510(k) · Cleared
ClearedExtremity Medical Compression Screw
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Extremity Medical, LLC · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Aug 29, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K050636 (Synthes (Usa), 2005) and 2 other predicates after a 53-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1996. 68 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 29, 2008
- Review
- 53 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K962823 (1996). 9 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 68 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK962823 Synthes Sterile 3.0 MM Cannulated Screw and Threaded WasherSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 2 generations backK993762 I.CO.S ScrewNew Deal, S.A. · 2000
- 1 generation backK024233 Kompressor Screw SystemKinetikos Medical, Inc. · 2003
- This deviceK081934 Extremity Medical Compression ScrewExtremity Medical, LLC · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 63 of its ownK082934 Extremity Medical Midfoot Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 56 of its ownK101700 IO Fix Hand, IO Fix Foot, Extremity Medical Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 24 of its ownK171018 Axis Charcot Fixation System, 4.5 to 8.5mm Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 22 of its ownK142581 APTUS Foot SystemMedartis AG · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 21 of its ownK190586 Monster® Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019
Showing 5 of 68 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 68 · See all- K082934Extremity Medical Midfoot Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2009 · cites it directly63descendants
- K101700IO Fix Hand, IO Fix Foot, Extremity Medical Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2010 · cites it directly56descendants
- K171018Axis Charcot Fixation System, 4.5 to 8.5mm Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2017 · 2 generations on24descendants
- K142581APTUS Foot SystemMedartis AG · 2015 · 2 generations on22descendants
- K190586Monster® Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019 · 2 generations on21descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K962823 | Synthes Sterile 3.0 MM Cannulated Screw and Threaded Washer | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −2 | K993762 | I.CO.S Screw | New Deal, S.A. | 2000 | — |
| −1 | K024233 | Kompressor Screw System | Kinetikos Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K081934 | Extremity Medical Compression Screw | Extremity Medical, LLC | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K082934 | Extremity Medical Midfoot Screw System | Extremity Medical, LLC | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K101700 | IO Fix Hand, IO Fix Foot, Extremity Medical Screw System | Extremity Medical, LLC | 2010 | 2 |
| +2 | K171018 | Axis Charcot Fixation System, 4.5 to 8.5mm Screw System | Extremity Medical, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K142581 | APTUS Foot System | Medartis AG | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K190586 | Monster® Screw System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 6 | 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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- #1 K203011 Monster Screw Systemscore 22.2 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K050636 | Synthes 3.0MM Headless Compression ScrewsSummary page 1…llic bone fixation fastener and Number 21 CFR 888.3040 Product Code HWC Predicate Devices 1. Synthes, Compression Screw K050636 2. Newdeal, I.CO.S K993762 3. Kinetikos Medical, Inc., Kompre… | 2005 |
| * | K993762 | I.CO.S ScrewSummary page 1…FR 888.3040 Product Code HWC Predicate Devices 1. Synthes, Compression Screw K050636 2. Newdeal, I.CO.S K993762 3. Kinetikos Medical, Inc., Kompressor K024233 Device Description The EXTREMITY MEDIC… | 2000 |
| * | K024233 | Kompressor Screw SystemSummary page 1…Synthes, Compression Screw K050636 2. Newdeal, I.CO.S K993762 3. Kinetikos Medical, Inc., Kompressor K024233 Device Description The EXTREMITY MEDICAL Compression Screw Indications for use The Extremity Medical Compress… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (68)
See all 684 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?
- The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.3 years on median.
- 2 of the 9 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K082934 (Extremity Medical, LLC, 2009) has gone furthest, with 63 descendants of its own.
- 18 other devices also cite its predicate K050636.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HWC
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HWC
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HWC
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HWC
2,893in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, 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 | 35 | 77 | 25 | 669 |
| 2008 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 660 |
| 2009 | 27 | 113 | 29 | 651 |
| 2010 | 23 | 110 | 7 | 765 |
| 2011 | 35 | 88 | 12 | 1,104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 99 | 30 | 3,339 |
| 2013 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 3,850 |
| 2014 | 31 | 88 | 2 | 2,549 |
| 2015 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 2,711 |
| 2016 | 26 | 131 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 2017 | 40 | 127 | 4 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 20 | 106 | 1 | 3,662 |
| 2019 | 30 | 108 | 5 | 5,463 |
| 2020 | 28 | 75 | 4 | 4,820 |
| 2021 | 26 | 84 | 2 | 4,446 |
| 2022 | 26 | 167 | 13 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 17 | 90 | 0 | 3,575 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 1 | 2,893 |
| 2026 | 21 | 125 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Extremity Medical Compression Screw is intended for reduction and internal fixation of arthrodeses, osteotomies, intra- and extra-articular fractures and nonunions of the small bones and joints of the foot and hand. Examples include scaphoid fractures, tarsal and metatarsal fracture, hand, wrist, foot and ankle arthrodeses, metacarpal and metatarsal arthrodeses, distal radius fractures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K081934 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K081934: Extremity Medical Compression Screw.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K081934
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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