510(k) · Cleared
ClearedG-Beam Fusion Beaming System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Orthofix Srl · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Feb 7, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K140741 (Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc, 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 153-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Feb 7, 2018
- Review
- 153 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K962616 (1996). 94 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 13 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK124027 Monster Screw SystemApogee Orthosolutions · 2013
- 2 generations backK151418 Monster Screw SystemParagon 28 · 2015
- 1 generation backK171018 Axis Charcot Fixation System, 4.5 to 8.5mm Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2017
- This deviceK172698 G-Beam Fusion Beaming SystemOrthofix Srl · 2018
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- Root · 13 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 12 generations backK982732 Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS)Synthes · 1998
- 11 generations backK023007 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 10 generations backK030198 Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 9 generations backK032705 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK050932 Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK051735 Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 6 generations backK071563 Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 4 generations backK111994 Smith & Nephew Cannulated Screws and WashersSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK124027 Monster Screw SystemApogee Orthosolutions · 2013
- 2 generations backK151418 Monster Screw SystemParagon 28 · 2015
- 1 generation backK171018 Axis Charcot Fixation System, 4.5 to 8.5mm Screw SystemExtremity Medical, LLC · 2017
- This deviceK172698 G-Beam Fusion Beaming SystemOrthofix Srl · 2018
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K962616 | Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K982732 | Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS) | Synthes | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K023007 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K030198 | Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K032705 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K050932 | Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −7 | K051735 | Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K071563 | Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K090675 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K111994 | Smith & Nephew Cannulated Screws and Washers | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K124027 | Monster Screw System | Apogee Orthosolutions | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K151418 | Monster Screw System | Paragon 28 | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K171018 | Axis Charcot Fixation System, 4.5 to 8.5mm Screw System | Extremity Medical, LLC | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172698 | G-Beam Fusion Beaming System | Orthofix Srl | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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 HWC? 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 HWC device
- #1 K203011 Monster Screw Systemscore 22.2 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140741 | Salvation Beams and Bolts SystemSummary page 4…ation Number 21 CFR 888.3040 Product Code HWC Predicate Device Name 510(k) Number Manufacturer SALVATION™ Beams and Bolts K140741 Wright Medical Technology, Inc. System Axis Charcot Fixation System K171018 Extremity Medic… | 2014 |
| * | K171018 | Axis Charcot Fixation System, 4.5 to 8.5mm Screw SystemSummary page 4…0(k) Number Manufacturer SALVATION™ Beams and Bolts K140741 Wright Medical Technology, Inc. System Axis Charcot Fixation System K171018 Extremity Medical LLC Orthofix External Fixation Screw K974186 Orthofix SRL (Pin) with hydroxya… | 2017 |
| † | K974186 | Orthofix External Fixation Screw (Pin) with Hydroxyapatite Coating | 1998 |
| † | K053261 | Orthofix Titanium Nailing Systems | 2005 |
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 22 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 23 of the 94 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K140741.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, 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 G-Beam™ Fusion Beaming System is intended to be inserted in the bones of the foot and ankle for alignment, stabilization and fixation of various fractures and osteotomies, fusions and reconstructions.
It is indicated for fracture and osteotomy fixation, reconstruction procedures, non-unions and fusions of bones of the foot and ankle including metatarsals, cuneiforms, cuboid, navicular, calcaneus and talus.
Specific example: medial and lateral column fusions resulting from neuropathic osteoarthropathy (Charcot osteoarthropathy).
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/K172698 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172698: G-Beam Fusion Beaming System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172698
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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