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1.5MM Bone Fixation Kit

K012000510(k) SpecialCleared Jul 18, 200121-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3040

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

Bionx Implants, Ltd. · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone

Cleared on Jul 18, 2001 as substantially equivalent to K993074 (Bionx Implants, Ltd., 1999) after a 21-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1987. 5 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Jul 18, 2001
Review
21 days
Class
Class II
Product code
HWC
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K864912 (1987). 6 ancestors in all. 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 1997: 1 other ancestor1994: 1 other ancestor1990: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestor2003: 1 descendant cleared2001: 1 descendant cleared2004: 1 descendant cleared2008: 1 descendant cleared2007: 1 descendant clearedK864912 · PDS (Polydioxanon) Absorbable Pin · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1987K993074 · Smart Nail Models 521516, 521520,521525, 531516, 531520. 531525 · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 19991990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 2 generations back: 4 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 2 descendants K993074 · Smart Nail Models 521516, 521520,521525, 531516, 531520. 531525 · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999K864912 · PDS (Polydioxanon) Absorbable Pin · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 19870
  1. Root · 2 generations backK864912 PDS (Polydioxanon) Absorbable PinJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1987
  2. 1 generation backK993074 Smart Nail Models 521516, 521520,521525, 531516, 531520. 531525Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
  3. This deviceK012000 1.5MM Bone Fixation KitBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK013546 Modification to: 1.5 Bone Fixation Kit, Models BXS6114, BXS6214Bionx Implants, Inc. · 2001
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK031981 2.4 Smartnail, Models 532416, 532425, 532435, 532445Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. · 2003
  6. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK041288 Modification to SmartpinLinvatec Biomaterials, Inc. · 2004
  7. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK073311 Osteotrans-OT PinTakiron Co., Ltd. · 2008
  8. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK071616 Arc Surgical Biotrak Pin SystemArc Surgical, LLC · 2007

Most influential descendants

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  • K013546Modification to: 1.5 Bone Fixation Kit, Models BXS6114, BXS6214Bionx Implants, Inc. · 2001 · cites it directly4descendants
  • K0319812.4 Smartnail, Models 532416, 532425, 532435, 532445Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. · 2003 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K041288Modification to SmartpinLinvatec Biomaterials, Inc. · 2004 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K073311Osteotrans-OT PinTakiron Co., Ltd. · 2008 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K071616Arc Surgical Biotrak Pin SystemArc Surgical, LLC · 2007 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K864912PDS (Polydioxanon) Absorbable PinJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.1987—
−1K993074Smart Nail Models 521516, 521520,521525, 531516, 531520. 531525Bionx Implants, Ltd.1999—
0 (this device)K0120001.5MM Bone Fixation KitBionx Implants, Ltd.2001—
+1K013546Modification to: 1.5 Bone Fixation Kit, Models BXS6114, BXS6214Bionx Implants, Inc.2001—
+1K0319812.4 Smartnail, Models 532416, 532425, 532435, 532445Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd.2003—
+2K041288Modification to SmartpinLinvatec Biomaterials, Inc.2004—
+3K073311Osteotrans-OT PinTakiron Co., Ltd.2008—
+3K071616Arc Surgical Biotrak Pin SystemArc Surgical, LLC2007—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198910
199010
199410
199710

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200110
200310
200410
200710
200810
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K012000, 1987–2008Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (1)

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
*K993074Smart Nail Models 521516, 521520,521525, 531516, 531520. 531525
Summary page 1
…ommon Name: Absorbable Bone Fixation Nail C. Classification Name: Bone Fixation Nail D. Device Product Code: MAI ' Predicate Device: 1. Bionx Implants, Inc. SmartNail (K993074) Intended Use: Properly used, in the presence of adequate immobilization, 1.5mm Bone Fixation Kit is intended for use in the fi…
Bionx Implants, Ltd.1999—

Also cleared against K993074: 4 other devices →

What descends from it? (5)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K013546Modification to: 1.5 Bone Fixation Kit, Models BXS6114, BXS6214Bionx Implants, Inc.20014
K0319812.4 Smartnail, Models 532416, 532425, 532435, 532445Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd.20033

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 14 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12.4 years on median.
  • None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K013546 (Bionx Implants, Inc., 2001) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
  • 4 other devices also cite its predicate K993074.

How does its category compare?

All HWC devices

HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · HWC

15in 2025

2007: 352008: 332009: 272010: 232011: 352012: 202013: 252014: 312015: 412016: 262017: 402018: 202019: 302020: 282021: 262022: 262023: 242024: 172025: 152026 (partial year): 21
2007high 41 (2015) · low 15 (2025)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HWC

111in 2025

2007: 77 days median2008: 76 days median2009: 113 days median2010: 110 days median2011: 88 days median2012: 99 days median2013: 90 days median2014: 88 days median2015: 85 days median2016: 131 days median2017: 127 days median2018: 106 days median2019: 108 days median2020: 75 days median2021: 84 days median2022: 167 days median2023: 104 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 111 days median2026 (partial year): 125 days median
2007high 167 (2022) · low 75 (2020)2026

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

Recalls per year · HWC

1in 2025

2007: 252008: 332009: 292010: 72011: 122012: 302013: 142014: 22015: 52016: 42017: 42018: 12019: 52020: 42021: 22022: 132025: 12026 (partial year): 2
2007high 33 (2008) · low 0 (2023)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · HWC

2,893in 2025

2007: 6692008: 6602009: 6512010: 7652011: 1,1042012: 3,3392013: 3,8502014: 2,5492015: 2,7112016: 2,2852017: 2,5612018: 3,6622019: 5,4632020: 4,8202021: 4,4462022: 3,9342023: 3,7182024: 3,5752025: 2,893
2007high 5,463 (2019) · low 651 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, 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
2007357725669
2008337633660
20092711329651
2010231107765
20113588121,104
20122099303,339
20132590143,850
2014318822,549
2015418552,711
20162613142,285
20174012742,561
20182010613,662
20193010855,463
2020287544,820
2021268424,446
202226167133,934
20232410403,718
2024179003,575
20251511112,893
2026211252—

What is it indicated for?

1.5mm Bone Fixation Kit is intended for use in the fixation of fragments of fractured non-load bearing bones, osteotomies and arthrodeses, for example in the fixation of apical fragments, osteochondral fragments and cancellous/non-load bearing fragments. 1.5mm Bone Fixation Kit is not intended for use in and is contraindicated for: 1) Fractures and osteotomies of cortical bone (except cortical bones of the foot and the hand), 2) Fractures and osteotomies…

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1.5mm Bone Fixation Kit is intended for use in the fixation of fragments of fractured non-load bearing bones, osteotomies and arthrodeses, for example in the fixation of apical fragments, osteochondral fragments and cancellous/non-load bearing fragments.

1.5mm Bone Fixation Kit is not intended for use in and is contraindicated for: 1) Fractures and osteotomies of cortical bone (except cortical bones of the foot and the hand), 2) Fractures and osteotomies in weight bearing cancellous bone, 3) Situations where internal fixation is otherwise contraindicated, e.g., active or potential infection and where patient co-operation cannot be guaranteed (e.g. alcoholism), 4) Treatment of physeal fractures in children, because the effect of 1.5mm Bone Fixation Kit upon the healing of growth plate has not been tested clinically.

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510(k) Report. “K012000: 1.5MM Bone Fixation Kit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K012000

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026