# K203180: Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staples

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 16, 2020 after 51 days
- Product code: JDR (Staple, Fixation, Bone)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 5 generations back to K902307 (1990). 9 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 11 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K142292: Speed, Speed Shift, Speed Titan, Speed Arc, Biomedical Enterprises, Inc. (2014) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K243742: Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staples (2025), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Arthrex DynaNite Nitinol Staples are indicated for: Fracture and osteotomy fixation and joint arthrodesis of the hand and foot. Fixation of proximal tibial metaphysis osteotomy. Hand and foot bone fragment and osteotomy fixation and joint arthrodesis. Fixation of small bone fragments (i.e. small fragments of bone which are not comminuted to the extend to preclude staple placement). These fragments may be located in long bones such as the femur, fibula and tibia in the lower extremities; the humerus, ulna or radius in the upper extremities; the clavicle and ribs; and in flat bone such as the pelvis, scapula and sternum.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K203180
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology