510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2019NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates and Screws, NCB Cable Button for NCB Oplyaxial Locking Plate
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zimmer GmbH · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jun 12, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K100111 (Zimmer, Inc., 2010) and 2 other predicates after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1998. 6 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Jun 12, 2012
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K981372 (1998). 23 ancestors in all, the oldest K953777 (1996). 6 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK981372 Synthes 3.0 MM PC-Fix SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 4 generations backK991407 Synthes Locking Calcaneal PlatesSynthes (Usa) · 1999
- 3 generations backK033669 Smith & Nephew Locking Bone Plate System (Locking Bone Plates and…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK082807 Synthes (Usa) 3.5 and 4.5 MM Locking Compression Plate System with…Synthes (Usa) · 2008
- 1 generation backK100111 NCB Periprosthetic Femur Polyaxial Locking Plate SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- This deviceK120772 NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates and Screws, NCB Cable Button…Zimmer GmbH · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK210247 OsteoCentric Integrated Hip Fastener SystemOsteocentric Technologies D.B.A. Osteocentric Trauma · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK261038 Xpert PFPNewclip Technics · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241754 NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System; NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate…Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230764 OsteoCentric Integrated Hip Fastener SystemOsteoCentric Technologies · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK201728 Versalock Periprosthetic Femur Plates System-GMReisGM Dos Reis Industria e Comercio Ltda. · 2021
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K210247OsteoCentric Integrated Hip Fastener SystemOsteocentric Technologies D.B.A. Osteocentric Trauma · 2021 · cites it directly1descendant
- K261038Xpert PFPNewclip Technics · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
- K241754NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System; NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System; NCB® Cable…Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
- K230764OsteoCentric Integrated Hip Fastener SystemOsteoCentric Technologies · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K201728Versalock Periprosthetic Femur Plates System-GMReisGM Dos Reis Industria e Comercio Ltda. · 2021 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K981372 | Synthes 3.0 MM PC-Fix System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −4 | K991407 | Synthes Locking Calcaneal Plates | Synthes (Usa) | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K033669 | Smith & Nephew Locking Bone Plate System (Locking Bone Plates and Screws) | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −2 | K082807 | Synthes (Usa) 3.5 and 4.5 MM Locking Compression Plate System with Expanded… | Synthes (Usa) | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K100111 | NCB Periprosthetic Femur Polyaxial Locking Plate System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2010 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K120772 | NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates and Screws, NCB Cable Button for NCB… | Zimmer GmbH | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K210247 | OsteoCentric Integrated Hip Fastener System | Osteocentric Technologies D.B.A. Osteocentric Trauma | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K261038 | Xpert PFP | Newclip Technics | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K241754 | NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System; NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System… | Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K230764 | OsteoCentric Integrated Hip Fastener System | OsteoCentric Technologies | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K201728 | Versalock Periprosthetic Femur Plates System-GMReis | GM Dos Reis Industria e Comercio Ltda. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new HRS device
- #1 K222465 Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating Systemscore 27.5 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100111 | NCB Periprosthetic Femur Polyaxial Locking Plate SystemSummary page 1…Washer, Bolt, Nut (21 CER 888.3030) Predicate Devices: 1) NCB Periprosthetic Femur Polyaxial Locking Plate System, Manufactured by Zimmer, K1 001 111, cleared April 12, 2010, and Pioneer Surgical Technology Extended GTR, Model… | 2010 |
| * | K000734 | Pioneer Surgical Technology Extended GTR, Model 501-601Summary page 1…l 12, 2010, and Pioneer Surgical Technology Extended GTR, Model 501-601, Manufactured by Pioneer Surgical Technology, K000734, cleared May 5, 2000. 2) Cable Ready®Q Cable Grip System Cable Button,… | 2000 |
| * | K091799 | Cable Ready Cable Grip System Cable ButtonSummary page 1…cleared May 5, 2000. 2) Cable Ready®Q Cable Grip System Cable Button, Manufactured by Zimmer, K09 1799, cleared September 11, 2009… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (6)
5 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K210247 | OsteoCentric Integrated Hip Fastener System | 2021 | 1 |
| K261038 | Xpert PFP | 2026 | 0 |
| K241754 | NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System; NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System; NCB® Cable… | 2024 | 0 |
| K201728 | Versalock Periprosthetic Femur Plates System-GMReis | 2021 | 0 |
| K163003 | Y3 Proximal Femoral Plate System | 2017 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2019 | Class II | Z-0330-2020 | Packaging change control | Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Class II | Z-0338-2020 | Packaging change control | Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 23 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K210247 (Osteocentric Technologies D.B.A. Osteocentric Trauma, 2021) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K100111.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, 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 NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate when used in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate, short (Length =115mm) is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of the greater trochanter. The NCB Periprosthetic Troehanter Plate when used in combination with the NCR Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plates (Length =245mm, 285mm, 324mm, 363mm, 401 mm) is indicated for temporary internal…
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The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate when used in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate, short (Length =115mm) is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of the greater trochanter.
The NCB Periprosthetic Troehanter Plate when used in combination with the NCR Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plates (Length =245mm, 285mm, 324mm, 363mm, 401 mm) is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of the proximal femur.
In addition, both combinations are indicated for:
" Re-attachment of the greater trochanter following osteotomy in THA
* Re-attachment of the greater trochanter following fracture of greater trochanter
* Periprosthetic fractures
* Comminuted fractures
* Fractures in osteopenic bone
" Nonunions
* Malunions
The Cable Button is intended for use in combination with the Zimmer Locking Bone Plating Systems and Cerclage Cables, to stabilize multiple fractures or butterfly fragments in long bones.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120772 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120772: NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates and Screws, NCB Cable Button for NCB Oplyaxial Locking Plate.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120772
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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