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SALVATION External Fixation System

K180832510(k) SpecialCleared Jun 6, 201868-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3030

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component

Cleared on Jun 6, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K052005 (R&R Medical, Inc., 2005) and 2 other predicates after a 68-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1994. 1 later device descends from it.

Decided
Jun 6, 2018
Review
68 days
Class
Class II
Product code
KTT
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K941048 (1994). 11 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.

  1. Root · 5 generations backK941048 True/Lok Monolateral/Bilateral FixatorApplied Osteo Systems, Inc. · 1994 · Recalled
  2. 4 generations backK052005 R&R External Fixation SystemR&R Medical, Inc. · 2005
  3. 3 generations backK100137 Sidekick Circular Fixator System: Struts and HingesWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2010
  4. 2 generations backK153635 SALVATION (R) External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2016
  5. 1 generation backK162033 SALVATION External Fixation SystemWright Medical · 2017
  6. This deviceK180832 SALVATION External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2018
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK200343 FusionFrame Ring Lock SystemGlw Medical Innovation · 2020

Most influential descendants

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  • K200343FusionFrame Ring Lock SystemGlw Medical Innovation · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−5K941048True/Lok Monolateral/Bilateral FixatorApplied Osteo Systems, Inc.19941
−4K052005R&R External Fixation SystemR&R Medical, Inc.2005—
−3K100137Sidekick Circular Fixator System: Struts and HingesWrightmedicaltechnologyinc2010—
−2K153635SALVATION (R) External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc2016—
−1K162033SALVATION External Fixation SystemWright Medical2017—
0 (this device)K180832SALVATION External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc2018—
+1K200343FusionFrame Ring Lock SystemGlw Medical Innovation2020—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199510
199710
200520
201310
201510

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202010
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K180832, 1994–2020Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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? (3)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K052005R&R External Fixation System
Summary page 5
…21 CFR 888.3030 – Class II Device Product Code, Device Panel: KTT, Orthopedic (a)(3). Predicate Device: K052005: SIDEKICK™ Circular Fixator (formerly R&R External Fixator…
R&R Medical, Inc.2005—
*K130044Sidekick EZ Frame External Fixation System
Summary page 5
…(formerly R&R External Fixator System) K130044: SIDEKICK™ EZ FRAME Fixator K162033: SALVATION™ External…
Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc2013—
*K162033SALVATION External Fixation System
Summary page 5
…System) K130044: SIDEKICK™ EZ FRAME Fixator K162033: SALVATION™ External Fixation System (a)(4). Device Description…
Wright Medical2017—

Also cleared against K052005: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K200343FusionFrame Ring Lock SystemGlw Medical Innovation20200

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.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 24 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.8 years on median.
  • 1 of the 11 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K200343 (Glw Medical Innovation, 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K052005.

How does its category compare?

All KTT devices

KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · KTT

10in 2025

2007: 92008: 112009: 112010: 122011: 102012: 92013: 72014: 142015: 122016: 102017: 112018: 62019: 82020: 92021: 102022: 32023: 72024: 52025: 102026 (partial year): 5
2007high 14 (2014) · low 3 (2022)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · KTT

88in 2025

2007: 55 days median2008: 73 days median2009: 94 days median2010: 148 days median2011: 157 days median2012: 140 days median2013: 87 days median2014: 129 days median2015: 60 days median2016: 142 days median2017: 184 days median2018: 149 days median2019: 110 days median2020: 200 days median2021: 83 days median2022: 25 days median2023: 29 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 88 days median2026 (partial year): 68 days median
2007high 200 (2020) · low 25 (2022)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · KTT

2in 2021

2007: 22008: 12009: 22010: 12012: 42013: 72017: 12018: 142019: 32021: 22026 (partial year): 11
2007high 14 (2018) · low 0 (2011)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · KTT

673in 2025

2007: 452008: 662009: 452010: 1212011: 1962012: 5272013: 8982014: 4452015: 4012016: 4002017: 4852018: 5972019: 8002020: 9422021: 9612022: 6272023: 5542024: 5232025: 673
2007high 961 (2021) · low 45 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code KTT, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007955245
20081173166
20091194245
2010121481121
2011101570196
201291404527
20137877898
2014141290445
201512600401
2016101420400
2017111841485
2018614914597
201981103800
202092000942
202110832961
20223250627
20237290554
20245900523
202510880673
202656811—

What is it indicated for?

The SALVATION External Fixation System is intended for: • Fusions of the foot including: o Triple arthrodesis o Isolated hindfoot arthrodesis o Midfoot arthrodesis o Joints involved include tibiotalar, subtalar, talonavicular, calcaneocuboid, pantalar, tibio- talocalcaneus, naviculocuneiform, metatarsal cuneiform (first, second, third – e.g. Lapidus, TMT), metatarsal cuboid • Treatment of fractures including: o Treatment of LisFranc fracture/dislocations…

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The SALVATION External Fixation System is intended for:

• Fusions of the foot including:

o Triple arthrodesis

o Isolated hindfoot arthrodesis

o Midfoot arthrodesis

o Joints involved include tibiotalar, subtalar, talonavicular, calcaneocuboid, pantalar, tibio- talocalcaneus, naviculocuneiform, metatarsal cuneiform (first, second, third – e.g. Lapidus, TMT), metatarsal cuboid

• Treatment of fractures including:

o Treatment of LisFranc fracture/dislocations in diabetic and Charcot neuropathy patient

o Fractures and/or comminuted fractures (open or closed) of the calcaneus, talus, cuboid, navicular, cuneiforms, and/or metatarsals (including Jones fractures), ankle, and distal tibia

o Additional fixation adjunct to internal fixation of the distal tibia, calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms, and/or metatarsals in patients with significant comorbidities (i.e. diabetes) that may preclude use of isolated internal fixation

• Reconstruction of deformities including:

o Neuropathic deformities

o Charcot reconstruction with or without corrective osteotomies

o Diabetic Charcot Reconstruction

o Prevention and treatment of contracture of joints and tendons in equinus

• Treatment of infected unions, nonunions, or malunions

• Offloading and or immobilization of ulcers and/or wounds of the foot or ankle

• Stabilization associated with tendon or ligament surgeries. Tendon lengthening, repairs and transfers both deep and or superficial around the foot and ankle including posterior tibial, tibialis anterior, flexor digitorum longus, achilles, flexor hallucis longus, peroneus brevis, peroneus longus, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus

• Tumor and neoplasm resection and reconstruction

• Stabilization associated with rotation flaps, free flaps, muscle flaps, advancement flaps, fasciocutaneous flap, split thickness skin grafting, biological graft alternatives

• Pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction osteogenesis including bone transport

• Correction of bony or soft tissue deformities

• Correction of segmental or nonsegmental bony or soft tissue defects

• Use on long bones including the tibia and fibula

• Use with or without IM nail in the ankle in Charcot patients

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K180832: SALVATION External Fixation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180832

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026