# K023879: Small Titanium Wrist Fusion Plate

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Synthes (Usa)
- Decided: Feb 5, 2003 after 76 days
- Product code: HRS (Plate, Fixation, Bone)
- 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.
167 later devices descend from it; 5 cite it directly.
0 of 168 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 Straight Wrist Fusion Plate: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Biomet Colles Fracture Plate: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K112583: Synthes Cortical Screws (2011), 118 descendants of its own
- K102694: 2.4MM VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plates (2010), 50 descendants of its own
- K120854: Synthes VA LCP Ankle Trauma System (2012), 44 descendants of its own
- K161616: DePuy Synthes 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm Cortex Screws, DePuy Synthes 2.4 mm Cannulated Screws, DePuy Synthes 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm Cannulated Screws, DePuy Synthes 4.5 mm Cannulated Screws, DePuy Synthes 6.5 mm Cannulated Screws, DePuy Synthes 7.0 mm and 7.3 mm Cannulated Screws, DePuy Synthes 1.5 mm Headless Compression Screws, DePuy Synthes 2.4 mm Headless Compression Screws, DePuy Synthes 3.0 mm Headless Compression Screws, DePuy Synthes 4.5 mm and 6.5 mm Headless Compression Screw (2017), 33 descendants of its own
- K143385: Acumed Ankle Plating System (2015), 23 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Synthes (USA) Small Titanium Wrist Fusion Plate is intended for use in plate fixation for wrist arthrodesis in patients with disorders such as cerebral palsy, brachial plexopathy, spinal cord injuries, and trauma. This plate addresses the smaller stature and pediatric patient by having a low profile construct and utilizing small screws.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K023879
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology