OBT · Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required) · Orthopedic · 21 CFR 888.3030
Classification
FDA Product Code
OBT
Device class
Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required)
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Review panel
OR
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
Submission type
1
GMP exempt
N
Life sustaining
Y
Implant
Y
Third-party review
N
Definition
Intended to redirect the angle of growth of long bone(s) only in pediatric patients. Indicated for temporary or permanent epiphysiodesis. For gradually correcting angular deformities of long bones in pediatric patients with an open physis. Specific conditions/diseases for which the device will be indicated include valgus, varus, or flexion extension deformities of the knee (femur and/or tibia); valgus, varus or plantar flexion deformities of the ankle, valgus or varus deformities of the elbow, as well as radial or ulnar deviation, flexion or extension deformities of the wrist (radius). The device may be removed when growth has equalized or the growth plate has fused.