510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAnthroBridge-Screw 25,30,35,40,45,50mm; AnthroBridge- Proximal Module 4.0,4.5,5.0mm
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Agent Medical, LLC · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Dec 22, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K024233 (Kinetikos Medical, Inc., 2003) and 5 other predicates after a 104-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Dec 22, 2014
- Review
- 104 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K960385 (1996). 26 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 5 generations backK960385 Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann PinsDepuy, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK022599 Newdeal K WireNew Deal, S.A. · 2002
- 3 generations backK070598 Memometal Intra-Medullary Bone Fastener, Models Smart Toe / X-FuseMemometal Technologies · 2007
- 2 generations backK110445 Flexfusion (TM) Fixation ImplantNextremity Solutions, LLC · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK122031 Nextra TI Hammertoe Correction SystemNextremity Solutions, LLC · 2012
- This deviceK142528 AnthroBridge-Screw 25,30,35,40,45,50mm; AnthroBridge- Proximal…Agent Medical, LLC · 2014
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K960385 | Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins | Depuy, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K022599 | Newdeal K Wire | New Deal, S.A. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K070598 | Memometal Intra-Medullary Bone Fastener, Models Smart Toe / X-Fuse | Memometal Technologies | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K110445 | Flexfusion (TM) Fixation Implant | Nextremity Solutions, LLC | 2011 | 6 |
| −1 | K122031 | Nextra TI Hammertoe Correction System | Nextremity Solutions, LLC | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142528 | AnthroBridge-Screw 25,30,35,40,45,50mm; AnthroBridge- Proximal Module… | Agent Medical, LLC | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 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 HWC? 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 HWC device
- #1 K203011 Monster Screw Systemscore 22.2 · 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? (6)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K024233 | Kompressor Screw SystemSummary page 4…(21 CFR, Sec. 888.3040) DEVICE PRODUCT CODE: HWC SUBSTANTIALLY Integra/Kinetikos – KMI Kompressor™ Compression Screw EQUIVALENT DEVICE (K024233 & K040356) BioPro – Kwick-Wire™ Universal Screw System (K130298) Nextremity -… | 2003 |
| * | K040356 | Kompressor Screw SystemSummary page 4…Sec. 888.3040) DEVICE PRODUCT CODE: HWC SUBSTANTIALLY Integra/Kinetikos – KMI Kompressor™ Compression Screw EQUIVALENT DEVICE (K024233 & K040356) BioPro – Kwick-Wire™ Universal Screw System (K130298) Nextremity - Nextra™ H… | 2004 |
| * | K130298 | Biopro Kwick-Wire Universal Screw SystemSummary page 4…ntegra/Kinetikos – KMI Kompressor™ Compression Screw EQUIVALENT DEVICE (K024233 & K040356) BioPro – Kwick-Wire™ Universal Screw System (K130298) Nextremity - Nextra™ Hammertoe Correction System (K122031) Pioneer/Tornier –… | 2013 |
| * | K122031 | Nextra TI Hammertoe Correction SystemSummary page 4…33 & K040356) BioPro – Kwick-Wire™ Universal Screw System (K130298) Nextremity - Nextra™ Hammertoe Correction System (K122031) Pioneer/Tornier – StayFuse™ Intramedullary Fusion Device (K990804) BioPro –… | 2012 |
| * | K990804 | StayfuseSummary page 4…Nextremity - Nextra™ Hammertoe Correction System (K122031) Pioneer/Tornier – StayFuse™ Intramedullary Fusion Device (K990804) BioPro – Go-Ez™ Screw System (K081149) Page 1… | 1999 |
| * | K081149 | Biopro GO-EZ ScrewSummary page 4…ion System (K122031) Pioneer/Tornier – StayFuse™ Intramedullary Fusion Device (K990804) BioPro – Go-Ez™ Screw System (K081149) Page 1 of 2 Section XII… | 2008 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.6 years on median.
- 4 of the 26 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K024233.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HWC
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HWC
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HWC
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HWC
2,893in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, 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 | 77 | 25 | 669 |
| 2008 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 660 |
| 2009 | 27 | 113 | 29 | 651 |
| 2010 | 23 | 110 | 7 | 765 |
| 2011 | 35 | 88 | 12 | 1,104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 99 | 30 | 3,339 |
| 2013 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 3,850 |
| 2014 | 31 | 88 | 2 | 2,549 |
| 2015 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 2,711 |
| 2016 | 26 | 131 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 2017 | 40 | 127 | 4 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 20 | 106 | 1 | 3,662 |
| 2019 | 30 | 108 | 5 | 5,463 |
| 2020 | 28 | 75 | 4 | 4,820 |
| 2021 | 26 | 84 | 2 | 4,446 |
| 2022 | 26 | 167 | 13 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 17 | 90 | 0 | 3,575 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 1 | 2,893 |
| 2026 | 21 | 125 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Agent Medical ArthroBridge System is intended to facilitate bone healing
following reduction and fracture fixation of the small bones.
The Agent Medical - ArthroBridge System is indicated for use for small bone
fractures and osteotomy fixation and for distal phalangeal inter-digital fusion of
the fingers and toes.
The Agent Medical - ArthroBridge System is not for spinal use.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142528 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142528: AnthroBridge-Screw 25,30,35,40,45,50mm; AnthroBridge- Proximal Module 4.0,4.5,5.0mm.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142528
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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