Lorenz Sternal Closure System

FDA 510(k) K033740 · Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK033740

Submission

Device name
Lorenz Sternal Closure System
Applicant
Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL, US
Received
November 28, 2003
Decision date
December 15, 2003
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Special 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
HWC – Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3040
Specialty
Orthopedic
Implant
Yes

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Questions and answers

When was Lorenz Sternal Closure System cleared by the FDA?

Lorenz Sternal Closure System (K033740) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on December 15, 2003, 17 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K033740?

The FDA product code is HWC – Screw, Fixation, Bone, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 888.3040.