510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHeadless Compression Screw System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Skeletal Dynamics, LLC · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jan 13, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K112672 (Skeletal Dynamics, LLC, 2011) after a 22-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2003. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 13, 2015
- Review
- 22 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K030302 (2003). 7 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK030302 HBS Headless Bone ScrewSchoening & Assoc., Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK112672 Headless Compression ScrewSkeletal Dynamics, LLC · 2011
- This deviceK143624 Headless Compression Screw SystemSkeletal Dynamics, LLC · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK201662 REDUCT® Headless Compression Screw SystemSkeletal Dynamics, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK192744 CORRIDOR Fixation SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK250920 Arthrex Spine Compression FT ScrewArthrex, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK220723 Hand Trauma Screw SystemSkeletal Dynamics, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK262618 Arthrex Spine Compression FT ScrewArthrex, Inc. · 2026
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K201662REDUCT® Headless Compression Screw SystemSkeletal Dynamics, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly2descendants
- K192744CORRIDOR Fixation SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly2descendants
- K250920Arthrex Spine Compression FT ScrewArthrex, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K220723Hand Trauma Screw SystemSkeletal Dynamics, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K262618Arthrex Spine Compression FT ScrewArthrex, Inc. · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K030302 | HBS Headless Bone Screw | Schoening & Assoc., Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K112672 | Headless Compression Screw | Skeletal Dynamics, LLC | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K143624 | Headless Compression Screw System | Skeletal Dynamics, LLC | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K201662 | REDUCT® Headless Compression Screw System | Skeletal Dynamics, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K192744 | CORRIDOR Fixation System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K250920 | Arthrex Spine Compression FT Screw | Arthrex, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K220723 | Hand Trauma Screw System | Skeletal Dynamics, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +3 | K262618 | Arthrex Spine Compression FT Screw | Arthrex, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112672 | Headless Compression ScrewSummary page 4…e Screw, fixation, bone Classification 21 CFR §888.3040 Product Code HWC Class Class II Predicate Devices: Skeletal Dynamics Headless Bone Screw (K112672) Description of the Device: The Skeletal Dynamics Headless Compression Screw System consists of 2.5mm and 3.5mm cannulated titan… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (7)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 12 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8.3 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K201662 (Skeletal Dynamics, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K112672.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, 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 · 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 Skeletal Dynamics Headless Compression Screw System is intended for fixation of osseous fragments or fractures, arthrodesis of small joints, and osteotomies, with the appropriately sized screw. Examples include: Scaphoid fractures, lunate fractures, capitate fractures, trapezial fractures, metacarpal and metatarsal fractures, phalangeal fractures, radial head fractures, ulnar styloid fractures, osteo-chondral fractures, small joint fusions, carpal…
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The Skeletal Dynamics Headless Compression Screw System is intended for fixation of osseous fragments or fractures, arthrodesis of small joints, and osteotomies, with the appropriately sized screw. Examples include:
Scaphoid fractures, lunate fractures, capitate fractures, trapezial fractures, metacarpal and metatarsal fractures, phalangeal fractures, radial head fractures, ulnar styloid fractures, osteo-chondral fractures, small joint fusions, carpal fractures and non-unions, capitellum fractures, distal radius fractures, humeral head fractures, glenoid fractures, intercarpal fusions, interphalangeal fractures, metatarsal osteotomies, tarsal fusions, malleolar fractures, patellar fractures, odontoid fractures, and mandibular fractures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K143624 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K143624: Headless Compression Screw System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143624
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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