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The Vector Medical, Inc. Vector Targeting System is indicated for use in locating (targeting) screw holes in an intramedullary (IM) nail in order to quickly and accurately guide the drill into the exact position to locate and drill the screw holes. The technique does not require the use of radiographic equipment. Generally these nails are indicated for use in fractures in long bones such as the tibia or humerus, which require longitudinal stabilization.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JUL 2 5 2002
Ms. Erin McGurk Regulatory Affairs Representative Vector Medical, Inc. 1886 Lodgepole Drive Milton, Florida 32583
Re: K022225
Trade/Device Name: Vector Medical, Inc., Vector Targeting System Regulation Number: 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary Fixation Rod Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HSB Dated: July 7, 2002 Received: July 10, 2002
Dear Ms. McGurk:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours.
Hypt Rhode
M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| Applicant: | Vector Medical Inc. |
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| 510(k) Number (if known): | K022225 |
| Device Name: | Vector Targeting System |
| Indications For Use: |
INDICATIONS:
The Vector Medical, Inc. Vector Targeting System is indicated for use in locating (targeting) screw holes in an intramedullary (IM) nail in order to quickly and 200 urately guide the drill into the exact position to locate and drill the screw holes. The toganique / 300 / H80 9 / พุ does not require the use of radiographic equipment.
Generally these nails are indicated for use in fractures in long bones such as the tibia or humerus, which require longitudinal stabilization.
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510(k) Number KD22225
§ 888.3020 Intramedullary fixation rod.
(a)
Identification. An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.(b)
Classification. Class II.