# K071325: Biomet Variable Locking Plate System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Biomet Trauma
- Decided: Jul 26, 2007 after 77 days
- Product code: HRS (Plate, Fixation, Bone)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K020221 (2002). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K060379: Ebi Anterior Cervical Plate System, Ebi, L.P. (2006) Summary page 1.
- K020221: Iql Basic Fragment Plate Set, Iql Basic Fragment Screw Set, Iql Small Fragment Set, Iql Mini Fragment Set, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc. (2002) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The Biomet Variable Locking Plate System is used for adult or pediatric patients as indicated for pelvic, small and long bone fracture fixation and fixation of bones that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity or arthrodesis. Indications for use include internal fixation of the tibia, fibula, femur, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, middle hand and middle foot bones.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K071325
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology