# K143049: LYNC intramedullary implant

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Novastep
- Decided: Feb 19, 2015 after 119 days
- Product code: HTY (Pin, Fixation, Smooth)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3040
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K961522 (1996). 11 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 12 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K070598: Memometal Intra-Medullary Bone Fastener, Models Smart Toe / X-Fuse, Memometal Technologies (2007) Summary page 4.
- K112197: Memometal Intra-Medullary Bone Fastener, Memometal Technologies (2011) Summary page 4.
- K102072: Memometal Implants (K-Snap & TI-Fuse), Memometal Technologies (2010) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
The Lync® intramedullary implants are indicated for small bone reconstruction limited to inter-digital fusion of fingers and toes and small bone fusion.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K143049
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology