510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Low Profile Screws
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Dec 30, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K112437 (Arthrex, Inc., 2011) and 3 other predicates after a 57-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 2000.
- Decided
- Dec 30, 2020
- Review
- 57 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K000684 (2000). 78 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
- 1 generation backK141478 Arthrex Fracture Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK203239 Arthrex Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2020
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK011335 Synths One-Third Tubular DCL PlateSynthes (Usa) · 2001 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK012655 Congruent Bone Plate SystemAcu Med, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK021626 Hallu PlatesNew Deal, S.A. · 2002
- 7 generations backK040907 Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2004
- 6 generations backK052614 Low Profile Plate and Screw SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK103705 Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 4 generations backK111253 Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
- 1 generation backK141478 Arthrex Fracture Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK203239 Arthrex Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2020
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K000684 | Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) System | Synthes (Usa) | 2000 | 1 |
| −10 | K011335 | Synths One-Third Tubular DCL Plate | Synthes (Usa) | 2001 | 2 |
| −9 | K012655 | Congruent Bone Plate System | Acu Med, Inc. | 2001 | 16 |
| −8 | K021626 | Hallu Plates | New Deal, S.A. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K040907 | Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K052614 | Low Profile Plate and Screw System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K103705 | Low Profile Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K111253 | Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K112437 | Arthrex Fracture System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K123241 | Arthrex Fracture Plates | Arthrex, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K141478 | Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2014 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K203239 | Arthrex Low Profile Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112437 | Arthrex Fracture SystemSummary page 4…ion appliances and accessories Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K103705: Arthrex Low Profile Screws (Reference) K112437: Arthrex Fracture System K141487: Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws (Primary) K14313… | 2011 |
| * | K141478 | Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws Our reading of the summary gave K141487, which is not a number in FDA’s lists. Corrected to the number with two digits swapped whose FDA name carries the summary’s words for the device, “Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws”. | 2014 |
| * | K143139 | Arthrex Fracture SystemSummary page 4…rews (Reference) K112437: Arthrex Fracture System K141487: Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws (Primary) K143139: Arthrex Fracture System K143614: Arthrex Low Profile Screws Purpose of This Traditional 510(k)… | 2015 |
| * | K143614 | Arthrex Low Profile ScrewsSummary page 4…Fracture System K141487: Arthrex Fracture Plates and Screws (Primary) K143139: Arthrex Fracture System K143614: Arthrex Low Profile Screws Purpose of This Traditional 510(k) premarket notification is submitted to obtain clearance… | 2015 |
| † | K103705 | Low Profile Screws | 2011 |
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 20 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 13 of the 78 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K112437.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, 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 Arthrex Low Profile Screws (3.5mm and larger, solid) are intended to be used as stand-alone bone screws, or in a
plate-screw system for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions, osteotomies, and non-unions in the ankle, foot,
hand, wrist, clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, tibia, calcaneous, femur, and fibula. When used with a
plate, the screws may be used with the Arthrex Low Profile, Small Fragment Plates, Fracture Plates, Distal Extremity
Plates, Humeral Fracture Plates, and Osteotomy Plates.
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/K203239 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K203239: Arthrex Low Profile Screws.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K203239
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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