510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2015Synthes Large Combination Clamp and Dynamization Clip - MR Safe
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Synthes (Usa) · LXT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite
Cleared on Apr 1, 2003 after a 55-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Apr 1, 2003
- Review
- 55 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LXT
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 0
5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK030390 Synthes Large Combination Clamp and Dynamization Clip - MR SafeSynthes (Usa) · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK122455 Synthes Small External Fixation System, Synthes Large External…Synthes · 2013 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK141912 Aos Small Bone External Fixation, Threaded Half Pins, Aos Small Bone…Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK232897 Arthrex Small External Fixation SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK171911 Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation SystemsSurgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK122208 External Fixator SystemChristopher D. Endara · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K122455Synthes Small External Fixation System, Synthes Large External Fixation SystemSynthes · 2013 · cites it directly3descendants
- K141912Aos Small Bone External Fixation, Threaded Half Pins, Aos Small Bone External Fixation…Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K232897Arthrex Small External Fixation SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K171911Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation SystemsSurgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K122208External Fixator SystemChristopher D. Endara · 2012 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K030390 | Synthes Large Combination Clamp and Dynamization Clip - MR Safe | Synthes (Usa) | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K122455 | Synthes Small External Fixation System, Synthes Large External Fixation System | Synthes | 2013 | 2 |
| +2 | K141912 | Aos Small Bone External Fixation, Threaded Half Pins, Aos Small Bone External… | Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K232897 | Arthrex Small External Fixation System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K171911 | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems | Surgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K122208 | External Fixator System | Christopher D. Endara | 2012 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in LXT? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LXT device
- #1 K230067 Para-Fix External Fixation Systemscore 6.3 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Synthes Combination Clamp and Dynamization Clip Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (5)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2015 | Class II | Z-2451-2015 | Labeling design | Labeling changes were made related to MR conditions that align with standard definitions for MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe. This recall identifies additional Trauma External Fixation System part numbers that should be considered… |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Class II | Z-1833-2014 | Labeling Change Control | Labeling changes have been made related to MR (Magnetic Resonance imaging) conditions as a result of changes in required protocols to designate a product MR Safe, MR Conditional, or MR Unsafe. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K122455 (Synthes, 2013) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LXT devicesLXT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LXT
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LXT
Too few LXT 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · LXT
2in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LXT
7in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LXT, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | — | 1 | 26 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 58 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 7 | 41 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 33 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 85 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 42 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 36 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 38 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 66 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 2 | 73 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 40 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 32 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 27 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Synthes Combination Clamp and Dynamization Clip - MR Safe are generally intended to be used in the construction of an external fixation frame to treat long bone and pelvic fractures. Specifically, the Synthes Combination Clamp with Dynamization Clip is intended for: Stabilization of soft tissue injuries and open or closed fractures; Polytrauma; Vertically stable pelvic fractures as a treatment adjunct for vertically unstable pelvic fractures; Arthrodesis…
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Synthes Combination Clamp and Dynamization Clip - MR Safe are generally intended to be used in the construction of an external fixation frame to treat long bone and pelvic fractures. Specifically, the Synthes Combination Clamp with Dynamization Clip is intended for:
Stabilization of soft tissue injuries and open or closed fractures;
Polytrauma;
Vertically stable pelvic fractures as a treatment adjunct for vertically unstable pelvic fractures;
Arthrodesis and osteotomies with soft tissue problems;
Failures of total joints;
Neutralization of fractures stabilized with limited internal fixation;
Non-unions;
Intraoperative reduction/stabilization tool to assist with indirect reduction;
Unilateral rectilinear bone segment transport or leg lengthening.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K030390 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K030390: Synthes Large Combination Clamp and Dynamization Clip - MR Safe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K030390
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026