Cleared Special

K151173 - Biomet Microfixation RibFix Blu Thoracic Fixation System
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

K151173 · Biomet Microfixation · Orthopedic
May 2015
Decision
25d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K151173 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Biomet Microfixation RibFix Blu Thoracic Fixation System. This device is classified as a Screw, Fixation, Bone (Class II — Special Controls, product code HWC).

Submitted by Biomet Microfixation (Jacksonville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 26, 2015, 25 days after receiving the submission on May 1, 2015.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K151173 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared SESE
Date Received May 01, 2015
Decision Date May 26, 2015
Days to Decision 25 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF

Device Classification

Product Code HWC — Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device Class Class II — Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3040

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