# K170249: GRAVITY™ Syndesmosis LP

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc
- Decided: Jun 30, 2017 after 154 days
- Product code: HTN (Washer, Bolt Nut)
- 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: 6 generations back to K792022 (1979). 36 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 39 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K043248: Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel. Model AR-8921DS, Arthrex, Inc. (2005) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K251643: Synchfix EVT (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K220260: Hercules Syndesmosis Implant System (2022), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The GRAVITY™ Syndesmosis LP System is intended to provide fixation during the healing process following trauma to the Ankle Syndesmosis (Syndesmosis disruptions) and as an adjunct in connection with trauma hardware for ankle fractures such as Weber B and C.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K170249
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology