# K973321: Hoffmann II Compact Periarticular Clamp

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Howmedica, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 20, 1997 after 77 days
- Product code: KTT (Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component)
- 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
No predicates in its family tree.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Original Hoffmann® Small 4-Hole Ball Joint: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Hoffmann® II Compact External Fixation System: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Agee-Wristjack (Hand Biomechanics Lab, Inc): named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Radiolucent Wrist Fixation System (Orthofix): named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K071628: Stryker External Fixation System (2007), 1 descendant of its own
- K072764: KLS Martin Xternal Fixator (2007), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Periarticular Clamp is intended to be used with the components of the Hoffmann® II Compact External Fixation System and the Half Pins or Transfixing Pins of the Hoffmann® External Fixation System. It is intended to be used in the stabilization of open and/or unstable fractures and where soft tissue injury may preclude the use of other fracture treatments.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K973321
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology