510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2013Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, Additional Helical Blades
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Synthes (Usa) · HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Cleared on Mar 1, 2007 after a 29-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 4 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Mar 1, 2007
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HSB
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK070294 Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, Additional Helical…Synthes (Usa) · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK182783 DePuy Synthes Trauma Orthopedic Nail ImplantsDePuy Synthes · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK253155 Fule Metallic Lockable Intramedullary Nail SystemsBeijing Fule Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK233150 NET BRAND Osteosynthesis Nailing SystemNarang Medical, Ltd. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK201830 ANSER Clavicle PinBAAT Medical Products B.V. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K182783DePuy Synthes Trauma Orthopedic Nail ImplantsDePuy Synthes · 2018 · cites it directly2descendants
- K253155Fule Metallic Lockable Intramedullary Nail SystemsBeijing Fule Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K233150NET BRAND Osteosynthesis Nailing SystemNarang Medical, Ltd. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
- K201830ANSER Clavicle PinBAAT Medical Products B.V. · 2020 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K070294 | Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, Additional Helical Blades | Synthes (Usa) | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K182783 | DePuy Synthes Trauma Orthopedic Nail Implants | DePuy Synthes | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K253155 | Fule Metallic Lockable Intramedullary Nail Systems | Beijing Fule Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K233150 | NET BRAND Osteosynthesis Nailing System | Narang Medical, Ltd. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K201830 | ANSER Clavicle Pin | BAAT Medical Products B.V. | 2020 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 HSB? 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 HSB device
- #1 K200869 Gamma3 Systemscore 19.8 · 8 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 Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (4)
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)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2013 | Class II | Z-0369-2014 | Process control | A potential exists for non conforming Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blades to be distributed. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K182783 (DePuy Synthes, 2018) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HSB devicesHSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HSB
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HSB
106in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HSB
18in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HSB
2,911in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HSB, 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 | 8 | 68 | 0 | 162 |
| 2008 | 11 | 57 | 9 | 184 |
| 2009 | 18 | 86 | 81 | 334 |
| 2010 | 14 | 117 | 18 | 454 |
| 2011 | 16 | 78 | 2 | 662 |
| 2012 | 17 | 112 | 7 | 1,079 |
| 2013 | 18 | 105 | 14 | 1,773 |
| 2014 | 19 | 147 | 3 | 1,474 |
| 2015 | 22 | 111 | 3 | 1,671 |
| 2016 | 8 | 124 | 6 | 1,920 |
| 2017 | 23 | 119 | 66 | 1,447 |
| 2018 | 17 | 134 | 56 | 3,526 |
| 2019 | 13 | 132 | 6 | 2,517 |
| 2020 | 17 | 112 | 6 | 3,299 |
| 2021 | 10 | 94 | 2 | 4,111 |
| 2022 | 12 | 172 | 1 | 2,733 |
| 2023 | 11 | 162 | 1 | 2,219 |
| 2024 | 13 | 195 | 1 | 2,869 |
| 2025 | 15 | 106 | 18 | 2,911 |
| 2026 | 18 | 151 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, basal neck fractures, and combinations thereof. The Long TFN is additionally indicated for subtrochanteric fractures, pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, pathologic fractures (including prophylactic use) in both trochanteric and diaphyseal regions, long subtrochanteric fractures, proximal or distal non-unions, malunions, and revisions.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070294 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070294: Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, Additional Helical Blades.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070294
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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