VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plates
510(k) K152976
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK152976 | Date12 Nov 2015 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA product code
- HRS
- Device class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 888.3030
- Advisory committee
- Orthopedic
- FDA decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 22 Sep 2026
The VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plates are orthopedic plates designed to provide structural support during the bone healing process for talus fractures. The system includes device-specific bone template instrumentation to assist the surgeon during implantation and is capable of accepting both non-locking and variable angle locking screws to accommodate varying anatomy and fracture patterns.
The plates are supplied as part of the VLP Mini-Mod Small Bone Plating System expansion and are intended for use in surgical settings. They are implanted devices, provided non-sterile, and require sterilization prior to use. The device received FDA 510(k) clearance (K152976) as substantially equivalent to a predicate device, with review by the Orthopedic advisory committee.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 22 Sep 2026
What is the VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plate used for?
The VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plates are orthopedic plates designed to provide structural support during the bone healing process for talus fractures. They are intended for use in surgical settings to stabilize the talus bone following injury, accommodating varying anatomy and fracture patterns through compatibility with both non-locking and variable angle locking screws.
How are the VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plates supplied and prepared for use?
The VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plates are supplied as part of the VLP Mini-Mod Small Bone Plating System expansion and are provided non-sterile. They require sterilization prior to use in surgical settings, as they are implanted devices that must be processed according to hospital sterilization protocols before implantation.
What type of screws can be used with the VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plates?
The VLP Mini-Mod Talus Plates are capable of accepting both non-locking and variable angle locking screws. This flexibility allows surgeons to accommodate varying anatomy and fracture patterns during talus fracture fixation, providing adaptability in surgical technique based on patient-specific needs.