510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Synthes Cranial Plates
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Synthes (Usa) · JEY Plate, Bone
Cleared on Nov 23, 2004 after a 25-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 23, 2004
- Review
- 25 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JEY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
6 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK042987 Modification to Synthes Cranial PlatesSynthes (Usa) · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK100205 Frontier Devices Neuro SystemFolsom Metal Products, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK141911 Optimus Neuro SystemOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK183352 Optimus Neuro SystemOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK190811 Optimus NEURO System - Sterile KitOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK212391 MCI-Neuro Fixation SystemMci Medical Concept Innovation, Inc. · 2022
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K100205Frontier Devices Neuro SystemFolsom Metal Products, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly5descendants
- K141911Optimus Neuro SystemOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2015 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K183352Optimus Neuro SystemOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K190811Optimus NEURO System - Sterile KitOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K212391MCI-Neuro Fixation SystemMci Medical Concept Innovation, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K042987 | Modification to Synthes Cranial Plates | Synthes (Usa) | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K100205 | Frontier Devices Neuro System | Folsom Metal Products, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K141911 | Optimus Neuro System | Osteonic Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K183352 | Optimus Neuro System | Osteonic Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K190811 | Optimus NEURO System - Sterile Kit | Osteonic Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K212391 | MCI-Neuro Fixation System | Mci Medical Concept Innovation, Inc. | 2022 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 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 JEY? 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 JEY device
- #1 K252246 Leforte MMF Systemscore 15.6 · 16 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 Cranial Plates Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (6)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K100205 | Frontier Devices Neuro System | 2010 | 5 |
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, K100205 (Folsom Metal Products, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All JEY devicesJEY Plate, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JEY
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JEY
159in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JEY
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JEY
1,003in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JEY, 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 | 9 | 115 | 0 | 29 |
| 2008 | 7 | 84 | 3 | 24 |
| 2009 | 4 | 121 | 6 | 93 |
| 2010 | 6 | 199 | 85 | 215 |
| 2011 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 241 |
| 2012 | 10 | 194 | 0 | 428 |
| 2013 | 8 | 126 | 1 | 766 |
| 2014 | 6 | 223 | 0 | 616 |
| 2015 | 7 | 160 | 0 | 767 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 558 |
| 2017 | 5 | 190 | 0 | 568 |
| 2018 | 7 | 255 | 0 | 608 |
| 2019 | 6 | 163 | 0 | 595 |
| 2020 | 6 | 198 | 1 | 680 |
| 2021 | 4 | 299 | 0 | 451 |
| 2022 | 5 | 135 | 0 | 344 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 495 |
| 2024 | 5 | 159 | 0 | 696 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,003 |
| 2026 | 3 | 258 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Synthes Cranial Plates are intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and craniofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K042987 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K042987: Modification to Synthes Cranial Plates.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K042987
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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