510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSynthes (Usa) Sterile Sternal Fixation System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Synthes (Usa) · JDQ Cerclage, Fixation
Cleared on Feb 25, 2005 after a 49-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 81 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 25, 2005
- Review
- 49 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JDQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
81 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- This deviceK050041 Synthes (Usa) Sterile Sternal Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 62 of its ownK051165 KLS Martin Sternal TalonKLS-Martin L.P. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 61 of its ownK070169 KLS Martin Quick Disc, Sternal Talon and Sternal Plating - SterileKLS Martin L.P. · 2007
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 45 of its ownK151983 KLS Martin LSS Plating SystemKLS Martin L.P. · 2016
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 39 of its ownK202889 Able Medical Devices Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation SystemJm Longyear Manufacturing, LLC D.B.A. Able Medical Devices · 2021
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 36 of its ownK220782 IdentiTi™ Porous Ti Interbody System, IdentiTi™ NanoTec™ Interbody…Alphatec Spine, Inc. · 2022
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 81 · See all- K051165KLS Martin Sternal TalonKLS-Martin L.P. · 2006 · cites it directly62descendants
- K070169KLS Martin Quick Disc, Sternal Talon and Sternal Plating - SterileKLS Martin L.P. · 2007 · 2 generations on61descendants
- K151983KLS Martin LSS Plating SystemKLS Martin L.P. · 2016 · 3 generations on45descendants
- K202889Able Medical Devices Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation SystemJm Longyear Manufacturing, LLC D.B.A. Able Medical Devices · 2021 · 4 generations on39descendants
- K220782IdentiTi™ Porous Ti Interbody System, IdentiTi™ NanoTec™ Interbody System, Transcend™…Alphatec Spine, Inc. · 2022 · 5 generations on36descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K050041 | Synthes (Usa) Sterile Sternal Fixation System | Synthes (Usa) | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K051165 | KLS Martin Sternal Talon | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K070169 | KLS Martin Quick Disc, Sternal Talon and Sternal Plating - Sterile | KLS Martin L.P. | 2007 | — |
| +3 | K151983 | KLS Martin LSS Plating System | KLS Martin L.P. | 2016 | — |
| +4 | K202889 | Able Medical Devices Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System | Jm Longyear Manufacturing, LLC D.B.A. Able Medical Devices | 2021 | — |
| +5 | K220782 | IdentiTi™ Porous Ti Interbody System, IdentiTi™ NanoTec™ Interbody System… | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2022 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2026 | 13 | 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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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 Sternal Fixation System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (81)
See all 813 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, K051165 (KLS-Martin L.P., 2006) has gone furthest, with 62 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All JDQ devicesJDQ Cerclage, Fixation: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JDQ
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JDQ
130in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JDQ
5in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JDQ
84in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JDQ, 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 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 2 | 25 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 2 | 28 |
| 2011 | 6 | 130 | 0 | 30 |
| 2012 | 3 | 134 | 0 | 130 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 1 | 321 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 223 |
| 2015 | 5 | 92 | 1 | 205 |
| 2016 | 4 | 129 | 0 | 224 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 138 |
| 2018 | 6 | 101 | 0 | 182 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 5 | 158 |
| 2020 | 4 | 93 | 0 | 125 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 141 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 134 |
| 2023 | 3 | 141 | 0 | 98 |
| 2024 | 3 | 130 | 0 | 115 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 84 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Synthes (USA) Sterile Sternal Fixation System (SFS) is intended for use in primary or
secondary closure/ repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to
stabilize the sternum and promote fusion.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K050041 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050041: Synthes (Usa) Sterile Sternal Fixation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050041
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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