510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKLS Martin L1 MMF System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
KLS Martin L.P. · JEY Plate, Bone
Cleared on Feb 23, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K141165 (Synthes (USA) Products, LLC, 2014) and 2 other predicates after a 126-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1982. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 23, 2018
- Review
- 126 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JEY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K820944 (1982). 15 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK820944 Dental Arch BarUnisplint Corp. · 1982
- 5 generations backK991004 Synthes Quick Lock Imf SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1999
- 4 generations backK031207 Safety Release Arch Bar KitCasey Surgical, LLC · 2003
- 3 generations backK061271 Erch Arch Bar, Model 38-690-00KLS-Martin L.P. · 2006
- 2 generations backK122313 Stryker Universal Smartlock Hybrid MMF SystemStryker · 2012
- 1 generation backK141165 Matrixwave MMF SystemSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2014
- This deviceK173320 KLS Martin L1 MMF SystemKLS Martin L.P. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241314 KLS Martin Oral-Max Implants MR Conditional (bundled)KLS-Martin L.P. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK260137 KLS Martin IPS Oral-Max Implants - MR Conditional; Individual…KLS-Martin L.P. · 2026
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K820944 | Dental Arch Bar | Unisplint Corp. | 1982 | — |
| −5 | K991004 | Synthes Quick Lock Imf System | Synthes (Usa) | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K031207 | Safety Release Arch Bar Kit | Casey Surgical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K061271 | Erch Arch Bar, Model 38-690-00 | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K122313 | Stryker Universal Smartlock Hybrid MMF System | Stryker | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K141165 | Matrixwave MMF System | Synthes (USA) Products, LLC | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173320 | KLS Martin L1 MMF System | KLS Martin L.P. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K241314 | KLS Martin Oral-Max Implants MR Conditional (bundled) | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K260137 | KLS Martin IPS Oral-Max Implants - MR Conditional; Individual Patient… | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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.
Planning a device in JEY? 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 JEY device
- #1 K252246 Leforte MMF Systemscore 15.6 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141165 | Matrixwave MMF SystemSummary page 4…: Bone plate (21 CFR 872.4760) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JEY Predicate Devices: Synthes MatrixWAVE MMF System (K141165) - Primary Stryker Universal SMARTLock Hybrid MMF System (K1223… | 2014 |
| * | K122313 | Stryker Universal Smartlock Hybrid MMF SystemSummary page 4…s: Synthes MatrixWAVE MMF System (K141165) - Primary Stryker Universal SMARTLock Hybrid MMF System (K122313) Biomet Microfixation OmniMax MMF System (K143336) Reference Device: Internal Dis… | 2012 |
| * | K143336 | Biomet Microfixation OmniMax MMF SystemSummary page 4…Stryker Universal SMARTLock Hybrid MMF System (K122313) Biomet Microfixation OmniMax MMF System (K143336) Reference Device: Internal Distraction - Sterile (K161470) Device Description: The KLS Martin L1 MMF… | 2015 |
| † | K161470 | Internal Distraction - Sterile | 2016 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K241314 | KLS Martin Oral-Max Implants MR Conditional (bundled) | 2024 | 1 |
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 36 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.1 years on median.
- None of the 15 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K241314 (KLS-Martin L.P., 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K141165.
How does its category compare?
All JEY devicesJEY Plate, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JEY
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JEY
159in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JEY
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JEY
1,003in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JEY, 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 | 9 | 115 | 0 | 29 |
| 2008 | 7 | 84 | 3 | 24 |
| 2009 | 4 | 121 | 6 | 93 |
| 2010 | 6 | 199 | 85 | 215 |
| 2011 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 241 |
| 2012 | 10 | 194 | 0 | 428 |
| 2013 | 8 | 126 | 1 | 766 |
| 2014 | 6 | 223 | 0 | 616 |
| 2015 | 7 | 160 | 0 | 767 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 558 |
| 2017 | 5 | 190 | 0 | 568 |
| 2018 | 7 | 255 | 0 | 608 |
| 2019 | 6 | 163 | 0 | 595 |
| 2020 | 6 | 198 | 1 | 680 |
| 2021 | 4 | 299 | 0 | 451 |
| 2022 | 5 | 135 | 0 | 344 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 495 |
| 2024 | 5 | 159 | 0 | 696 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 1,003 |
| 2026 | 3 | 258 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The KLS Martin L1 MMF System is intended for temporary stabilization of mandibular and maxillary fractures. It is designed to maintain proper occlusion during intraoperative bone fixation and postoperative bone healing (app. 6-8 weeks). It is indicated for the temporary treatment of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) in adults or adolescents who have permanent teeth present (ages 12 and older).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173320 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173320: KLS Martin L1 MMF System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173320
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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