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Arthrex Fracture Plates

K151732510(k) SpecialCleared Aug 28, 201563-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3030

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Arthrex, Inc. · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone

Cleared on Aug 28, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K123241 (Arthrex, Inc., 2013) and 1 other predicate after a 63-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 2000. 21 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Aug 28, 2015
Review
63 days
Class
Class II
Product code
HRS
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K000684 (2000). 76 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 21 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2011: 1 other ancestor2010: 1 other ancestor2009: 1 other ancestor2006: 2 other ancestors2005: 4 other ancestors2000: 1 other ancestor2004: 2 other ancestors2003: 3 other ancestors2002: 4 other ancestors2001: 8 other ancestors1999: 4 other ancestors1996: 12 other ancestors1995: 5 other ancestors1991: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestor1998: 3 other ancestors1997: 4 other ancestors1994: 3 other ancestors1992: 1 other ancestor1990: 2 other ancestors1993: 1 other ancestor1979: 1 other ancestor2021: 2 descendants cleared2020: 1 descendant cleared2018: 1 descendant cleared2026: 8 descendants cleared2022: 2 descendants cleared2019: 1 descendant cleared2024: 4 descendants cleared2025: 2 descendants clearedK000684 · Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) System · Synthes (Usa) · 2000 · recalled×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K011335 (2001), K012655 (2001) K021626 · Hallu Plates · New Deal, S.A. · 2002K040907 · Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and Screws · Arthrex, Inc. · 2004K052614 · Low Profile Plate and Screw System · Arthrex, Inc. · 2005×3: 3 generations cleared close together, K103705 (2011), K111253 (2011), K112437 (2011) K123241 · Arthrex Fracture Plates · Arthrex, Inc. · 2013K141478 · Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws · Arthrex, Inc. · 2014 · recalled19801990200020102020
  1. Root · 11 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
  2. 7 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
  4. 2 generations backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
  5. 1 generation backK141478 Arthrex Fracture Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK151732 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2015
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK201132 Arthrex Compression ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2020
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK171808 TDM Plate and Screw SystemTdm Co., Ltd. · 2018
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK242939 ARTFX Trauma Bone Plate and Screw SystemArtfx Medical · 2024
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK203294 Arthrex Pilon Fusion SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2021
  11. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK254215 Arthrex Beaming SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2026
Show all 11 generations
  1. Root · 11 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
  2. 10 generations backK011335 Synths One-Third Tubular DCL PlateSynthes (Usa) · 2001 · Recalled
  3. 9 generations backK012655 Congruent Bone Plate SystemAcu Med, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
  4. 8 generations backK021626 Hallu PlatesNew Deal, S.A. · 2002
  5. 7 generations backK040907 Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2004
  6. 6 generations backK052614 Low Profile Plate and Screw SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2005
  7. 5 generations backK103705 Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
  8. 4 generations backK111253 Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
  9. 3 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
  10. 2 generations backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
  11. 1 generation backK141478 Arthrex Fracture Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
  12. This deviceK151732 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2015

Showing 5 of 21 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2018: 12019: 12020: 12021: 22022: 22024: 42025: 22026: 8
2018high 8 (2026) · low 0 (2023)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 21 · See all
  • K201132Arthrex Compression ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly11descendants
  • K171808TDM Plate and Screw SystemTdm Co., Ltd. · 2018 · cites it directly6descendants
  • K242939ARTFX Trauma Bone Plate and Screw SystemArtfx Medical · 2024 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K203294Arthrex Pilon Fusion SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K254215Arthrex Beaming SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−11K000684Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa)20001
−10K011335Synths One-Third Tubular DCL PlateSynthes (Usa)20012
−9K012655Congruent Bone Plate SystemAcu Med, Inc.200116
−8K021626Hallu PlatesNew Deal, S.A.2002—
−7K040907Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc.2004—
−6K052614Low Profile Plate and Screw SystemArthrex, Inc.2005—
−5K103705Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc.2011—
−4K111253Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc.2011—
−3K112437Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc.2011—
−2K123241Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc.2013—
−1K141478Arthrex Fracture Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc.20141
0 (this device)K151732Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc.2015—
+1K201132Arthrex Compression ScrewsArthrex, Inc.2020—
+1K171808TDM Plate and Screw SystemTdm Co., Ltd.2018—
+2K242939ARTFX Trauma Bone Plate and Screw SystemArtfx Medical2024—
+1K203294Arthrex Pilon Fusion SystemArthrex, Inc.2021—
+2K254215Arthrex Beaming SystemArthrex, Inc.2026—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
197910
198910
199020
199110
199210
199310
199430
199550
1996120
199740
199830
199940
200010
200180
200240
200330
200420
200540
200620
200910
201010
201110

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201810
201910
202010
202120
202220
202440
202520
202680
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K151732, 2000–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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? (2)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K123241Arthrex Fracture Plates
Summary page 4
…nd accessories 21 CFR 888.3040: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Predicate Device K123241 – Arthrex Fracture Plates K141478 - Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws Purpose of Submission…
Arthrex, Inc.2013—
*K141478Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws
Summary page 4
…ooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Predicate Device K123241 – Arthrex Fracture Plates K141478 - Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws Purpose of Submission This special 510(k) premarket notifica…
Arthrex, Inc.20141

Also cleared against K123241: 13 other devices →

What descends from it? (21)

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4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K201132Arthrex Compression ScrewsArthrex, Inc.202011
K171808TDM Plate and Screw SystemTdm Co., Ltd.20186
K203294Arthrex Pilon Fusion SystemArthrex, Inc.20212
K261511Xpert AnkleNewclip Technics20260

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.
  • 13 of the 76 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K201132 (Arthrex, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 11 descendants of its own.
  • 13 other devices also cite its predicate K123241.

How does its category compare?

All HRS devices

HRS 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

2007: 352008: 352009: 472010: 492011: 432012: 592013: 562014: 762015: 562016: 442017: 572018: 402019: 462020: 482021: 402022: 472023: 402024: 542025: 542026 (partial year): 51
2007high 76 (2014) · low 35 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HRS

90in 2025

2007: 63 days median2008: 87 days median2009: 85 days median2010: 100 days median2011: 88 days median2012: 106 days median2013: 89 days median2014: 57 days median2015: 97 days median2016: 109 days median2017: 122 days median2018: 116 days median2019: 89 days median2020: 88 days median2021: 87 days median2022: 144 days median2023: 120 days median2024: 96 days median2025: 90 days median2026 (partial year): 82 days median
2007high 144 (2022) · low 57 (2014)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · HRS

1in 2025

2007: 22008: 112009: 32010: 162011: 52012: 42013: 112015: 72016: 52017: 32018: 22019: 252020: 12021: 92022: 32023: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 3
2007high 25 (2019) · low 0 (2014)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · HRS

2,306in 2025

2007: 3392008: 3112009: 4352010: 4912011: 7732012: 1,6632013: 2,6432014: 2,4132015: 3,0952016: 2,2762017: 2,2202018: 2,6632019: 3,3592020: 2,7902021: 2,4422022: 1,7002023: 2,0492024: 1,8492025: 2,306
2007high 3,359 (2019) · low 311 (2008)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code HRS, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200735632339
2008358711311
200947853435
20104910016491
201143885773
20125910641,663
20135689112,643
2014765702,413
2015569773,095
20164410952,276
20175712232,220
20184011622,663
20194689253,359
2020488812,790
2021408792,442
20224714431,700
20234012012,049
2024549601,849
2025549012,306
202651823—

What is it indicated for?

The Arthrex Fracture Plates are 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, and fibula. The Arthrex Low Profile Screws (2.5mm and larger, solid) are intended to be used as stand-alone bone screws, or in a plate-screw system for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions, osteotomies…

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The Arthrex Fracture Plates are 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, and fibula.

The Arthrex Low Profile Screws (2.5mm and larger, solid) are intended to be used as stand-alone bone screws, or in a plate-screw system 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. When used with a plate, the screws may be used with the Arthrex Low Profile, Small Fragment Plates, Fracture Plates, Distal Extremity Plates, Humeral Fracture Plates, and Osteotomy Plates.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K151732: Arthrex Fracture Plates.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151732

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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