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Recognition List Number: 030 Publication Date: 01/15/2013 

Part B: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Recognition Number 11-203: ASTM F1541-02 (Reapproved 2011)e1, Standard Specification and Test Methods for External Skeletal Fixation Devices. (Orthopaedics)

Date of Standard: 2002. 
Address of Standards Organization:
  ASTM International (ASTM)
  100 Barr Harbor Drive
  West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
 
CDRH Office and Division Associated with Recognized Standards:
OFFICE OF DEVICE EVALUATION (ODE)
Devices Affected:
External skeletal fixation devices
Processes Affected:
510(k), IDE, HDE, PMA, PDP, Design Controls
Type of Standard:
 International, Test Methods, Vertical
Extent of Recognition:
Complete Standard.

Test methods provide examples of acceptable types of test setups and methods for the characterization of external skeletal fixation devices. Additional information should be provided to document deviations from the standard as well as to document that the design of the product will provide adequate mechanical properties for the particular application. Additional testing may be required for external skeletal fixation devices for novel intended uses as well as external skeletal fixation devices that contain novel materials.
Related CFR Citations and Product Codes:
Regulation
Number
Device Name Device
Class
Product
Code
§888.3030 Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component Class 2 KTT
 
Regulation
Number
Device Name Device
Class
Product
Code
§888.3040 Pin, Fixation, Smooth Class 2 HTY
§888.3040 Pin, Fixation, Threaded Class 2 JDW
 
Relevant Guidance:
Reviewers Guidance Checklist for Orthopedic External Fixation Devices Version #5, 2/21/97
FDA Technical Contact:
  Michael Kasser
  FDA/CDRH/ODE
  10903 New Hampshire Avenue Building 66, Room 1576
  Silver Spring MD 20993
  301/796-6946
  Email: michael.kasser@fda.hhs.gov
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