# K081623: Synthes Rib Fixation System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Synthes (Usa)
- Decided: Sep 8, 2008 after 90 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
No predicates in its family tree.
31 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 32 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 its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Acumed Rib Congruent Bone Plate System: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Synthes Sternal Fixation System: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) MatrixMANDIBLE Plate and Screw System: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) OrthoPro Steinman Pins And Kirschner Wires: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K133616: Matrixrib Fixation System (2014), 26 descendants of its own
- K142823: Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation System (2015), 23 descendants of its own
- K151173: Biomet Microfixation RibFix Blu Thoracic Fixation System (2015), 13 descendants of its own
- K152253: Biomet Microfixation RibFix Blu Thoracic Fixation System (2016), 11 descendants of its own
- K153482: KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System (2016), 9 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Synthes MatrixRIB Fixation System is indicated for the fixation and stabilization of rib fractures, fusions and osteotomies of normal and osteoporotic bone.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K081623
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology