510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKLS Martin Thoracic Plating System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
KLS-Martin L.P. · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Apr 6, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K142823 (Biomet Microfixation, 2015) and 3 other predicates after a 125-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1976. 9 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 6, 2016
- Review
- 125 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K761228 (1976). 102 ancestors in all. 9 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK761228 Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw SystemHowmedica Corp. · 1976
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK111908 Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK121302 Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation · 2012
- 1 generation backK142823 Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation SystemBiomet Microfixation · 2015
- This deviceK153482 KLS Martin Thoracic Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK221938 KLS Martin Pure Pectus SystemKLS Martin L.P. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK222397 KLS Martin Level One Rib Fixation SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK243357 CastleLoc Pectus Bar SystemL&K BIOMED Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK250892 CastleLoc Pectus Bar SystemL&K BIOMED Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241018 KLS Martin Orthopedic Implants - MR ConditionalKLS-Martin L.P. · 2024
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- Root · 12 generations backK761228 Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw SystemHowmedica Corp. · 1976
- 11 generations backK963739 Leibinger - Luhr Small Orthopedic Bone ScrewsHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
- 10 generations backK970912 Leibinger Self-Drilling ScrewHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
- 9 generations backK974785 Auto-Drive Bone ScrewOsteomed Corp. · 1998
- 8 generations backK013954 Lorenz Self Drilling ScrewsWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK032228 Lorenz 2.4 Self Drilling ScrewsWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK033740 Lorenz Sternal Closure SystemWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK063506 Lorenz Sternal Closure SystemWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK110574 Biomet Microfixation Sternalock Blu Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK111908 Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK121302 Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation · 2012
- 1 generation backK142823 Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation SystemBiomet Microfixation · 2015
- This deviceK153482 KLS Martin Thoracic Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2016
Showing 5 of 9 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K221938KLS Martin Pure Pectus SystemKLS Martin L.P. · 2023 · cites it directly6descendants
- K222397KLS Martin Level One Rib Fixation SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2023 · cites it directly3descendants
- K243357CastleLoc Pectus Bar SystemL&K BIOMED Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K250892CastleLoc Pectus Bar SystemL&K BIOMED Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K241018KLS Martin Orthopedic Implants - MR ConditionalKLS-Martin L.P. · 2024 · cites it directly1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K761228 | Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw System | Howmedica Corp. | 1976 | — |
| −11 | K963739 | Leibinger - Luhr Small Orthopedic Bone Screws | Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K970912 | Leibinger Self-Drilling Screw | Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −9 | K974785 | Auto-Drive Bone Screw | Osteomed Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K013954 | Lorenz Self Drilling Screws | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K032228 | Lorenz 2.4 Self Drilling Screws | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K033740 | Lorenz Sternal Closure System | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K063506 | Lorenz Sternal Closure System | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K110574 | Biomet Microfixation Sternalock Blu Sternal Closure System | Biomet Microfixation, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −3 | K111908 | Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System | Biomet Microfixation, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K121302 | Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System | Biomet Microfixation | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K142823 | Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation System | Biomet Microfixation | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153482 | KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K221938 | KLS Martin Pure Pectus System | KLS Martin L.P. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K222397 | KLS Martin Level One Rib Fixation System | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K243357 | CastleLoc Pectus Bar System | L&K BIOMED Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K250892 | CastleLoc Pectus Bar System | L&K BIOMED Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K241018 | KLS Martin Orthopedic Implants - MR Conditional | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K142823 | Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation SystemSummary page 4…and accessories Class II, 21 CFR 888.3030, Product Code HRS Predicates: Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation System (K142823) KLS-Martin Sternal Plating System (K032413 / K070169) KLS Martin Rec… | 2015 |
| * | K032413 | KLS-Martin Sternal Plating SystemSummary page 4…Product Code HRS Predicates: Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation System (K142823) KLS-Martin Sternal Plating System (K032413 / K070169) KLS Martin Recon Talon (K122860) Device Description: The KLS Martin Thoracic Plating Sy… | 2003 |
| * | K070169 | KLS Martin Quick Disc, Sternal Talon and Sternal Plating - SterileSummary page 4…ode HRS Predicates: Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation System (K142823) KLS-Martin Sternal Plating System (K032413 / K070169) KLS Martin Recon Talon (K122860) Device Description: The KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System inclu… | 2007 |
| * | K122860 | KLS Martin Recon TalonSummary page 4…racic Fixation System (K142823) KLS-Martin Sternal Plating System (K032413 / K070169) KLS Martin Recon Talon (K122860) Device Description: The KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System includes metallic plates and screws that provide rigid fixation to f… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (9)
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 40 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 8 of the 102 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K221938 (KLS Martin L.P., 2023) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K142823.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, 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 KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System is indicated for use in the stabilization and fixation of fractures in the chest wall including sternal reconstructive surgical procedures, trauma, or planned osteotomies.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K153482 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153482: KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153482
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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