M3 Lag Screw Fixation System
510(k) K924018
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK924018 | Date1 Apr 1993 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA product code
- HWC
- Device class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 888.3040
- Advisory committee
- Orthopedic
- FDA decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 22 Sep 2026
The M3 Lag Screw Fixation System is a screw, fixation, bone device classified under product code HWC. It is designed for the fixation of small bone osteotomies, fractures, arthrodesis, and reconstruction procedures in the upper and lower extremities.
The system includes lag screws and fully threaded screws in various sizes and lengths, featuring color-coded instrumentation to assure accuracy. It is supplied as a non-sterile, reusable system and was cleared via the FDA 510(k) pathway under K924018, with a traditional clearance decision based on substantial equivalence to a predicate device.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 22 Sep 2026
What is the M3 Lag Screw Fixation System used for?
The M3 Lag Screw Fixation System is designed for the fixation of small bone osteotomies, fractures, arthrodesis, and reconstruction procedures in both upper and lower extremities. It provides stable internal fixation to support bone healing in these surgical applications.
How is the M3 Lag Screw Fixation System supplied and is it sterile?
The system is supplied as a non-sterile, reusable set that includes lag screws and fully threaded screws in various sizes and lengths, along with color-coded instrumentation. It must be sterilized by the user before each surgical use.
What sizes and types of screws are included in the M3 Lag Screw Fixation System?
The system includes lag screws and fully threaded screws in various sizes and lengths, though specific dimensions are not detailed in the provided data. The screws are accompanied by color-coded instrumentation to assist with accurate selection and placement during surgery.
What regulatory pathway was used for the M3 Lag Screw Fixation System?
The M3 Lag Screw Fixation System was cleared via the FDA 510(k) pathway under submission K924018, with a traditional clearance decision based on substantial equivalence to a predicate device, as indicated by the decision code SESE and decision description 'Substantially Equivalent'.