510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSkeletal Dynamics Geminus Volar Distal Radius Plate Model Standard 3 Hole Right, Standard 3 Hole Left, Skeletal Dynamics
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Skeletal Dynamics, LLC · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Aug 23, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K963798 (Synthes (Usa), 1996) after a 74-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1996. 26 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 23, 2011
- Review
- 74 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K963798 (1996). 26 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK963798 Synthes Titanium Alloy Volar Distal Radius Plate (TI Alloy VDRP)…Synthes (Usa) · 1996
- This deviceK111620 Skeletal Dynamics Geminus Volar Distal Radius Plate Model Standard 3…Skeletal Dynamics, LLC · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 14 of its ownK163361 ANTHEM™ Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 11 of its ownK173166 ANTHEM Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK180554 ANTHEM Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 8 of its ownK202496 ANTHEM Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 7 of its ownK212433 Anthem Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 26 · See all- K163361ANTHEM™ Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly14descendants
- K173166ANTHEM Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on11descendants
- K180554ANTHEM Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K202496ANTHEM Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on8descendants
- K212433Anthem Fracture SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 3 generations on7descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K963798 | Synthes Titanium Alloy Volar Distal Radius Plate (TI Alloy VDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K111620 | Skeletal Dynamics Geminus Volar Distal Radius Plate Model Standard 3 Hole… | Skeletal Dynamics, LLC | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K163361 | ANTHEM™ Fracture System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K173166 | ANTHEM Fracture System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K180554 | ANTHEM Fracture System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K202496 | ANTHEM Fracture System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K212433 | Anthem Fracture System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K963798 | Synthes Titanium Alloy Volar Distal Radius Plate (TI Alloy VDRP) SystemSummary page 1…fixation, bone Classification 21 CFR §888.3030 Product Code HRS Class Class 11 Predicate Devices: Synthes Titanium Alloy Volar Distal Radius Plate System (K963798) Description of the Device: The Skeletal Dynamics Geminus Volar Distal Radius Plate System contains bone plates for the repair o… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (26)
See all 264 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?
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HRS
54in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HRS
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HRS
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HRS
2,306in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HRS, 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 | 63 | 2 | 339 |
| 2008 | 35 | 87 | 11 | 311 |
| 2009 | 47 | 85 | 3 | 435 |
| 2010 | 49 | 100 | 16 | 491 |
| 2011 | 43 | 88 | 5 | 773 |
| 2012 | 59 | 106 | 4 | 1,663 |
| 2013 | 56 | 89 | 11 | 2,643 |
| 2014 | 76 | 57 | 0 | 2,413 |
| 2015 | 56 | 97 | 7 | 3,095 |
| 2016 | 44 | 109 | 5 | 2,276 |
| 2017 | 57 | 122 | 3 | 2,220 |
| 2018 | 40 | 116 | 2 | 2,663 |
| 2019 | 46 | 89 | 25 | 3,359 |
| 2020 | 48 | 88 | 1 | 2,790 |
| 2021 | 40 | 87 | 9 | 2,442 |
| 2022 | 47 | 144 | 3 | 1,700 |
| 2023 | 40 | 120 | 1 | 2,049 |
| 2024 | 54 | 96 | 0 | 1,849 |
| 2025 | 54 | 90 | 1 | 2,306 |
| 2026 | 51 | 82 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Skeletal Dynamics Geminus Volar Distal Radius Plate System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K111620 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K111620: Skeletal Dynamics Geminus Volar Distal Radius Plate Model Standard 3 Hole Right, Standard 3 Hole Left, Skeletal Dynamics.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K111620
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- 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