Product Classification

• Device: accessory, system, external fixator, containing antimicrobial agent
• Regulation Description: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener.
• 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
• Product Code: NJA
• Premarket Review: Office of Orthopedic Devices (OHT6); Joint Arthroplasty Devices (DHT6A)
• Submission Type: 510(k)
• Regulation Number: 888.3040
• Device Class: 2
• Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC): TPLC Product Code Report
• GMP Exempt?: No
• Summary Malfunction Reporting: Eligible
• Implanted Device?: Yes
• Life-Sustain/Support Device?: No

Recognized Consensus Standards

• 8-495 ISO 5834-3 Second edition 2019-02
  Implants for surgery - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Part 3: Accelerated ageing methods
• 8-496 ISO 5834-4 Second edition 2019-02
  Implants for surgery - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Part 4: Oxidation index measurement method
• 8-497 ISO 5834-5 Second edition 2019-02
  Implants for surgery - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Part 5: Morphology assessment method
• 8-501 ISO 5834-1 Fourth edition 2019-02
  Implants for surgery - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Part 1: Powder form
• 8-514 ISO 5834-2 Fifth edition 2019-02
  Implants for surgery - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Part 2: Moulded forms
• 8-572 ASTM F2565-21
  Standard Guide for Extensively Irradiation-Crosslinked Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fabricated Forms for Surgical Implant Applications
• 8-573 ASTM F2695-12(2020)
  Standard Specification for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Powder Blended With Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Fabricated Forms for Surgical Implant Applications
• 11-197 ASTM F983-86 (Reapproved 2018)
  Standard Practice for Permanent Marking of Orthopaedic Implant Components
• 11-199 ASTM F565-04 (Reapproved 2018)
  Standard Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments

Guidance Document

• Reviewers Guidance Checklist for Orthopedic External Fixation Devices

Third Party Review

Not Third Party Eligible