# K120667: VLP 2.7MM Extra Large Percutaneous Calcaneus Plate, Peri-Loc 3.5MM Anterior Ankle Fusion Plates, Peri-Loc 3.5MM Hindfoot

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 4, 2012 after 30 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
Longest line of descent: 11 generations back to K010612 (2001). 89 ancestors in all.
9 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 99 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K110670: VLP Foot Talus Plates, VLP Percutaneous Calcaneus Plates and Misc VLP Bone Screws, Peri-Loc Ankle Fusion Plates, Smith & Nephew, Inc. (2011) Summary page 2.

## Most influential descendants
- K210837: Smith & Nephew Plates and Screws (2021), 7 descendants of its own
- K213126: Smith & Nephew, Inc. Plates and Screws Systems: EVOS, Peri-Loc, D-Rad, TC-100, VLP Mini-Mod, Compression Hip Screw (CHS), CONQUEST FN, and cannulated screws (2022), 2 descendants of its own
- K233017: TM Plating System (2023), 1 descendant of its own
- K261207: Exalta Proximal Tibia Plating System (2026), 0 descendants of its own
- K253713: Arthrex Variable Angle (VA) Proximal Tibia Plating System (2026), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC Ankle Fusion Plating System can be used in adolescent (12-18 years) and transitional adolescent (18-21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The PERI-LOC Ankle Fusion Plating System is indicated for ankle arthrodesis and fractures, including the distal tibia, talus and calcaneus. The Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System can be used in adolescent (12-18 years) and transitional adolescent (18-21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The VLP FOOT Plating System is indicated for fracture fixation, reconstruction or arthrodesis of small bones, including, those in the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot. PERI-LOC Ankle Fusion Bone Plates and the VLP Extra Large Percutaneous Calcaneus Plate are for single use only.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K120667
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology