# K073344: Orthopediatrics Plating System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Orthopediatrics, LLC
- Decided: Feb 19, 2008 after 83 days
- Product code: HRS (Plate, Fixation, Bone)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K993106 (1999). 3 ancestors in all.
66 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 70 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K002486: Precimed Trauma System, Patrick Berdoz (2000) Summary page 1.
- K050754: Precimed Cannulated Screw System, Precimed, Inc. (2005) Summary page 1.
- K993106: Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System (Bone Plates, Bone Screws and Accessories), Smith & Nephew, Inc. (1999) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K081407: Orthopediatrics Pediplates System (2008), 65 descendants of its own
- K083286: Orthopediatrics Pediloc Locking Plate System (2009), 60 descendants of its own
- K120689: Synthes 3.5 MM VA-LCP Proximal Tibia Plate System (2012), 28 descendants of its own
- K090666: Pediplates (2009), 15 descendants of its own
- K163361: ANTHEM™ Fracture System (2017), 14 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The OrthoPediatrics Plating System is intended for use in the treatment of pelvic, small and long bone fractures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K073344
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology