510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staple
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · JDR Staple, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Dec 13, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K043059 (Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc, 2005) and 2 other predicates after a 160-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1990. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Dec 13, 2017
- Review
- 160 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JDR
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K902307 (1990). 7 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK902307 Shaw II Hemostatic Surgery SystemHemostatic Surgery Corp. · 1990 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK993714 Memograph Staple, Warm SystemBiomedical Ent., Inc. · 2000
- 2 generations backK143622 dynaMX Compression StapleMx Orthopedics, Corp. · 2015
- 1 generation backK153129 dynaMX Tabbed StapleMx Orthopedics, Corp. · 2016
- This deviceK172052 Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol StapleArthrex, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243742 Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol StaplesArthrex, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K243742Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol StaplesArthrex, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K902307 | Shaw II Hemostatic Surgery System | Hemostatic Surgery Corp. | 1990 | 2 |
| −3 | K993714 | Memograph Staple, Warm System | Biomedical Ent., Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −2 | K143622 | dynaMX Compression Staple | Mx Orthopedics, Corp. | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K153129 | dynaMX Tabbed Staple | Mx Orthopedics, Corp. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172052 | Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staple | Arthrex, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K243742 | Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staples | Arthrex, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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 JDR? 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 JDR device
- #1 K243658 TMC Compression Implant Systemscore 16.7 · 18 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K043059 | Compression Staple and Simple StapleSummary page 4…Name 21 CFR 888.3030: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K043059: Wright Medical Technology Compression staple and simple staple K153129: MX Orthopedics dynaMX Tabbed Stapl… | 2005 |
| * | K153129 | dynaMX Tabbed StapleSummary page 4…and accessories Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K043059: Wright Medical Technology Compression staple and simple staple K153129: MX Orthopedics dynaMX Tabbed Staple K993714: BioMedical Enterprises, Inc. Memograph Staple Purpose of… | 2016 |
| * | K993714 | Memograph Staple, Warm SystemSummary page 4…ice K043059: Wright Medical Technology Compression staple and simple staple K153129: MX Orthopedics dynaMX Tabbed Staple K993714: BioMedical Enterprises, Inc. Memograph Staple Purpose of This Traditional 510(k) premarket notification is submitted… | 2000 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K243742 | Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staples | 2025 | 0 |
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 27 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9.5 years on median.
- 1 of the 7 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K243742 (Arthrex, Inc., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 9 other devices also cite its predicate K043059.
How does its category compare?
All JDR devicesJDR Staple, 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 · JDR
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JDR
65in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JDR
11in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JDR
314in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JDR, 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 | 8 | 70 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 | 89 | 1 | 14 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 62 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 34 |
| 2013 | 9 | 137 | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 | 11 | 97 | 0 | 49 |
| 2015 | 7 | 111 | 1 | 48 |
| 2016 | 6 | 101 | 0 | 76 |
| 2017 | 9 | 172 | 0 | 116 |
| 2018 | 8 | 107 | 1 | 239 |
| 2019 | 5 | 149 | 0 | 242 |
| 2020 | 4 | 161 | 1 | 234 |
| 2021 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 210 |
| 2022 | 5 | 107 | 11 | 202 |
| 2023 | 9 | 72 | 0 | 175 |
| 2024 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 206 |
| 2025 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 314 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staple is intended to be used for fixation such as: LisFranc arthrodesis, mono or bi-cortical osteotomies in the forefoot, first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis, Akin osteotomy, midfoot and hindfoot arthrodeses or osteotomies, fixation of osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment (Scarf and Chevron), and arthrodesis of the metatarsocuneiform joint to reposition and stabilize metatarsus primus varus.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172052 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K172052: Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staple.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172052
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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