# K000682: Synthes Large Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Synthes (Usa)
- Decided: May 1, 2000 after 62 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.
340 later devices descend from it; 25 cite it directly.
0 of 341 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) Synthes Broad and Narrow Dynamic Compression Plates: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Synthes Anatomical Locking Plate System: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K082807: Synthes (Usa) 3.5 and 4.5 MM Locking Compression Plate System with Expanded Indications (2008), 186 descendants of its own
- K112583: Synthes Cortical Screws (2011), 118 descendants of its own
- K083032: Peri-Loc Bone Plating and Screw System (2009), 77 descendants of its own
- K092609: Synthes 3.5 MM and 4.55 MM Curved Narrow and Broad Locking Compression Plates (LCP) (2009), 51 descendants of its own
- K132886: Smith & Nephew Variable-Angle Locking Mini-Fragment Plating System (2014), 46 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Synthes Large Fragment DCL is intended for fixation of various long bones, such as the humerus, femur and tibia. It is also for use in fixation of osteopenic bone and fixation of non-unions or tnalunions.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K000682
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology