# K161259: KLS Martin Cannulated Headless Screws

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: KLS Martin L.P.
- Decided: Dec 19, 2016 after 229 days
- Product code: HWC (Screw, Fixation, Bone)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3040
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K021556 (2002). 4 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 7 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K112737: Tiger Headless Cannulated Screws, Trilliant Surgical, Ltd. (2011) Summary page 4.
- K050636: Synthes 3.0MM Headless Compression Screws, Synthes (Usa) (2005) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K241018: KLS Martin Orthopedic Implants - MR Conditional (2024), 1 descendant of its own
- K250988: KLS Martin Pure Pectus System (2025), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
KLS Martin Cannulated Headless Screws are intended for the treatment of fractures, osteotomies, arthrodeses, and non-unions of small bones in the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K161259
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology