510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSMV Scientific Bone Screws
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smv Scientific · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jun 23, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K112583 (Synthes (USA) Products, LLC, 2011) after a 70-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1996. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 23, 2015
- Review
- 70 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K962616 (1996). 86 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 6 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 1 generation backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- This deviceK150981 SMV Scientific Bone ScrewsSmv Scientific · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK210754 Cannulated Fasteners and NutsOsteoCentric Technologies · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK211290 Cannulated Fasteners and NutsOsteoCentric Technologies · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK250494 The OsteoCentric Bone Plate and Screw SystemOsteoCentric Technologies · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251913 OsteoCentric® UnifiMI® TCS Plating SystemOsteoCentric Technologies · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK242691 OsteoCentric Technologies Cannulated Fasteners and NutsOsteoCentric Technologies · 2024
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- Root · 11 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 10 generations backK982732 Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS)Synthes · 1998
- 9 generations backK023007 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK030198 Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK032705 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK050932 Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK051735 Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK071563 Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 1 generation backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- This deviceK150981 SMV Scientific Bone ScrewsSmv Scientific · 2015
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K210754Cannulated Fasteners and NutsOsteoCentric Technologies · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
- K211290Cannulated Fasteners and NutsOsteoCentric Technologies · 2021 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K250494The OsteoCentric Bone Plate and Screw SystemOsteoCentric Technologies · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
- K251913OsteoCentric® UnifiMI® TCS Plating SystemOsteoCentric Technologies · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K242691OsteoCentric Technologies Cannulated Fasteners and NutsOsteoCentric Technologies · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K962616 | Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K982732 | Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS) | Synthes | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K023007 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K030198 | Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K032705 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K050932 | Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −5 | K051735 | Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K071563 | Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K090675 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K100776 | Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot System | Synthes (Usa) | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K112583 | Synthes Cortical Screws | Synthes (USA) Products, LLC | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150981 | SMV Scientific Bone Screws | Smv Scientific | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K210754 | Cannulated Fasteners and Nuts | OsteoCentric Technologies | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K211290 | Cannulated Fasteners and Nuts | OsteoCentric Technologies | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K250494 | The OsteoCentric Bone Plate and Screw System | OsteoCentric Technologies | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K251913 | OsteoCentric® UnifiMI® TCS Plating System | OsteoCentric Technologies | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K242691 | OsteoCentric Technologies Cannulated Fasteners and Nuts | OsteoCentric Technologies | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
Planning a device in HWC? 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112583 | Synthes Cortical ScrewsSummary page 5… Materials Principles of Operation Table 5-1 Predicate Device 510k Number Trade or Proprietary or Model Name Manufacturer Type K112583 Cortical Screws Synthes Primary PERFORMANCE DATA The SMV Scientific Bone Screw h… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (6)
2 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 19 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 18 of the 86 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K210754 (OsteoCentric Technologies, 2021) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 27 other devices also cite its predicate K112583.
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 SMV Scientific 2.0mm and 2.4mm Bone Screws are intended for use in trauma procedures, reconstructive procedures, and general surgery of the hand, wrist, and other small bones and bone fragments in adults and in both children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by screw fixation. The SMV Scientific 2.7mm Bone Screw is intended for fractures and osteotomies of small…
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The SMV Scientific 2.0mm and 2.4mm Bone Screws are intended for use in trauma procedures, reconstructive procedures, and general surgery of the hand, wrist, and other small bones and bone fragments in adults and in both children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by screw fixation.
The SMV Scientific 2.7mm Bone Screw is intended for fractures and osteotomies of small bones and bone fragments, including the foot, ankle, and hand in adults and in both children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by screw fixation.
The SMV Scientific 3.5mm and 4.0mm Bone Screws are intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-unions of the clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, pelvis, tibia, calcaneus, femur and fibula in adults and in both children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by screw fixation.
The SMV Scientific 4.5mm Bone Screw is intended for fixation of various long bones, such as the humerus, femur and tibia. It is also for use in fixation of non-unions or malunions in adults and in both children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by screw fixation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150981 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150981: SMV Scientific Bone Screws.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150981
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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