Synthes External Fixation Component Line Extension MR Safe
by Synthes (Usa) 510(k)
Active
510(k) K043039
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK043039 | Date18 Jan 2005 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
Specification
- Full name
- Synthes (USA) External Fixation Component Line Extension - MR Safe
- 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, 27 Sep 2026
The Synthes External Fixation Component Line Extension consists of pin clamps with outrigger posts and curved carbon fiber rods. These components are used to construct an external fixation frame for the treatment of stable and unstable fractures.
All frame elements are constructed from non-magnetic materials, rendering the system MR Safe for use in the MR environment. This device has received FDA 510k clearance for use in the construction of external fixation frames for various fracture types.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 27 Sep 2026
What is the primary clinical use for these fixation components?
These components are specifically designed to construct external fixation frames used in the clinical treatment of both stable and unstable bone fractures.
Are these components compatible with magnetic resonance imaging?
Yes, the system is classified as MR Safe. All frame elements, including the pin clamps and curved carbon fiber rods, are constructed from non-magnetic materials to ensure safety within the MR environment.
What specific items are included in this component line extension?
The line extension consists of pin clamps equipped with outrigger posts and curved carbon fiber rods, which allow for the assembly of customized external fixation frames.
What is the regulatory status of this device?
This device has received FDA 510k clearance, under K-number K043039, for use in the construction of external fixation frames for various types of fractures.