510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017Smith & Nephew, Inc. Spatialframe.com V5.0 Web-based software
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component
Cleared on Nov 20, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K110069 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2011) and 1 other predicate after a 73-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1996. 3 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Nov 20, 2014
- Review
- 73 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KTT
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K962616 (1996). 53 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK093047 Smith & Nephew Circular Fixation SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK110069 Smith & Nephew, Inc Spatialframe V4.1 Web-Based SoftwareSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK142520 Smith & Nephew, Inc. Spatialframe.com V5.0 Web-based softwareSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK210953 SMART Taylor Spatial FrameSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK253202 Hoffmann LRF SystemStryker GmbH · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK221792 Acute QC Strut and ComponentsSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2022
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- Root · 11 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 10 generations backK982732 Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS)Synthes · 1998
- 9 generations backK023007 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK030198 Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK032705 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK050932 Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK051735 Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK071563 Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK093047 Smith & Nephew Circular Fixation SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK110069 Smith & Nephew, Inc Spatialframe V4.1 Web-Based SoftwareSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK142520 Smith & Nephew, Inc. Spatialframe.com V5.0 Web-based softwareSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2014
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K962616 | Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K982732 | Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS) | Synthes | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K023007 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K030198 | Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K032705 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K050932 | Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −5 | K051735 | Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K071563 | Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K090675 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K093047 | Smith & Nephew Circular Fixation System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | 1 |
| −1 | K110069 | Smith & Nephew, Inc Spatialframe V4.1 Web-Based Software | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142520 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Spatialframe.com V5.0 Web-based software | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K210953 | SMART Taylor Spatial Frame | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K253202 | Hoffmann LRF System | Stryker GmbH | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K221792 | Acute QC Strut and Components | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
Planning a device in KTT? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KTT device
- #1 K242861 TrueLok Elevatescore 21.3 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110069 | Smith & Nephew, Inc Spatialframe V4.1 Web-Based SoftwareSummary page 5…Number Spatialframe.com version 4.1 Smith & Nephew, Inc. K110069 2/8/11 (Primary Predicate) Circular Fixation Smith & Nephew, In… | 2011 |
| * | K093047 | Smith & Nephew Circular Fixation SystemSummary page 5…2/8/11 (Primary Predicate) Circular Fixation Smith & Nephew, Inc. K093047 9/27/10 (Reference Predicate) Conclusion Spatialframe.com V 5.0 is substantially equivalent… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K210953 | SMART Taylor Spatial Frame | 2021 | 2 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2017 | Class II | Z-0409-2018 | Under Investigation by firm | In rare circumstances, when surgeons use the software to plan the strut adjustment, an inverted image of the frame is generated by the software. The frame will appear inverted in the preview images on the Strut Settings tab. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 15 of the 53 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K210953 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K110069.
How does its category compare?
All KTT devicesKTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KTT
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KTT
88in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KTT
2in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KTT
673in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KTT, 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 | 9 | 55 | 2 | 45 |
| 2008 | 11 | 73 | 1 | 66 |
| 2009 | 11 | 94 | 2 | 45 |
| 2010 | 12 | 148 | 1 | 121 |
| 2011 | 10 | 157 | 0 | 196 |
| 2012 | 9 | 140 | 4 | 527 |
| 2013 | 7 | 87 | 7 | 898 |
| 2014 | 14 | 129 | 0 | 445 |
| 2015 | 12 | 60 | 0 | 401 |
| 2016 | 10 | 142 | 0 | 400 |
| 2017 | 11 | 184 | 1 | 485 |
| 2018 | 6 | 149 | 14 | 597 |
| 2019 | 8 | 110 | 3 | 800 |
| 2020 | 9 | 200 | 0 | 942 |
| 2021 | 10 | 83 | 2 | 961 |
| 2022 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 627 |
| 2023 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 554 |
| 2024 | 5 | 90 | 0 | 523 |
| 2025 | 10 | 88 | 0 | 673 |
| 2026 | 5 | 68 | 11 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Smith & Nephew External Fixation Systems
1. Post-Traumatic joint contracture which has resulted in loss of range of motion
2. Fractures and disease which generally may result in joint contractures or loss of range of motion and fractures requiring distraction
3. Open and closed fracture fixation
4. Pseudoarthrosis of long bones
5. Limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction
6. Correction of bony or soft tissue deformities
7. Correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects
8. Joint arthrodesis
9. Infected fractures or nonunions
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142520 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142520: Smith & Nephew, Inc. Spatialframe.com V5.0 Web-based software.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142520
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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