510(k) · Cleared
Clearedaap Cortical Screw 1.5, self-tapping, aap Cortical Screw 1.5, self-tapping, Titanium
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aap Implantate AG · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Apr 29, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K072411 (Aap Implantate AG, 2008) after a 16-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1998.
- Decided
- Apr 29, 2015
- Review
- 16 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K974908 (1998). 5 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K974908 | Synthes Sterile 2.7 MM Reconstruction Plates | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K072411 | Aap Bone Plates and Screw Implants | Aap Implantate AG | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150974 | aap Cortical Screw 1.5, self-tapping, aap Cortical Screw 1.5, self-tapping… | Aap Implantate AG | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 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 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072411 | Aap Bone Plates and Screw ImplantsSummary page 4…ping is substantially equivalent to aap Screw Implants under the premarket noti- fication K072411 (Mar 20, 2008). Purpose of Submission This special 510(k) premarket notification is submitted to… | 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 17 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10.0 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K072411.
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 devices are intended to treat fractures of various bones, including the clavicle, scapula, pelvis, long bone (humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges) according to the standard of the AO Foundation (AO Principles of Fracture Management).
All aap bone screws are for single use only and are not intended for any spinal fixation procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150974 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150974: aap Cortical Screw 1.5, self-tapping, aap Cortical Screw 1.5, self-tapping, Titanium.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150974
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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