An assembly of devices designed to stabilize fractured bones to promote treatment and healing. It typically consists of an external plastic and/or metallic fixator (a framework) and other external and/or implantable components such as clamps, rods, rings, pins
| Company | Devices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 884 | 21% |
| Biomet Orthopedics, Llc | 761 | 18% |
| Vilex In Tennessee, Inc. | 510 | 12% |
| Hnm Total Recon Llc | 230 | 6% |
| Wright Medical Technology, Inc. | 216 | 5% |
| Paragon 28, Inc. | 187 | 4% |
| Sequel Medical Inc. | 172 | 4% |
| Orthofix Srl | 151 | 4% |
| Eminent Spine Llc | 141 | 3% |
| Vilex Llc | 133 | 3% |
| Life Spine, Inc. | 130 | 3% |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 107 | 3% |
Company = labeler of record on GUDID. 33 companies in total; top 12 shown. Click headers to sort.
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| Code | Name | Devices |
|---|---|---|
| KTT | Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple | 2,565 |
| KTT | APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE | 1,810 |
| JDW | PIN, FIXATION, THREADED | 775 |
| HRS | Plate, Fixation, Bone | 345 |
| JDW | Pin, Fixation, Threaded | 245 |
| LXT | APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE | 159 |
Use these as the dimensions to specify in a tender line.
4,156 device records in commercial distribution are listed on the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) under the GMDN category "External orthopaedic fixation system, single-use", from 33 companies. The largest labeler is Smith & Nephew, Inc. with 21% of records.
KTT (Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple ), KTT (APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE ), JDW (PIN, FIXATION, THREADED), HRS (Plate, Fixation, Bone)
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Source: FDA AccessGUDID (AccessGUDID full release 2 Nov 2026); counts are device records in commercial distribution grouped by GMDN preferred term; companies are labelers of record. Information only — US listing is not a registration in the UAE or GCC; verify with the regulator. © Consulting Wallah — CC BY‑NC‑ND.