# K043404: Modification to T2 Proximal Humeral Nail

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Decided: Dec 27, 2004 after 17 days
- Product code: HSB (Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3020
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
32 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 33 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 no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K100497: Quantum IM Composite Nailing System (Quantum Nailing System) (2010), 29 descendants of its own
- K102369: Piccolo Composite Nailing System (2011), 16 descendants of its own
- K111056: Piccolo Composite Nailing System (2011), 15 descendants of its own
- K102597: Piccolo Composite Plate System (2011), 15 descendants of its own
- K123810: Piccolo Composite Ankle Arthrodesis Nailing System (2013), 14 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The T2 Proximal Humeral Nail is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of proximal and/or diaphyseal fractures of the humerus. Types of fractures include, but are not limited to, non-unions, malunions, malalignments, pathological fractures, and impending pathological fractures. Examples of specific indications according to AO classification include Type A-Fractures, dislocated, Type B Fractures, dislocated, Type C-Fractures, with intact calotte, or Humeral Fractures according to Neer-Classification.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K043404
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology