Health and Human Services Department Docket FDA-2023-D-0488 Notice

2023-06482: Orthopedic Non-Spinal Bone Plates, Screws, and Washers-Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

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Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled "Orthopedic Non-Spinal Bone Plates, Screws, and Washers--Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions." This draft guidance document provides recommendations for information to include in 510(k) submissions for non-resorbable bone plate, screw, and washer devices. The scope of this draft guidance includes devices that are indicated for orthopedic bone fixation but does not include devices indicated for spinal, mandibular, maxillofacial, cranial, and orbital fracture fixation. This draft guidance is not final nor is it for implementation at this time.

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