510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNMUC Brand Small And Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System, NMUC Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Narang Medical USA Corporation · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Mar 24, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K150561 (Narang Medical Limited, 2015) after a 108-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Mar 24, 2017
- Review
- 108 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K962616 (1996). 98 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 2 generations backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- 1 generation backK150561 NET Brand Small Fragment and Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating…Narang Medical Limited · 2015
- This deviceK163425 NMUC Brand Small And Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System…Narang Medical USA Corporation · 2017
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- Root · 12 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 11 generations backK982732 Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS)Synthes · 1998
- 10 generations backK023007 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK030198 Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK032705 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK050932 Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK051735 Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK071563 Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 2 generations backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- 1 generation backK150561 NET Brand Small Fragment and Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating…Narang Medical Limited · 2015
- This deviceK163425 NMUC Brand Small And Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System…Narang Medical USA Corporation · 2017
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K962616 | Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K982732 | Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS) | Synthes | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K023007 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K030198 | Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K032705 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K050932 | Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −6 | K051735 | Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K071563 | Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K090675 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K100776 | Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot System | Synthes (Usa) | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K112583 | Synthes Cortical Screws | Synthes (USA) Products, LLC | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K150561 | NET Brand Small Fragment and Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System, NET… | Narang Medical Limited | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K163425 | NMUC Brand Small And Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System, NMUC Brand… | Narang Medical USA Corporation | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K150561 | NET Brand Small Fragment and Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System, NET Brand of…Summary page 4…[email protected] 510(k) Number: K163425 This is a bundled submission that includes devices that are used for the same orthopedic region(s). Primary Predicate: K150561 Proprietary Name(s): x NMUC Brand Small and Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System x NMUC Brand of DHS/DCS Plating S… | 2015 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 21 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 19 of the 98 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, 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?
NMUC Brand Small and Large Fragment Osteosynthesis System is intended for small and large bone fracture fixation, arthrodesis and osteotomy fixation. Examples include: fractures of the clavicle, scapula, humerus, olecranon, radius, ulna, distal femur, proximal tibia, tibial pilon, fibula, pelvis and acetabulum fractures; periprosthetic fractures; The use of locking plate/screw systems is suited for treatment of fractures in osteopenic bone. This system…
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NMUC Brand Small and Large Fragment Osteosynthesis System is intended for small and large bone fracture fixation, arthrodesis and osteotomy fixation. Examples include: fractures of the clavicle, scapula, humerus, olecranon, radius, ulna, distal femur, proximal tibia, tibial pilon, fibula, pelvis and acetabulum fractures; periprosthetic fractures; The use of locking plate/screw systems is suited for treatment of fractures in osteopenic bone. This system is not indicated for use in the spine.
NMUC Brand DHS/DCS plating system may be used for fixation of the fractures of proximal femur such as femoral neck, trochanteric, pertrochanteric or intertrochanteric zones. The system is indicated for use in adult patients only. All implants are for single use only
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K163425 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K163425: NMUC Brand Small And Large Fragment Osteosynthesis Plating System, NMUC Brand of DHS/DCS 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/K163425
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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