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Accessory, System, External Fixator, Containing Antimicrobial Agent

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to be used as an accessory surrounding orthopedic pins and wires during external fixation of bones. The sleeve is impregnated with antibiotic (gentamicin) which is released over time in order to inhibit bacterial colonization on the pin/wire.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.3040
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 888.3040 Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener

§ 888.3040 Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener.

(a) Identification. A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

(b) Classification. Class II.

Accessory, System, External Fixator, Containing Antimicrobial Agent

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to be used as an accessory surrounding orthopedic pins and wires during external fixation of bones. The sleeve is impregnated with antibiotic (gentamicin) which is released over time in order to inhibit bacterial colonization on the pin/wire.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Orthopedic
Review Panel
Orthopedic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
888.3040
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
Yes
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 888.3040 Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener

§ 888.3040 Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener.

(a) Identification. A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

(b) Classification. Class II.