510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Fracture System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jan 16, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K112437 (Arthrex, Inc., 2011) after a 74-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 2000. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jan 16, 2015
- Review
- 74 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K000684 (2000). 73 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK103705 Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK111253 Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK143139 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK203239 Arthrex Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2020
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK011335 Synths One-Third Tubular DCL PlateSynthes (Usa) · 2001 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK012655 Congruent Bone Plate SystemAcu Med, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK021626 Hallu PlatesNew Deal, S.A. · 2002
- 5 generations backK040907 Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2004
- 4 generations backK052614 Low Profile Plate and Screw SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK103705 Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK111253 Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK143139 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K203239Arthrex Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K000684 | Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) System | Synthes (Usa) | 2000 | 1 |
| −8 | K011335 | Synths One-Third Tubular DCL Plate | Synthes (Usa) | 2001 | 2 |
| −7 | K012655 | Congruent Bone Plate System | Acu Med, Inc. | 2001 | 16 |
| −6 | K021626 | Hallu Plates | New Deal, S.A. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K040907 | Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K052614 | Low Profile Plate and Screw System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K103705 | Low Profile Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K111253 | Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K112437 | Arthrex Fracture System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K143139 | Arthrex Fracture System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K203239 | Arthrex Low Profile Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 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 HRS? 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 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112437 | Arthrex Fracture SystemSummary page 4…21 CFR 888.3040: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Predicate Device K112437: Arthrex Fracture System Purpose of Submission This special 510(k) premarket noti… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K203239 | Arthrex Low Profile Screws | 2020 | 0 |
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 15 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 12 of the 73 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K203239 (Arthrex, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K112437.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, 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?
The Arthrex Fracture System is intended to be used for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions, osteotomies, and non-unions in the ankle, foot, hand, wrist, clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, tibia, calcaneous, femur, and fibula. The Arthrex Fracture Plates are to be used with the 2.7mm-4.0mm Arthrex Low Profile Screws.
The Clavicle Plate Button is intended for use with the clavicle plates for clavicle indications such as for the treatment of syndesmotic trauma, such as fixation of acromioclavicular separations due to coracoclavicular ligament disruption, and this button may not be used alone. The button is intended to be used with #5 FiberWire or FiberTape.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K143139 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K143139: Arthrex Fracture System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143139
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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