510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSynthes External Midface Distractor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Synthes (Usa) · MQN External Mandibular Fixator And/Or Distractor
Cleared on Mar 31, 2004 after a 76-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 31, 2004
- Review
- 76 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK040083 Synthes External Midface DistractorSynthes (Usa) · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK192702 DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Neuro Devices - MR ConditionalSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK183113 DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR ConditionalSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2019
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K040083 | Synthes External Midface Distractor | Synthes (Usa) | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K192702 | DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Neuro Devices - MR Conditional | Synthes (USA) Products, LLC | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K183113 | DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional | Synthes (USA) Products, LLC | 2019 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new MQN device
- #1 K220050 KLS Martin IPS Distractionscore 5.0 · 5 generations · no Class I recall
What was it cleared against?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
What descends from it? (2)
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)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K192702 (Synthes (USA) Products, LLC, 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All MQN devicesMQN External Mandibular Fixator And/Or Distractor: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MQN
1in 2022
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MQN
292in 2008
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MQN
1in 2014
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MQN
34in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MQN, 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 | 4 | 77 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 | 292 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 107 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 179 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 1 | 57 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 93 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 87 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 75 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 108 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 122 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 86 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 101 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 61 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 60 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 34 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Synthes External Midface Distractor is intended for use in craniofacial surgery, reconstructive procedures, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla. Specifically, it is intended for distraction of the maxilla utilizing a LeFort I osteotomy, the midface utilizing a Lefort II or III osteotomy, and/or the cranium utilizing a monoblioc osteotomy in adult and pediatric populations where gradual bone distraction is required.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K040083 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K040083: Synthes External Midface Distractor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K040083
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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