# K170547: Arthrex Mesh Plate System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 1, 2017 after 189 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: 8 generations back to K000684 (2000). 34 ancestors in all.
15 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 50 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K111253: Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate System, Arthrex, Inc. (2011) Summary page 5.
- K143614: Arthrex Low Profile Screws, Arthrex, Inc. (2015) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K201132: Arthrex Compression Screws (2020), 11 descendants of its own
- K201677: Arthrex Mesh Plates (2020), 2 descendants of its own
- K254215: Arthrex Beaming System (2026), 1 descendant of its own
- K250920: Arthrex Spine Compression FT Screw (2025), 1 descendant of its own
- K243195: Arthrex SS VAL and VAL KreuLock™ Compression Screw System (2025), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
The Arthrex Mesh Plate is intended for use in stabilization of fresh fractures, revision procedures, osteotomies, joint fusion and reconstruction of small bones and bone fragments of the hand/wrist, foot/ankle, and osteopenic bone. The Arthrex Low Profile Screws (3.0 mm, solid) are intended to be used as stand-alone bone screws, or in a plate screw system for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions, osteotomies, and non-unions in the ankle, foot, hand, and wrist. When used with a plate, the screw may be used with the Arthrex Mesh Plates.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K170547
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology