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Ellis External Mini-Fixator System

by Link America, Inc.

510(k) K964458

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK964458 Date9 Dec 1996ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

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Coverage

1 jurisdiction

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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
KTT
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 888.3030
Advisory Committee
Orthopedic
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 21 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The Ellis External Mini-Fixator System is an orthopedic external fixation device used for the stabilization of fractures and joint fusion procedures. It is indicated for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, including intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur, as well as for fusion of a joint or surgical procedures involving bone cutting.

The device is supplied non-sterile and is intended for reuse after appropriate cleaning and sterilization by the user. It is regulated as a Class II medical device under FDA 510(k) clearance (K964458) with product code KTT, and was determined to be substantially equivalent to a predicate device. The system is manufactured by Link America, Inc. and is used in orthopedic surgical settings.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 21 Sep 2026

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  • What is the Ellis External Mini-Fixator System used for?

    The Ellis External Mini-Fixator System is used for the stabilization of fractures and joint fusion procedures, specifically indicated for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, including intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur, as well as for fusion of a joint or surgical procedures involving bone cutting.

  • How is the Ellis External Mini-Fixator System supplied and is it reusable?

    The device is supplied non-sterile and is intended for reuse after appropriate cleaning and sterilization by the user, meaning it must be cleaned and sterilized by the healthcare facility before each use to ensure safety and effectiveness.

  • What regulatory pathway was used for the Ellis External Mini-Fixator System?

    The Ellis External Mini-Fixator System is regulated as a Class II medical device under FDA 510(k) clearance (K964458) with product code KTT, and was determined to be substantially equivalent to a predicate device, meaning it met the requirements for substantial equivalence through the traditional 510(k) pathway.