# K122860: KLS Martin Recon Talon

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: KLS Martin L.P.
- Decided: Nov 14, 2012 after 57 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: 9 generations back to K761228 (1976). 83 ancestors in all.
10 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 94 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K051165: KLS Martin Sternal Talon, KLS-Martin L.P. (2006) Summary page 1.
- K070169: KLS Martin Quick Disc, Sternal Talon and Sternal Plating - Sterile, KLS Martin L.P. (2007) Summary page 1.
- K093772: Synthes Sternal Fixation System, Synthes (2010) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K153482: KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System (2016), 9 descendants of its own
- K221938: KLS Martin Pure Pectus System (2023), 6 descendants of its own
- K222397: KLS Martin Level One Rib Fixation System (2023), 3 descendants of its own
- K243357: CastleLoc Pectus Bar System (2025), 2 descendants of its own
- K250892: CastleLoc Pectus Bar System (2025), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
The KLS Martin Recon Talon is intended for use in stabilization and fixation of anterior chest wall fractures including sternal fixation subsequent to sternotomy and sternal reconstructive procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K122860
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology