Ellis External Mini-Fixator System
510(k) K964458
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Valid until
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FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK964458 | Date9 Dec 1996 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 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
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.
Other devices from Link America, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 21 Sep 2026
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.