510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLarge Screws Range
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Newclip Technics · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Oct 2, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K160617 (Newclip Technics, 2016) and 2 other predicates after a 34-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1996. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 2, 2017
- Review
- 34 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K962823 (1996). 13 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK962823 Synthes Sterile 3.0 MM Cannulated Screw and Threaded WasherSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 5 generations backK993762 I.CO.S ScrewNew Deal, S.A. · 2000
- 4 generations backK011821 Modification to the I.C.O.S ScrewNew Deal, S.A. · 2001
- 3 generations backK050346 Stabilization ScrewNew Deal, S.A. · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK071639 Qwix Positioning ScrewNewdeal Sas · 2007 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK160617 Large Screws RangeNewclip Technics · 2016
- This deviceK172596 Large Screws RangeNewclip Technics · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK173641 Activ AnkleNewclip Technics · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK261511 Xpert AnkleNewclip Technics · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK221395 Footmotion Plating SystemNewclip Technics · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK213214 Xpert WristNewclip Technics · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K173641Activ AnkleNewclip Technics · 2018 · cites it directly3descendants
- K261511Xpert AnkleNewclip Technics · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K221395Footmotion Plating SystemNewclip Technics · 2022 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K213214Xpert WristNewclip Technics · 2021 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K962823 | Synthes Sterile 3.0 MM Cannulated Screw and Threaded Washer | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −5 | K993762 | I.CO.S Screw | New Deal, S.A. | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K011821 | Modification to the I.C.O.S Screw | New Deal, S.A. | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K050346 | Stabilization Screw | New Deal, S.A. | 2005 | 4 |
| −2 | K071639 | Qwix Positioning Screw | Newdeal Sas | 2007 | 1 |
| −1 | K160617 | Large Screws Range | Newclip Technics | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172596 | Large Screws Range | Newclip Technics | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K173641 | Activ Ankle | Newclip Technics | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K261511 | Xpert Ankle | Newclip Technics | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K221395 | Footmotion Plating System | Newclip Technics | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K213214 | Xpert Wrist | Newclip Technics | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K160617 | Large Screws RangeSummary page 4…art. 888.3040) 3. Primary predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: x Large Screws Range of Newclip Technics (K160617) Secondary predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: x Asnis III Cannu… | 2016 |
| * | K000080 | Asnis Iii Cannulated Screw SystemSummary page 4…predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: x Asnis III Cannulated Screw System of Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (K000080 and K024060) Reference device: x Activ Ankle Locking Plating System of Newclip Technics (K143061)… | 2000 |
| * | K024060 | Modification to Asnis Iii Cannulated Screw SystemSummary page 4…legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: x Asnis III Cannulated Screw System of Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (K000080 and K024060) Reference device: x Activ Ankle Locking Plating System of Newclip Technics (K143061)… | 2002 |
| † | K143061 | Activ Ankle Locking Plating System | 2015 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K173641 | Activ Ankle | 2018 | 3 |
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 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.3 years on median.
- 3 of the 13 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K173641 (Newclip Technics, 2018) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K160617.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, 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 · HWC
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HWC
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HWC
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HWC
2,893in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, 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 | 77 | 25 | 669 |
| 2008 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 660 |
| 2009 | 27 | 113 | 29 | 651 |
| 2010 | 23 | 110 | 7 | 765 |
| 2011 | 35 | 88 | 12 | 1,104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 99 | 30 | 3,339 |
| 2013 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 3,850 |
| 2014 | 31 | 88 | 2 | 2,549 |
| 2015 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 2,711 |
| 2016 | 26 | 131 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 2017 | 40 | 127 | 4 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 20 | 106 | 1 | 3,662 |
| 2019 | 30 | 108 | 5 | 5,463 |
| 2020 | 28 | 75 | 4 | 4,820 |
| 2021 | 26 | 84 | 2 | 4,446 |
| 2022 | 26 | 167 | 13 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 17 | 90 | 0 | 3,575 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 1 | 2,893 |
| 2026 | 21 | 125 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Large Screws range is indicated for the fixation of bone fractures, pseudarthroses, fusions and osteotomies of foot and ankle as well as medium and large bone fragments including radius, humerus, femur, tibia in adults.
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/K172596 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K172596: Large Screws Range.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172596
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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