510(k) · Cleared
ClearedZimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS), Forte Screws
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zimmer, Inc. · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Nov 12, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K001941 (Synthes (Usa), 2000) and 4 other predicates after a 43-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 2000. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 12, 2014
- Review
- 43 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K000684 (2000). 16 ancestors in all, the oldest K874669 (1987). 5 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK060710 Universal Locking System, 3.5MM Plates and Screws-4936 Plates,4835…Zimmer, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK063303 Universal Locking System, 2.7MM Plates & ScrewsZimmer, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK112885 Zimmer Plates and Screws System Screws OnlyZimmer, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK140508 Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS)- Non-Sterile Plates and ScrewsZimmer, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK142836 Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS), Forte ScrewsZimmer, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK143331 Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS) - Non-sterile ZPSZimmer, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK171320 ARMAR / ARTIS Small Fragment and Calcaneal Plates & MBOSS / FIXION…Meril Healthcare Pvt., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK241599 Signature Osteosynthesis Plate SystemSignature Orthopaedic Pty, Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK200701 Skeletal Dynamics Midshaft Humerus Plating SystemSkeletal Dynamics, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK152841 Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS) Sterile 2.7mm Cortical ScrewsZimmer, Inc. · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K143331Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS) - Non-sterile ZPSZimmer, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly4descendants
- K171320ARMAR / ARTIS Small Fragment and Calcaneal Plates & MBOSS / FIXION Screws, ARMAR/ ARTIS…Meril Healthcare Pvt., Ltd. · 2018 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K241599Signature Osteosynthesis Plate SystemSignature Orthopaedic Pty, Ltd. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K200701Skeletal Dynamics Midshaft Humerus Plating SystemSkeletal Dynamics, Inc. · 2020 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K152841Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS) Sterile 2.7mm Cortical ScrewsZimmer, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K000684 | Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) System | Synthes (Usa) | 2000 | 1 |
| −4 | K060710 | Universal Locking System, 3.5MM Plates and Screws-4936 Plates,4835 Screws | Zimmer, Inc. | 2006 | 5 |
| −3 | K063303 | Universal Locking System, 2.7MM Plates & Screws | Zimmer, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −2 | K112885 | Zimmer Plates and Screws System Screws Only | Zimmer, Inc. | 2011 | 15 |
| −1 | K140508 | Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS)- Non-Sterile Plates and Screws | Zimmer, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142836 | Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS), Forte Screws | Zimmer, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K143331 | Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS) - Non-sterile ZPS | Zimmer, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K171320 | ARMAR / ARTIS Small Fragment and Calcaneal Plates & MBOSS / FIXION Screws… | Meril Healthcare Pvt., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K241599 | Signature Osteosynthesis Plate System | Signature Orthopaedic Pty, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K200701 | Skeletal Dynamics Midshaft Humerus Plating System | Skeletal Dynamics, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K152841 | Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS) Sterile 2.7mm Cortical Screws | Zimmer, Inc. | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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.
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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
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K001941 | Synthes Modular Foot SystemSummary page 4…fastener (21 CFR 888.3040, Product Code HWC) Classification Panel: Orthopedics/87 Predicate Device(s): Synthes 2.0mm DCP Plate (K001941, cleared September 22, 2000), Synthes 3.5mm Curved Recon (K042377,… | 2000 |
| * | K042377 | Synthes Low Profile Reconstruction PlatesSummary page 4…pedics/87 Predicate Device(s): Synthes 2.0mm DCP Plate (K001941, cleared September 22, 2000), Synthes 3.5mm Curved Recon (K042377, cleared October 07, 2004), Zimmer ULS 2.7mm Straight Recon P… | 2004 |
| * | K063303 | Universal Locking System, 2.7MM Plates & ScrewsSummary page 4…ynthes 3.5mm Curved Recon (K042377, cleared October 07, 2004), Zimmer ULS 2.7mm Straight Recon Plate (K063303, cleared November 22, 2006) Zimmer ZPS 3.5mm T-Plate (K140508, cleared August… | 2006 |
| * | K140508 | Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS)- Non-Sterile Plates and ScrewsSummary page 4…Zimmer ULS 2.7mm Straight Recon Plate (K063303, cleared November 22, 2006) Zimmer ZPS 3.5mm T-Plate (K140508, cleared August 14, 2014), Zimmer Forte Cancellous Screws (K112885,… | 2014 |
| * | K112885 | Zimmer Plates and Screws System Screws OnlySummary page 4…2, 2006) Zimmer ZPS 3.5mm T-Plate (K140508, cleared August 14, 2014), Zimmer Forte Cancellous Screws (K112885, cleared December 19, 2011) Purpose and Device Description: The ZPS System is a non-locking,… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (5)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K143331 | Zimmer Plates and Screws System (ZPS) - Non-sterile ZPS | 2015 | 4 |
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 14 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 7 of the 16 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K143331 (Zimmer, Inc., 2015) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
- 15 other devices also cite its predicate K001941.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, 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 · 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?
ZPS One-Third Tubular Plates, T-Plates, Semi-Tubular Plates, Symphyseal Bridge Plates, Reconstruction Plates, and Contourable Dual Compression Plates are indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, such as: • comminuted fractures • supracondylar fractures • extra-articular fractures • fractures in osteopenic bone • nonunions • malunions Smaller-sized ZPS plates are used for small bones and small fragments of…
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ZPS One-Third Tubular Plates, T-Plates, Semi-Tubular Plates, Symphyseal Bridge Plates, Reconstruction Plates, and Contourable Dual Compression Plates are indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, such as:
• comminuted fractures
• supracondylar fractures
• extra-articular fractures
• fractures in osteopenic bone
• nonunions
• malunions
Smaller-sized ZPS plates are used for small bones and small fragments of the hands and feet.
ZPS Calcaneal plates are indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures of the calcaneus. ZPS and Forte Screws are temporary internal fixation devices designed to stabilize fractures during the normal healing process
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142836 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142836: Zimmer Plates and Screws (ZPS), Forte Screws.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142836
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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