inc. · HSB · Nov 18, 1998 · Orthopedic · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB/K983358 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Howmedica, Inc. - **Product Code:** [HSB](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB.md) - **Decision Date:** Nov 18, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3020 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Orthopedic - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The G/K Locking Nail System is a family of intramedullary rods intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, osteotomies, malunions and nonunions of the femur and tibia. Other types of procedures include reconstruction, bone lengthening/shortening, prophylactic nailing of impending fractures and fusions. ## Device Story G/K Locking Nail System consists of solid femoral nails (SFN) and solid tibial nails (STN) for intramedullary fixation. Used for temporary stabilization of femur and tibia fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, and bone lengthening/shortening. Nails inserted via open or closed techniques, with or without reaming; can be locked statically or dynamically. Optional nail plug prevents tissue infiltration. Used in clinical/surgical settings by orthopedic surgeons. Provides mechanical stabilization to facilitate bone healing. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Intramedullary rods fabricated from medical grade stainless steel. System includes solid femoral and tibial nails, cross-locking screws, and optional nail plugs. Mechanical fixation device; no energy source or software components. ## Regulatory 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. ## Predicate Devices - Synthes Universal Femoral Nail - Synthes Unreamed Tibial Nail - Orthofix Tibial Nailing System - Orthofix Femoral Nailing System ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ K983358 510(k) Summary | Proprietary Name: | G/K Locking Nail System | |-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Common Name: | IM Rod | | Classification Name &
Reference: | Intramedullary Fixation Rod
21 CFR 888.3020 | | Proposed Regulatory Class: | II | | Device Product Code: | 87HSB | | For information contact: | Vivian Kelly | | | Manager, Regulatory Affairs | | | Howmedica Inc. | | | 359 Veterans Boulevard | | | Rutherford, NJ 07070 | | | Telephone: (201) 507-7830 | | | Fax: (201) 507-6870 | Date prepared: September 23, 1998 The G/K Locking Nail System is a family of intramedullary rods intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, osteotomies, malunions and nonunions of the femur and tibia. Other types of procedures include reconstruction, bone lengthening/shortening, prophylactic nailing of impending fractures and fusions. This G/K line extension includes solid femoral nails (SFN) and solid tibial nails STN) which may be used with cross-locking screws for intramedullary nailing of femoral and tibial fractures, respectively. The nails can be inserted with or without reaming using an opened or closed technique. They can be locked statically or dynamically. Also, there is an optional nail plug available to prevent tissue infiltration. All of the components are fabricated from medical grade stainless steel. The substantial equivalence of this device is based on an equivalence in intended use, materials, designs and operational principles to Synthes' Universal Femoral Nail and Unreamed Tibial Nail and Orthofix's Tibial Nailing and Femoral Nailing Systems. {1}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/1/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a circular seal with the words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" around the perimeter. Inside the circle is a stylized image of an eagle or bird-like figure with three curved lines representing its wings or body. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 NOV 1 8 1998 Ms. Vivian Kelly Manager, Requlatory Affairs Howmedica Inc. Pfizer Medical Technology Group 359 Veterans Boulevard 07070-2584 Rutherford, New Jersey Re: K983358 G/K Locking Nail Line Extension Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: нав September 23, 1998 Dated: Received: September 24, 1998 Dear Ms. Kelly: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ದ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, Devices: through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations. {2}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Ms. Vivian Kelly This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market. 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Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Cel Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {3}------------------------------------------------ ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: G/K Locking Nail System Indications for Use: The G/K Locking Nail System is a family of intramedullary rods intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, osteotomies, malunions and nonunions of the femur and tibia. Other types of procedures include reconstruction, hone lengthening/shortening, prophylactic nailing of impending fractures and fusions. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) OR Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) Over-The-Counter Use_ (Optional Format 1-2-96) (Division Sign-Off) Division of General Restorative Devices 510(k) Number K983358 --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB/K983358](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB/K983358) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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