510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Smith & Nephew Intramedullary Hip Screw
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on May 25, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K954712 (Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc., 1995) and 4 other predicates after a 74-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1998. 9 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 25, 2004
- Review
- 74 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K981529 (1998). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest K954712 (1995). 9 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK981529 Titanium Intramedullary Nail, Titanium Locking ScrewSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK040212 Trigen IntertanSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- This deviceK040656 Modification to Smith & Nephew Intramedullary Hip ScrewSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK050226 Asian Intramedullary Hip Screw NailsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK092748 Sureshot Tan Nails and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK243364 TRIGEN META-TAN Trochanteric Antegrade NailSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK181640 X-BOLT Hip Fracture Fixation SystemX-Bolt Orthopaedics · 2018
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK243608 TRIGEN Stable Lock Nut & WasherSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2025
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K050226Asian Intramedullary Hip Screw NailsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005 · cites it directly7descendants
- K092748Sureshot Tan Nails and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K243364TRIGEN META-TAN Trochanteric Antegrade NailSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2024 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K181640X-BOLT Hip Fracture Fixation SystemX-Bolt Orthopaedics · 2018 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K243608TRIGEN Stable Lock Nut & WasherSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2025 · 4 generations on0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K981529 | Titanium Intramedullary Nail, Titanium Locking Screw | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 1998 | 2 |
| −1 | K040212 | Trigen Intertan | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2004 | 6 |
| 0 (this device) | K040656 | Modification to Smith & Nephew Intramedullary Hip Screw | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K050226 | Asian Intramedullary Hip Screw Nails | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +2 | K092748 | Sureshot Tan Nails and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | 1 |
| +3 | K243364 | TRIGEN META-TAN Trochanteric Antegrade Nail | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K181640 | X-BOLT Hip Fracture Fixation System | X-Bolt Orthopaedics | 2018 | — |
| +4 | K243608 | TRIGEN Stable Lock Nut & Washer | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 HWC? 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 HWC device
- #1 K203011 Monster Screw Systemscore 22.2 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K954712 | Intramedullary Hip Screw (Modification)Summary page 1…ications for use, design features, operational principles, and material composition to the following predicate devices - Smith & Nephew's Intramnedullary Hip Screw (K9547121, Titanium Nail System (K9815291, Trauma Internal Fixation System 1K9932891, Intramedullary Nail System 1K983942) and T… | 1995 |
| * | K981529 | Titanium Intramedullary Nail, Titanium Locking ScrewSummary page 1…erational principles, and material composition to the following predicate devices - Smith & Nephew's Intramnedullary Hip Screw (K9547121, Titanium Nail System (K9815291, Trauma Internal Fixation System 1K9932891, Intramedullary Nail System 1K983942) and TriGen InterTAN 1KO402121. === Page 2… | 1998 |
| * | K993289 | Smith & Nephew Compression Hip Screw System, Intramedullary Hip Screw SystemSummary page 1…ion to the following predicate devices - Smith & Nephew's Intramnedullary Hip Screw (K9547121, Titanium Nail System (K9815291, Trauma Internal Fixation System 1K9932891, Intramedullary Nail System 1K983942) and TriGen InterTAN 1KO402121. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI… | 1999 |
| * | K983942 | Intramedullary Nail System, Locking Screw, Nail CapSummary page 1…- Smith & Nephew's Intramnedullary Hip Screw (K9547121, Titanium Nail System (K9815291, Trauma Internal Fixation System 1K9932891, Intramedullary Nail System 1K983942) and TriGen InterTAN 1KO402121. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES… | 1998 |
| * | K040212 | Trigen Intertan | 2004 |
What descends from it? (9)
3 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?
- The line of descent spans 6 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 5.6 years on median.
- 3 of the 7 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K050226 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2005) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K954712.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HWC
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HWC
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HWC
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HWC
2,893in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, 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 | 35 | 77 | 25 | 669 |
| 2008 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 660 |
| 2009 | 27 | 113 | 29 | 651 |
| 2010 | 23 | 110 | 7 | 765 |
| 2011 | 35 | 88 | 12 | 1,104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 99 | 30 | 3,339 |
| 2013 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 3,850 |
| 2014 | 31 | 88 | 2 | 2,549 |
| 2015 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 2,711 |
| 2016 | 26 | 131 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 2017 | 40 | 127 | 4 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 20 | 106 | 1 | 3,662 |
| 2019 | 30 | 108 | 5 | 5,463 |
| 2020 | 28 | 75 | 4 | 4,820 |
| 2021 | 26 | 84 | 2 | 4,446 |
| 2022 | 26 | 167 | 13 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 17 | 90 | 0 | 3,575 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 1 | 2,893 |
| 2026 | 21 | 125 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Intramedullary Hip Screws are indicated for intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck; trochanteric or subtrochanteric fractures; osteotomies for patients with diseases or deformities of the hip; hip arthrodesis; supracondylar fractures and distal femoral fractures using a supracondylar plate; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; femoral neck fractures; subcapital fractures; comminuted neck and shaft fractures; femur reconstruction following tumor resection; leg length discrepancies secondary to femoral inequality; and prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures. Smith & Nephew, Inc. Intramedullary Hip Screws are for single use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K040656 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K040656: Modification to Smith & Nephew Intramedullary Hip Screw.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K040656
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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