510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSignex
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Osteonic Co., Ltd. · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jun 11, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K123241 (Arthrex, Inc., 2013) after a 469-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 2000. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 11, 2024
- Review
- 469 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K000684 (2000). 75 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK111253 Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK230546 SignexOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK254182 AsterOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243469 SignexOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2025
Show all 10 generations
- Root · 10 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK011335 Synths One-Third Tubular DCL PlateSynthes (Usa) · 2001 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK012655 Congruent Bone Plate SystemAcu Med, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK021626 Hallu PlatesNew Deal, S.A. · 2002
- 6 generations backK040907 Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2004
- 5 generations backK052614 Low Profile Plate and Screw SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK103705 Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK111253 Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK230546 SignexOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2024
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K000684 | Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) System | Synthes (Usa) | 2000 | 1 |
| −9 | K011335 | Synths One-Third Tubular DCL Plate | Synthes (Usa) | 2001 | 2 |
| −8 | K012655 | Congruent Bone Plate System | Acu Med, Inc. | 2001 | 16 |
| −7 | K021626 | Hallu Plates | New Deal, S.A. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K040907 | Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K052614 | Low Profile Plate and Screw System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K103705 | Low Profile Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K111253 | Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K112437 | Arthrex Fracture System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K123241 | Arthrex Fracture Plates | Arthrex, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K230546 | Signex | Osteonic Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K254182 | Aster | Osteonic Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K243469 | Signex | Osteonic Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
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 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K123241 | Arthrex Fracture PlatesSummary page 5…Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener (21 CFR 888.3040) Regulatory Class: II Product: HRS, HWC 4. Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K123241 Device Name: Arthrex Fracture Plates Manufacturer: Arthrex Inc. Reference Device 510(k) number: K141489… | 2013 |
| † | K141489 | Linos Moh Hand Plating System | 2014 |
| † | K092609 | Synthes 3.5 MM and 4.55 MM Curved Narrow and Broad Locking Compression Plates (LCP) | 2009 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 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 24 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 12 of the 75 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K254182 (Osteonic Co., Ltd., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 13 other devices also cite its predicate K123241.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, 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 SIGNEX plates and screws are indicated for the fixation of upper extremity (humerus, olecranon, radius, ulna, metacarpals, phalanges), lower extremity (femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges), and clavicle fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions. The SIGNEX Hand System is indicated for fixation of hand (metacarpals, phalangeal) fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and…
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The SIGNEX plates and screws are indicated for the fixation of upper extremity (humerus, olecranon, radius, ulna, metacarpals, phalanges), lower extremity (femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges), and clavicle fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Hand System is indicated for fixation of hand (metacarpals, phalangeal) fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Wrist System is indicated for fixation of wrist (distal radius, ulna) fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Forearm System is indicated for fixation of forearm (radius and ulna) fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Elbow System is indicated for fixation of elbow (distal humerus, olecranon, proximal radius and ulna) fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Humerus System is indicated for fixation of humerus fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Foot System is indicated for fixation of foot (tarsal, metatarsal, phalangeal) fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Fibula System is indicated for fixation of fibula fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Tibia System is indicated for fixation of tibia fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Femur System is indicated for fixation of femur fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
The SIGNEX Clavicle System is indicated for fixation of clavicle fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K230546 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K230546: Signex.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K230546
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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