# K153482: KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: KLS-Martin L.P.
- Decided: Apr 6, 2016 after 125 days
- Product code: HRS (Plate, Fixation, Bone)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 12 generations back to K761228 (1976). 102 ancestors in all.
9 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 112 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K142823: Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation System, Biomet Microfixation (2015) Summary page 4.
- K032413: KLS-Martin Sternal Plating System, KLS-Martin L.P. (2003) Summary page 4.
- K070169: KLS Martin Quick Disc, Sternal Talon and Sternal Plating - Sterile, KLS Martin L.P. (2007) Summary page 4.
- K122860: KLS Martin Recon Talon, KLS Martin L.P. (2012) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K221938: KLS Martin Pure Pectus System (2023), 6 descendants of its own
- K222397: KLS Martin Level One Rib Fixation System (2023), 3 descendants of its own
- K243357: CastleLoc Pectus Bar System (2025), 2 descendants of its own
- K250892: CastleLoc Pectus Bar System (2025), 1 descendant of its own
- K241018: KLS Martin Orthopedic Implants - MR Conditional (2024), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
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.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K153482
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology