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DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional

K183113510(k) TraditionalCleared Mar 13, 2019124-day reviewClass II21 CFR 872.4760

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Synthes (USA) Products, LLC · MQN External Mandibular Fixator And/Or Distractor

Cleared on Mar 13, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K010527 (Synthes (Usa), 2001) and 18 other predicates after a 124-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1979. 1 of the 56 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.

Decided
Mar 13, 2019
Review
124 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MQN
Recalls
None
Predicates
19

Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K792561 (1979). 55 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 56 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2010: 2 other ancestors2008: 2 other ancestors2007: 1 other ancestor2006: 2 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall12005: 1 other ancestor2004: 4 other ancestors2003: 2 other ancestors2001: 3 other ancestors1999: 2 other ancestors1998: 5 other ancestors1997: 4 other ancestors2002: 1 other ancestor1996: 2 other ancestors2000: 1 other ancestor1995: 5 other ancestors1992: 1 other ancestor1986: 1 other ancestor1982: 1 other ancestor1991: 1 other ancestor1994: 2 other ancestors1993: 3 other ancestors1990: 1 other ancestorK792561 · Mini-H-Fixation · Geny Medical, Inc. · 1979×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K962272 (1996), K964649 (1997) K972166 · Guerrero - Bell Distractor · Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997K990944 · Osteomed Intraoral Distraction System · Osteomed Corp. · 1999K013618 · Intraoral Mandibular Distraction System · Osteomed Corp. · 2002K043434 · Osteomed Pediatric Intraoral Mandibular Distraction System · Osteomed LP · 2005K121502 · Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System · Synthes, Inc. · 201219801990200020102020
  1. Root · 8 generations backK792561 Mini-H-FixationGeny Medical, Inc. · 1979
  2. 7 generations backK962272 Synthes Mandible DistractorSynthes (Usa) · 1996
  3. 6 generations backK964649 Vazquez Diner Intraoral Distraction DeviceHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
  4. 5 generations backK972166 Guerrero - Bell DistractorHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
  5. 4 generations backK990944 Osteomed Intraoral Distraction SystemOsteomed Corp. · 1999
  6. 3 generations backK013618 Intraoral Mandibular Distraction SystemOsteomed Corp. · 2002
  7. 2 generations backK043434 Osteomed Pediatric Intraoral Mandibular Distraction SystemOsteomed LP · 2005
  8. 1 generation backK121502 Synthes Curvilinear Distraction SystemSynthes, Inc. · 2012
  9. This deviceK183113 DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR ConditionalSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2019

Class I recalls in this family

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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−8K792561Mini-H-FixationGeny Medical, Inc.1979—
−7K962272Synthes Mandible DistractorSynthes (Usa)1996—
−6K964649Vazquez Diner Intraoral Distraction DeviceHowmedica Leibinger, Inc.1997—
−5K972166Guerrero - Bell DistractorHowmedica Leibinger, Inc.1997—
−4K990944Osteomed Intraoral Distraction SystemOsteomed Corp.1999—
−3K013618Intraoral Mandibular Distraction SystemOsteomed Corp.2002—
−2K043434Osteomed Pediatric Intraoral Mandibular Distraction SystemOsteomed LP2005—
−1K121502Synthes Curvilinear Distraction SystemSynthes, Inc.2012—
0 (this device)K183113DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR ConditionalSynthes (USA) Products, LLC2019—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198210
198610
199010
199110
199210
199330
199420
199550
199620
199740
199850
199920
200010
200130
200210
200320
200440
200510
200621
200710
200820
201020
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K183113, 1979–2019Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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? (19)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K010527Synthes (Usa) Imf Screws
Summary page 3
…(if known) K183113 Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes IMF Screws (originally cleared per K010527) The DePuy Synthes IMF Screws are intended to provide indirect stabilization of the maxilla and mandible following maxillofacia…
Synthes (Usa)2001—
*K010690Synthes Titanium Multi-Vector Distractor
Summary page 4
…vice Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Titanium Multi-Vector Distractor (originally cleared per K010690) The DePuy Synthes Titanium Multi-Vector Distractor is intended for use in mandibular bone lengthening for conditions such as ma…
Synthes (Usa)20014
*K031807Synthes Low Profile Neuro System - 3 MM Screws
Summary page 5
…ame DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Low Profile Neuro System - 3 mm Screws (originally cleared via K031807) The DePuy Synthes Low Profile Neuro System PP6FUHZVis intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and maxillofaci…
Synthes (Usa)20032
*K040083Synthes External Midface Distractor
Summary page 6
…3 Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes External Midface Distractor (originally cleared via K040083) The DePuy Synthes External Midface Distractor is intended for use in maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive procedures, and sele…
Synthes (Usa)2004—
*K041887Synthes (Usa) 1.0/1.22 MM Craniofacial Screws
Summary page 7
…Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes 1.0/1.2 mm Craniofacial Screws (originally cleared per K041887) The DePuy Synthes 1.0/1.2 mm Craniofacial Screws are intended for use as follows: General Indications: • Maxillofacial surgery…
Synthes (Usa)2004—
*K043555Synthes 9USA) Alveolar Ridge Distractor
Summary page 8
…) K183113 Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Alveolar Distractor (originally cleared per K043555) The DePuy Synthes Alveolar Distractor is intended for vertical bone lengthening of the alveolar ridge in the mandible and the m…
Synthes (Usa)2005—
*K060138Synthes (Usa) Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System
Summary page 9
…facial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (CMF Distraction System) (originally cleared per K060138) The DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (CMF Distraction System) is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and…
Synthes (Usa)2006Class I
*K063181Synthes (Usa) Condylar Head Add-on System
Summary page 10
…3 Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Condylar Head Add-On System (originally cleared per K063181) The DePuy Synthes Condylar Head Add-On System is intended for temporary reconstruction in patients undergoing ablative tumor su…
Synthes (Usa)2007—
*K080153Synthes (Usa) Curvilinear Distraction System
Summary page 11
…Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System (originally cleared per K080153) The DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) de…
Synthes (Usa)2008—
*K081747Modification to Synthes (Usa) Condylar Head Add-on System
Summary page 12
…ePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) Modification to DePuy Synthes Condylar Head Add-On System (originally cleared per K081747) The DePuy Synthes Condylar Head Add-On System Intended for temporary reconstruction in patients undergoing ablative tumor surge…
Synthes (Usa)2008—
*K093299Synthes Orthodontic Bone Anchor System
Summary page 13
…Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Orthodontic Bone Anchor (OBA) System (originally cleared per K093299) The DePuy Synthes Orthodontic Bone Anchor (OBA) System screw anchors are intended to be implanted intraorally and used as an an…
Synthes (Usa)2010—
*K121502Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System
Summary page 14
…Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System (originally cleared per K121502) The DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) de…
Synthes, Inc.2012—
*K962272Synthes Mandible Distractor
Summary page 15
…) K183113 Device Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Mandible Distractor (originally cleared per K962272) The DePuy Synthes Mandible Distractor is intended to be used in the mandible for conditions such as mandibular deficiency or po…
Synthes (Usa)1996—
*K964261SMF Stainless Steel Bone Screws
Summary page 16
…evice Name DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes SMF Stainless Steel Bone Screws (originally cleared via K964261) The DePuy Synthes SMF Stainless Steel Bone Screws are intended for maxillofacial and mandibular trauma and reconstruction. The…
Synthes (Usa)1997—
*K980199Synthes 1.5MM/2.0MM Orthognathic Maxillary Plates and Screws
Summary page 17
…s Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes 1.5 mm/2.0 mm Orthognathic Maxillary Plates and Screws (originally cleared per K980199) The DePuy Synthes 1.5 mm/2.0 mm Orthognathic Maxillary Plates and Screws are generally intended for a variety of pan facial ind…
Synthes (Usa)1998—
*K981075Synthes (Usa) (Synthes) Single Vector Distractor with Detachable Feet
Summary page 18
…uy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Single Vector Distractor with Detachable Feet (originally cleared per K981075) The DePuy Synthes Single Vector Distractor with Detachable Feet is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthener for con…
Synthes (Usa)19986
*K981362Synthes (Usa) External Multi Vector Mandible Distractor
Summary page 19
…Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes External Multi Vector Mandible Distractor (MVMD) (originally cleared via K981362) The DePuy Synthes External Multi Vector Mandible Distractor (MVMD) is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthener for…
Synthes (Usa)1998—
*K990637Synthes Locking Reconstruction Plate (LRP) with Condylar Head
Summary page 20
…es Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional Indications for Use (Describe) DePuy Synthes Locking Reconstruction Plate (LRP) with Condylar Head (originally cleared per K990637) The DePuy Synthes Locking Reconstruction Plate with Condylar Head is intended for temporary reconstruction in patients undergoi…
Synthes (Usa)1999—
*K092530Sprytie, Models ST001, ST002 and ST003
Summary page 70
…assification Name(s): Wire, Fixation, Intraosseous Regulatory Class: Class II; 872.4880 Product Code(s): DZK 1.3 Predicate/Reference Devices Primary Predicate: K092530 SPRYTIE, MODELS ST001, ST002 AND ST003 Reference Device: Synthes Pre‐Amendment Cerclage Wires 1.4 Device Description Thi…
Russell B. Walther2010—

Also cleared against K010527: 2 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

Relatives with a Class I recall

Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.

  • K060138Synthes (Usa) Craniomaxillofacial Distraction SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2006 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2006 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 40 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.2 years on median.
  • 4 of the 55 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K010527.

How does its category compare?

All MQN devices

MQN External Mandibular Fixator And/Or Distractor: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MQN

1in 2022

2007: 42008: 32012: 12014: 12015: 12016: 12017: 12018: 12019: 12022: 1
2007high 4 (2007) · low 0 (2009)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MQN

292in 2008

2007: 77 days median2008: 292 days median
2007high 292 (2008) · low 77 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · MQN

1in 2014

2014: 1
2007high 1 (2014) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MQN

34in 2025

2007: 52008: 82009: 112010: 202011: 262012: 1072013: 1792014: 572015: 932016: 872017: 752018: 1082019: 1222020: 862021: 1012022: 612023: 392024: 602025: 34
2007high 179 (2013) · low 5 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MQN, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200747705
2008329208
20090—011
20100—020
20110—026
20121—0107
20130—0179
20141—157
20151—093
20161—087
20171—075
20181—0108
20191—0122
20200—086
20210—0101
20221—061
20230—039
20240—060
20250—034
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The DePuy Synthes IMF Screws are intended to provide indirect stabilization of the maxilla and mandible following maxillofacial and mandibular trauma or reconstruction. The DePuy Synthes Titanium Multi-Vector Distractor is intended for use in mandibular bone lengthening for conditions such as mandibular hypoplasia or post-traumatic defects such as tumor resections, severe trauma, bone grafting defects, severe open mandible fractures where gradual…

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The DePuy Synthes IMF Screws are intended to provide indirect stabilization of the maxilla and mandible following maxillofacial and mandibular trauma or reconstruction.

The DePuy Synthes Titanium Multi-Vector Distractor is intended for use in mandibular bone lengthening for conditions such as mandibular hypoplasia or post-traumatic defects such as tumor resections, severe trauma, bone grafting defects, severe open mandible fractures where gradual distraction is required. Where bone loss is a result of the condition, bone transport can be performed as an alternative to free flaps or bone grafts.

The DePuy Synthes Low Profile Neuro System - 3 mm Screws is intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and maxillofacial skeleton; maxillofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

The DePuy Synthes External Midface Distractor is intended for use in maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive procedures, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla. Specifically, it is intended for distraction of the maxilla utilizing a LeFort I osteotomy and/or the midface utilizing a LeFort II or III osteotomy in adult and pediatric populations where gradual bone distraction is required.

The DePuy Synthes 1.0/1.2 mm Craniofacial Screws are intended for use as follows:

General Indications:

• Maxillofacial surgery

The DePuy Synthes Alveolar Distractor is intended for vertical bone lengthening of the alveolar ridge in the mandible and the maxilla where gradual bone distraction is required, including deficiency in bone height as a result of trauma, resorption after dental extraction, periodontal disease, tumor resection, and congenital deformity.

The DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (CMF Distraction System) is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correction of congenital deficiencies or post-traumatic defects of the mandibular body and ramus where gradual bone distraction is required. The DePuy Synthes CMF Distraction System is intended for single use only.

The DePuy Synthes Pediatric CMF Distraction System is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correction of congenital deficiencies or post-traumatic defects of the mandibular body and ramus where gradual bone distraction is required in children under the age of 12 months. The DePuy Synthes Pediatric CMF Distraction System is intended for single use only.

The DePuy Synthes Condylar Head Add-On System is intended for temporary reconstruction in patients undergoing ablative tumor surgery requiring the removal of the mandibular condyle. This device is not for permanent implantation, for patients with TMJ or traumatic injuries, or for treatment of temporomandibular joint disease (TMD).

The DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correction of congenital deficiencies or post-traumatic defects of the mandibular body and ramus where gradual bone distraction is required. This system is intended for use in either adults or pediatric patients over 1 year old. The DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System is intended for single use only.

The DePuy Synthes Condylar Head Add-On System Intended for temporary reconstruction in patients undergoing ablative tumor surgery requiring the removal of the mandibular condyle. This device is not for permanent implantation, for patients with TMJ or traumatic injuries, or for treatment of temporomandibular joint disease (TMD).

The DePuy Synthes Orthodontic Bone Anchor (OBA) System screw anchors are intended to be implanted intraorally and used as an anchor for orthodontic procedures in adolescents greater than age 12 and adults.

The DePuy Synthes Orthodontic Bone Anchor (OBA) System plate anchors are intended to be implanted intraorally and used as an anchor for orthodontic procedures in adults.

The DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device. The DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System is indicated for correction of congenital deficiencies or posttraumatic defects of the mandibular body and ramus where gradual bone distraction is required.

The 2.0 mm Curvilinear Distractor is intended for use in adult and pediatric patients more than 1 year old.

The 1.3 mm Curvilinear Distractor is intended for use in pediatric patients 4 years of age and younger.

The DePuy Synthes Curvilinear Distraction System is intended for single use only.

The DePuy Synthes Mandible Distractor is intended to be used in the mandible for conditions such as mandibular deficiency or post-traumatic effects of the mandible, where gradual bone distraction is required.

The DePuy Synthes SMF Stainless Steel Bone Screws are intended for maxillofacial and mandibular trauma and reconstruction. The longer screw lengths (24-38mm) are specifically intended for symphysial fractures, parasymphyseal fractures, and angle fractures where the lag screw technique is being followed. The lag screw technique involves overdrilling the near cortex, thus the screw glides through the near cortical and cancellous bone and purchases only into the far cancellous and cortical bone.

The DePuy Synthes 1.5 mm/2.0 mm Orthognathic Maxillary Plates and Screws are generally intended for a variety of pan facial indications. Specifically, it is intended for selective trauma of the midface and maxillofacial skeleton; maxillofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

The DePuy Synthes Single Vector Distractor with Detachable Feet is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthener for conditions such as mandibular hypoplasia or post-traumatic defects of the mandible, where gradual bone distraction is required. The device is ideal for treating forms of clefts of the lip and palate, and congenital mandibular hypoplasia, such as Hemifacial Microsomia, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Nagers Syndrome, Pierre Robin Syndrome, Goldenhar Syndrome, Apert Syndrome, and Crouzon Syndrome.

The DePuy Synthes Single Vector Distractor with Detachable Feet is also ideal for treating hypoplasias of an acquired origin such as from post-traumatic growth disorders associated with injury to the temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular ankylosis, and segmental loss of bone.

The DePuy Synthes External Multi Vector Mandible Distractor (MVMD) is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthener for conditions such as mandibular hypoplasia or posttraumatic defects of the mandible, where gradual bone distraction is required. The device is ideal for treating any form of congenital mandibular hypoplasia, such as Hemifacial Microsomia, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Nagers Syndrome, Pierre Robin Syndrome, Goldenhar Syndrome, Apert Syndrome, and Crouzon Syndrome.

The DePuy Synthes External MVMD is also ideal for treating hypoplasias of an acquired origin such as from post-traumatic growth disorders associated with injury to the temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular ankylosis, and segmental loss of bone.

The DePuy Synthes Locking Reconstruction Plate with Condylar Head is intended for temporary reconstruction in patients undergoing ablative tumor surgery requiring the removal of the mandibular condyle. This device is not for permanent implantation, for patients with TMJ or traumatic injuries, or for treatment of temporomandibular joint disease (TMD).

The DePuy Synthes Cerclage Wires are indicated for use in the jaws in adults and children to directly wire bony segments together, for the fixation of arch bars or splints to the teeth, for stabilization of bony segments, or for wiring the teeth together maxillomandibular fixation).

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K183113: DePuy Synthes Maxillofacial Portfolio - MR Conditional.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183113

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