510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOmega 3 Trochanteric Stabilizing Plate
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component
Cleared on May 29, 2008 after a 23-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 29, 2008
- Review
- 23 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KTT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK081278 Omega 3 Trochanteric Stabilizing PlateHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK083582 Sign Hip Construct (SHC), Model: 701Surgical Implant Generation Network (Sign) · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK153759 SIGN Compression Screw SystemSign Fracture Care International · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK152757 SIGN Hip Construct (SHC)Sign Fracture Care International · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K083582Sign Hip Construct (SHC), Model: 701Surgical Implant Generation Network (Sign) · 2009 · cites it directly2descendants
- K153759SIGN Compression Screw SystemSign Fracture Care International · 2016 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K152757SIGN Hip Construct (SHC)Sign Fracture Care International · 2015 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K081278 | Omega 3 Trochanteric Stabilizing Plate | Howmedica Osteonics Corp. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K083582 | Sign Hip Construct (SHC), Model: 701 | Surgical Implant Generation Network (Sign) | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K153759 | SIGN Compression Screw System | Sign Fracture Care International | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K152757 | SIGN Hip Construct (SHC) | Sign Fracture Care International | 2015 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Omega 3 System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K083582 | Sign Hip Construct (SHC), Model: 701 | 2009 | 2 |
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, K083582 (Surgical Implant Generation Network (Sign), 2009) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KTT devicesKTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KTT
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KTT
88in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KTT
2in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KTT
673in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KTT, 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 | 55 | 2 | 45 |
| 2008 | 11 | 73 | 1 | 66 |
| 2009 | 11 | 94 | 2 | 45 |
| 2010 | 12 | 148 | 1 | 121 |
| 2011 | 10 | 157 | 0 | 196 |
| 2012 | 9 | 140 | 4 | 527 |
| 2013 | 7 | 87 | 7 | 898 |
| 2014 | 14 | 129 | 0 | 445 |
| 2015 | 12 | 60 | 0 | 401 |
| 2016 | 10 | 142 | 0 | 400 |
| 2017 | 11 | 184 | 1 | 485 |
| 2018 | 6 | 149 | 14 | 597 |
| 2019 | 8 | 110 | 3 | 800 |
| 2020 | 9 | 200 | 0 | 942 |
| 2021 | 10 | 83 | 2 | 961 |
| 2022 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 627 |
| 2023 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 554 |
| 2024 | 5 | 90 | 0 | 523 |
| 2025 | 10 | 88 | 0 | 673 |
| 2026 | 5 | 68 | 11 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Omega Plus, Omega 2, and Omega 3 Systems are intended for use in the temporary stabilization of types of fractures of the proximal and distal femur. The subject devices are indicated for fixation of proximal and distal femoral fractures including:
* Intracapsular and basal neck fractures including transcervical and subcapital fractures
* Intertrochanteric fractures
* Subtrochanteric fractures
* Supracondylar fractures
- Intracondylar fractures
* Osteotomies for patients with diseases or deformities of the hip
* Hip arthrodesis
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K081278 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K081278: Omega 3 Trochanteric Stabilizing Plate.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K081278
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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