510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSynthes (Usa) Elbow Hinge Fixator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Synthes (Usa) · LXT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite
Cleared on Mar 7, 2007 after a 71-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- Decided
- Mar 7, 2007
- Review
- 71 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LXT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Stryker-Dynanico Joint Distractor II Named without a submission number |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
How does its category compare?
All LXT devicesLXT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LXT
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LXT
Too few LXT 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · LXT
2in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LXT
7in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LXT, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | — | 1 | 26 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 58 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 7 | 41 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 33 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 85 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 42 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 36 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 38 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 66 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 2 | 73 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 40 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 32 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 27 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Synthes Elbow Hinge Fixator is intended for supplementary treatment of complex, unstable elbow injuries when early functional stress must be limited due to persistent ligament instability. The indications for guided joint bridging with external fixators are: -Delayed treatment of dislocated and stiff elbows -Chronic, persistent joint instability -Acute joint instability after complex ligament injuries -Unstable elbow fractures -Additional…
Read the full statement (98 words)
The Synthes Elbow Hinge Fixator is intended for supplementary treatment of complex, unstable elbow injuries when early functional stress must be limited due to persistent ligament instability.
The indications for guided joint bridging with external fixators are:
-Delayed treatment of dislocated and stiff elbows
-Chronic, persistent joint instability
-Acute joint instability after complex ligament injuries
-Unstable elbow fractures
-Additional stabilization of post-operative unstable internal fixation
The Elbow Hinge Fixator is compatible with the components of the Synthes Large External Fixator for adults, and with the components of the Synthes Medium External Fixator for children and small stature adults.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063832 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063832: Synthes (Usa) Elbow Hinge Fixator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K063832
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026