Modification to Fixion Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing System
by Disc-O-Tech Medical Technologies, Ltd. 510(k)
Active
510(k) K013449
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK013449 | Date19 Dec 2001 | StatusActive |
Coverage
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- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- HSB
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 888.3020
- Advisory Committee
- Orthopedic
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 28 Sep 2026
The device is a modification to the Fixion Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing System, classified as a rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories under product code HSB. It consists of stainless steel nails and hip pegs designed for internal fixation of bone fractures. The system functions as an internal fixation rod inserted into the medullary canal to stabilize bone fragments.
It is intended for use in orthopedic fracture fixation, including diaphyseal fractures and short distal or proximal fractures. The device is used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical or surgical settings. It received FDA 510(k) clearance (K013449) on December 19, 2001, as substantially equivalent to a predicate device under traditional review. The product code HSB corresponds to Class II devices with special controls.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 28 Sep 2026
What is the Modification to Fixion Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing System used for?
It is used for internal fixation of bone fractures, specifically diaphyseal fractures and short distal or proximal fractures, by stabilizing bone fragments via insertion into the medullary canal as an orthopedic fixation rod.
What materials are the components of this system made from?
The system consists of stainless steel nails and hip pegs, which are designed for durability and biocompatibility in internal bone fracture fixation procedures.
Who uses this device and in what setting?
Orthopedic surgeons use this device in clinical or surgical settings to perform internal fixation of fractures, particularly in long bones where medullary canal stabilization is required.
What regulatory pathway was used for this device’s clearance?
The device received FDA 510(k) clearance through a traditional review process, determined to be substantially equivalent to a predicate device under K013449, cleared on December 19, 2001.
What product code classifies this device and what does it signify?
The device is classified under product code HSB, which corresponds to Class II devices requiring special controls, specifically for rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories.