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Frontier Devices Craniomaxillofacial, Cranio Closure, Orthognathic, Mandible Reconstruction and Mesh Systems

K091812510(k) TraditionalCleared May 7, 2010323-day reviewClass II21 CFR 872.4760

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Frontier Devices, Inc. · JEY Plate, Bone

Cleared on May 7, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K030806 (Bioplate, Inc., 2003) and 3 other predicates after a 323-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1976. 4 later devices descend from it.

Decided
May 7, 2010
Review
323 days
Class
Class II
Product code
JEY
Recalls
None
Predicates
4

Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K761228 (1976). 31 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2005: 1 other ancestor2003: 1 other ancestor2001: 1 other ancestor2002: 1 other ancestor1998: 3 other ancestors1997: 4 other ancestors1995: 1 other ancestor1994: 3 other ancestors1986: 2 other ancestors1996: 5 other ancestors1991: 1 other ancestor1988: 1 other ancestor2014: 1 descendant cleared2018: 1 descendant cleared2020: 1 descendant cleared2023: 1 descendant clearedK761228 · Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw System · Howmedica Corp. · 1976K963739 · Leibinger - Luhr Small Orthopedic Bone Screws · Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K970912 (1997), K974785 (1998) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K013954 (2002), K022890 (2002) K030806 · Bioplate Rigid Fixation Bone Plating System for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery · Bioplate, Inc. · 200319801990200020102020
  1. Root · 7 generations backK761228 Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw SystemHowmedica Corp. · 1976
  2. 6 generations backK963739 Leibinger - Luhr Small Orthopedic Bone ScrewsHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
  3. 5 generations backK970912 Leibinger Self-Drilling ScrewHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
  4. 4 generations backK974785 Auto-Drive Bone ScrewOsteomed Corp. · 1998
  5. 3 generations backK013954 Lorenz Self Drilling ScrewsWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2002
  6. 2 generations backK022890 Modified Screw Designs for Use with the Bioplate Rigid Fixation Bone…Bioplate, Inc. · 2002
  7. 1 generation backK030806 Bioplate Rigid Fixation Bone Plating System for Craniomaxillofacial…Bioplate, Inc. · 2003
  8. This deviceK091812 Frontier Devices Craniomaxillofacial, Cranio Closure, Orthognathic…Frontier Devices, Inc. · 2010
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK141764 Tristar Bone Graft Fixation SystemImpladent, Ltd. · 2014
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK170697 GBR systemSurgident · 2018
  11. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK222367 Save GBRDentis Co., Ltd. · 2023
  12. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK182759 BoniPlus Dental G-Mesh SystemMontjade Engineering Co., Ltd. · 2020

Most influential descendants

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  • K141764Tristar Bone Graft Fixation SystemImpladent, Ltd. · 2014 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K170697GBR systemSurgident · 2018 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K222367Save GBRDentis Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K182759BoniPlus Dental G-Mesh SystemMontjade Engineering Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−7K761228Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw SystemHowmedica Corp.1976—
−6K963739Leibinger - Luhr Small Orthopedic Bone ScrewsHowmedica Leibinger, Inc.1997—
−5K970912Leibinger Self-Drilling ScrewHowmedica Leibinger, Inc.1997—
−4K974785Auto-Drive Bone ScrewOsteomed Corp.1998—
−3K013954Lorenz Self Drilling ScrewsWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc.2002—
−2K022890Modified Screw Designs for Use with the Bioplate Rigid Fixation Bone Plating…Bioplate, Inc.2002—
−1K030806Bioplate Rigid Fixation Bone Plating System for Craniomaxillofacial SurgeryBioplate, Inc.2003—
0 (this device)K091812Frontier Devices Craniomaxillofacial, Cranio Closure, Orthognathic, Mandible…Frontier Devices, Inc.2010—
+1K141764Tristar Bone Graft Fixation SystemImpladent, Ltd.2014—
+2K170697GBR systemSurgident2018—
+3K222367Save GBRDentis Co., Ltd.2023—
+3K182759BoniPlus Dental G-Mesh SystemMontjade Engineering Co., Ltd.2020—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198620
198810
199110
199430
199510
199650
199740
199830
200110
200210
200310
200510

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201410
201810
202010
202310
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K091812, 1976–2023Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (4)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K030806Bioplate Rigid Fixation Bone Plating System for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
Summary page 1
…Panel: Dental Predicate Devices Frontier Devices Moxillofacial System BioPlate Rigid Fixation Bone Plating System for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (K030806) Frontier Devices Appendix D K091812 -…
Bioplate, Inc.2003—
*K031989Ortrautek Orthognathic System
Summary page 2
…Letter Page D-1 Frontier Devices Orthognothic System Ortrautek Orthognathic System (K031989) Frontier Devices Mandible Reconstruction System BioPlate Mandible Fixation System (K012910) Frontier Devices Mesh System Synth…
Tekka2003—
*K012910The Bioplate Mandible Fixation System
Summary page 2
…ge 2 === Frontier Devices Orthognothic System Ortrautek Orthognathic System (K031989) Frontier Devices Mandible Reconstruction System BioPlate Mandible Fixation System (K012910) Frontier Devices Mesh System Synthes Craniofacial Plate and Screw System (K050608) Device Descriptions Frontier Devices Maxill…
Bioplate, Inc.2001—
*K050608Synthes Carniofacial Plate and Screw System
Summary page 2
…) Frontier Devices Mandible Reconstruction System BioPlate Mandible Fixation System (K012910) Frontier Devices Mesh System Synthes Craniofacial Plate and Screw System (K050608) Device Descriptions Frontier Devices Maxillofaciol System The devices in the Maxillofacial System are implantable bone plates a…
Synthes (Usa)20051

Also cleared against K030806: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (4)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K141764Tristar Bone Graft Fixation SystemImpladent, Ltd.20143

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 34 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
  • 3 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K141764 (Impladent, Ltd., 2014) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K030806.

How does its category compare?

All JEY devices

JEY Plate, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · JEY

2in 2025

2007: 92008: 72009: 42010: 62011: 52012: 102013: 82014: 62015: 72016: 12017: 52018: 72019: 62020: 62021: 42022: 52023: 22024: 52025: 22026 (partial year): 3
2007high 10 (2012) · low 1 (2016)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · JEY

159in 2024

2007: 115 days median2008: 84 days median2009: 121 days median2010: 199 days median2011: 75 days median2012: 194 days median2013: 126 days median2014: 223 days median2015: 160 days median2017: 190 days median2018: 255 days median2019: 163 days median2020: 198 days median2021: 299 days median2022: 135 days median2024: 159 days median2026 (partial year): 258 days median
2007high 299 (2021) · low 75 (2011)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · JEY

1in 2020

2008: 32009: 62010: 852013: 12020: 1
2007high 85 (2010) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · JEY

1,003in 2025

2007: 292008: 242009: 932010: 2152011: 2412012: 4282013: 7662014: 6162015: 7672016: 5582017: 5682018: 6082019: 5952020: 6802021: 4512022: 3442023: 4952024: 6962025: 1,003
2007high 1,003 (2025) · low 24 (2008)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code JEY, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20079115029
2008784324
20094121693
2010619985215
20115750241
2012101940428
201381261766
201462230616
201571600767
20161—0558
201751900568
201872550608
201961630595
202061981680
202142990451
202251350344
20232—0495
202451590696
20252—01,003
202632580—

What is it indicated for?

Frontier Devices Maxillofacial System is intended for use in selective trauma of the mid-face and maxillofacial skeleton; maxillofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin. Frontier Devices Orthognathic System is intended for use in selective trauma of the mid-face and maxillofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and…

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Frontier Devices Maxillofacial System is intended for use in selective trauma of the mid-face and maxillofacial skeleton; maxillofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

Frontier Devices Orthognathic System is intended for use in selective trauma of the mid-face and maxillofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

The Frontier Devices Mandible Reconstructive System is intended for use in selective trauma of the mid-face and maxillofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

Frontier Devices Mesh System is intended for use in selective trauma of the mid-face and maxillofacial skeleton; maxillofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K091812: Frontier Devices Craniomaxillofacial, Cranio Closure, Orthognathic, Mandible Reconstruction and Mesh Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K091812

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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