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Synthes External Fixation Component Line Extension MR Safe

by Synthes (Usa) 510(k)

Active United States

510(k) K043039

Regulatory status

as of 28 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK043039 Date18 Jan 2005ClearedStatusActive

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.

Specification

510(k)

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

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

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

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

  • 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.