510(k) · Cleared
ClearedActiv Ankle
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Newclip Technics · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jan 16, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K143061 (Newclip Technics, 2015) and 4 other predicates after a 53-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1996. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 16, 2018
- Review
- 53 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K962616 (1996). 117 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 3 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 15 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK120854 Synthes VA LCP Ankle Trauma SystemSynthes USA · 2012
- 2 generations backK143061 Activ Ankle Locking Plating SystemNewclip Technics · 2015
- 1 generation backK152289 Alians Elbow Locking Plating SystemNewclip Technics · 2016
- This deviceK173641 Activ AnkleNewclip Technics · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK261511 Xpert AnkleNewclip Technics · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK221395 Footmotion Plating SystemNewclip Technics · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK213214 Xpert WristNewclip Technics · 2021
Show all 15 generations
- Root · 15 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 14 generations backK982732 Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS)Synthes · 1998
- 13 generations backK023007 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK030198 Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 11 generations backK032705 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK050932 Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK051735 Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 8 generations backK071563 Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007
- 7 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 6 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 5 generations backK120070 Synthes Variable Angle LCP Elbow SystemSynthes USA · 2012 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK120717 Synthes Variable Angle LCP Elbow System (Medical and Posterolateral…Synthes USA · 2012
- 3 generations backK120854 Synthes VA LCP Ankle Trauma SystemSynthes USA · 2012
- 2 generations backK143061 Activ Ankle Locking Plating SystemNewclip Technics · 2015
- 1 generation backK152289 Alians Elbow Locking Plating SystemNewclip Technics · 2016
- This deviceK173641 Activ AnkleNewclip Technics · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See allView FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K962616 | Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K982732 | Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS) | Synthes | 1998 | — |
| −13 | K023007 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K030198 | Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K032705 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K050932 | Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −9 | K051735 | Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −8 | K071563 | Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −7 | K090675 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K100776 | Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot System | Synthes (Usa) | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K120070 | Synthes Variable Angle LCP Elbow System | Synthes USA | 2012 | 1 |
| −4 | K120717 | Synthes Variable Angle LCP Elbow System (Medical and Posterolateral Distal… | Synthes USA | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K120854 | Synthes VA LCP Ankle Trauma System | Synthes USA | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K143061 | Activ Ankle Locking Plating System | Newclip Technics | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K152289 | Alians Elbow Locking Plating System | Newclip Technics | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173641 | Activ Ankle | Newclip Technics | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K261511 | Xpert Ankle | Newclip Technics | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K221395 | Footmotion Plating System | Newclip Technics | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K213214 | Xpert Wrist | Newclip Technics | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Planning a device in HRS? 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 HRS device
- #1 K222465 Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating Systemscore 27.5 · 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? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143061 | Activ Ankle Locking Plating SystemSummary page 5…K173641 Page 2 of 3 3. Primary predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: x Activ Ankle Locking Plating System of Newclip Technics (K143061) Secondary predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: x Ortholoc® 3Di Ankle Fracture System of… | 2015 |
| * | K131093 | Ortholoc (R) 3DI Ankle Plating SystemSummary page 5…(K143061) Secondary predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: x Ortholoc® 3Di Ankle Fracture System of Wright Medical Technology (K131093) x Small Fragment Set 3.5 of AAP Implantate AG (K113652) x Alians Elbow Locking Plating System (K152289) x Large Screws of… | 2013 |
| * | K113652 | Loqteq Small Fragment Set Loqteq Cortical SCREW3.5, Small Head, T15, Self Tapping Loqteq…Summary page 5…s which are substantially equivalent: x Ortholoc® 3Di Ankle Fracture System of Wright Medical Technology (K131093) x Small Fragment Set 3.5 of AAP Implantate AG (K113652) x Alians Elbow Locking Plating System (K152289) x Large Screws of Newclip Technics (K172596) 4. Description of the device:… | 2012 |
| * | K152289 | Alians Elbow Locking Plating SystemSummary page 5…® 3Di Ankle Fracture System of Wright Medical Technology (K131093) x Small Fragment Set 3.5 of AAP Implantate AG (K113652) x Alians Elbow Locking Plating System (K152289) x Large Screws of Newclip Technics (K172596) 4. Description of the device: The Activ Ankle range consists of plates… | 2016 |
| * | K172596 | Large Screws RangeSummary page 5…echnology (K131093) x Small Fragment Set 3.5 of AAP Implantate AG (K113652) x Alians Elbow Locking Plating System (K152289) x Large Screws of Newclip Technics (K172596) 4. Description of the device: The Activ Ankle range consists of plates with screws desi… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (3)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 27 of the 117 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K261511 (Newclip Technics, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K143061.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, 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 · HRS
54in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HRS
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HRS
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HRS
2,306in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HRS, 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 | 63 | 2 | 339 |
| 2008 | 35 | 87 | 11 | 311 |
| 2009 | 47 | 85 | 3 | 435 |
| 2010 | 49 | 100 | 16 | 491 |
| 2011 | 43 | 88 | 5 | 773 |
| 2012 | 59 | 106 | 4 | 1,663 |
| 2013 | 56 | 89 | 11 | 2,643 |
| 2014 | 76 | 57 | 0 | 2,413 |
| 2015 | 56 | 97 | 7 | 3,095 |
| 2016 | 44 | 109 | 5 | 2,276 |
| 2017 | 57 | 122 | 3 | 2,220 |
| 2018 | 40 | 116 | 2 | 2,663 |
| 2019 | 46 | 89 | 25 | 3,359 |
| 2020 | 48 | 88 | 1 | 2,790 |
| 2021 | 40 | 87 | 9 | 2,442 |
| 2022 | 47 | 144 | 3 | 1,700 |
| 2023 | 40 | 120 | 1 | 2,049 |
| 2024 | 54 | 96 | 0 | 1,849 |
| 2025 | 54 | 90 | 1 | 2,306 |
| 2026 | 51 | 82 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Activ Ankle range is intended for the fixation of fractures, osteotomies and pseudarthroses of the distal and the diaphyseal fibula, the distal tibia and for the syndesmotic repair 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/K173641 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173641: Activ Ankle.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173641
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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