510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic Fixation Devices
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Paragon 28, Inc. · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Oct 12, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K203011 (Paragon 28, Inc., 2020) and 5 other predicates after a 167-day review. Its family tree reaches back 18 generations to 1996. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 12, 2023
- Review
- 167 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 18 generations to K954385 (1996). 411 ancestors in all, the oldest K791619 (1979). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 18 generations backK954385 Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 14 generations between
- 3 generations backK191782 TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK201227 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2020
- 1 generation backK210869 Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- This deviceK231231 MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241262 Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024
Show all 18 generations
- Root · 18 generations backK954385 Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 17 generations backK974555 Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS)Synthes (Usa) · 1998
- 16 generations backK030448 Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and ScrewsOsteomed LP · 2003
- 15 generations backK032442 KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System IIKLS-Martin L.P. · 2003
- 14 generations backK040598 KLS Martin Hand Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2004
- 13 generations backK050868 MaxlockOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2005
- 12 generations backK073624 Modular Foot SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK100618 Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle…Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010
- 10 generations backK102156 Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and…Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK111041 Mini Variable SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2011
- 8 generations backK120157 Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012
- 7 generations backK121437 Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012
- 6 generations backK140397 Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek ScrewParagon 28 · 2014
- 5 generations backK170693 Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2017
- 4 generations backK182307 Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom®…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019
- 3 generations backK191782 TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK201227 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2020
- 1 generation backK210869 Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- This deviceK231231 MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K241262Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −18 | K954385 | Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −17 | K974555 | Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS) | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K030448 | Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and Screws | Osteomed LP | 2003 | — |
| −15 | K032442 | KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System II | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2003 | — |
| −14 | K040598 | KLS Martin Hand Plating System | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2004 | — |
| −13 | K050868 | Maxlock | Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −12 | K073624 | Modular Foot System | Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. | 2008 | 1 |
| −11 | K100618 | Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle Technology | Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −10 | K102156 | Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and Screws | Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. | 2010 | 1 |
| −9 | K111041 | Mini Variable System | Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −8 | K120157 | Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating System | Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −7 | K121437 | Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating System | Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −6 | K140397 | Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek Screw | Paragon 28 | 2014 | — |
| −5 | K170693 | Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| −4 | K182307 | Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary… | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| −3 | K191782 | TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| −2 | K201227 | Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| −1 | K210869 | Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2021 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K231231 | MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic… | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K241262 | Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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 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? (6)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K203011 | Monster Screw SystemSummary page 12…HammerTube™ System APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System Device Class: Class II Primary Monster® Screw System (K203011) Predicate: Additional Baby Gorilla® / Gorilla® Plating System (K222194) Predicates: Phantom® Small Bone Intrame… | 2020 |
| * | K222194 | Baby Gorilla®/Gorilla® Plating SystemSummary page 12…lacement System Device Class: Class II Primary Monster® Screw System (K203011) Predicate: Additional Baby Gorilla® / Gorilla® Plating System (K222194) Predicates: Phantom® Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System (K182307) Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail Sys… | 2022 |
| * | K182307 | Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail SystemSummary page 12…rew System (K203011) Predicate: Additional Baby Gorilla® / Gorilla® Plating System (K222194) Predicates: Phantom® Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System (K182307) Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System (K210869) HammerTube™ System (K171715)… | 2019 |
| * | K210869 | Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemSummary page 12…/ Gorilla® Plating System (K222194) Predicates: Phantom® Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System (K182307) Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System (K210869) HammerTube™ System (K171715) APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System (K210390)… | 2021 |
| * | K171715 | HammerTube SystemSummary page 12…: Phantom® Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System (K182307) Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System (K210869) HammerTube™ System (K171715) APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System (K210390)… | 2018 |
| * | K210390 | Apex 3D Total Ankle Replacement SystemSummary page 12…Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System (K210869) HammerTube™ System (K171715) APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System (K210390) K231231 - Page 1 of 9 Device… | 2021 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K241262 | Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw System | 2024 | 0 |
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 27 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 105 of the 411 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K241262 (Paragon 28, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K203011.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, 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 Monster® Screw System is indicated for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, ligament fixation, fracture repair and fracture fixation, appropriate for the size of the device. Specific examples include: Fractures and Osteotomies * Fractures of the tarsals, metatarsals and other fractures of the foot (i.e., LisFranc) * Avulsion fractures and fractures of the 5th metatarsal (i.e., Jones Fracture) * Talar fractures * Ankle…
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The Monster® Screw System is indicated for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, ligament fixation, fracture repair and fracture fixation, appropriate for the size of the device. Specific examples include:
Fractures and Osteotomies
* Fractures of the tarsals, metatarsals and other fractures of the foot (i.e., LisFranc)
* Avulsion fractures and fractures of the 5th metatarsal (i.e., Jones Fracture)
* Talar fractures
* Ankle fractures
* Navicular fractures
* Fractures of the fibula, malleolus, and calcaneus
* Metatarsal and phalangeal osteotomies
* Weil osteotomy
* Calcaneal osteotomy
Hallux Valgus Correction
* Fixation of osteotomies (i.e., Akin, Scarf, Chevron)
* Interphalangeal (IP) arthrodesis
* Proximal, midshaft, or distal osteotomy
* Lapidus arthrodesis
Arthrodesis/Deformity Correction
* 1st MTP arthrodesis
* Metatarsal deformity correction
* Tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis
* Naviculocuneiform joint arthrodesis
* Talonavicular arthrodesis
* Subtalar joint arthrodesis
* Triple arthrodesis
* Medial column arthrodesis
* Subtalar joint distraction arthrodesis
* Ankle arthrodesis
* Lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy
* Lateral column lengthening
* Hammertoe
Fusion resulting from neuropathic osteoarthropathy (Charcot) such as:
* Medial and lateral column
* Subtalar, talonavicular, and calcaneocuboid
The Baby Gorilla® / Gorilla® Bone Plates and Bone Screws of the Baby Gorilla® and Gorilla® Plating System are indicated for use in stabilization and fixation of fractures or osteotomies; intra and extra articular fractures, joint depression, and multi-fragmentary fractures; revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstruction of small bones of the toes, feet and ankles including the distal tibia, talus, and calcaneus, as well as the fingers, hands, and wrists. The system can be used in both adult and pediatric patients. Specific examples include:
Forefoot:
* Arthrodesis of the first metatarsalcuneiform joint (Lapidus Fusion)
* Metatarsal or phalangeal fractures and osteotomies
* Lesser metatarsal fractures (e.g. Weil)
* Fifth metatarsal fractures (e.g. Jones Fracture)
Mid/Hindfoot:
* LisFranc Arthrodesis and/or Stabilization
* 1st (Lapidus), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tarsometatarsal (TMT) Fusions
* Intercuneiform Fusions
* Navicular-Cuneiform (NC) Fusion
* Talo-Navicular (TN) Fusion
* Calcaneo-Cuboid (CC) Fusion
* Subtalar Fusion
* Medial Column Fusion
* Cuneiform Fracture
* Cuboid Fracture
* Navicular Fracture
Ankle
* Lateral Malleolar Fractures
* Syndesmosis Injuries
* Medial Malleolar Fractures and Osteotomies
* Bi-Malleolar Fractures
* Tri-Malleolar Fractures
* Posterior Malleolar Fractures
* Distal Anterior Tibia Fractures
* Vertical Shear Fractures of the Medial Malleolus
* Pilon Fractures
* Distal Tibia Shaft Fractures
* Distal Fibula Shaft Fractures
* Distal Tibia Periarticular Fractures
* Medial Malleolar Avulsion Fractures
* Lateral Malleolar Avulsion Fractures
* Tibiotalocalcaneal Joint Arthrodesis
* Tibiocalcaneal Arthrodesis
* Supramalleolar Osteotomy
* Fibular Osteotomy
First metatarsal osteotomies for hallux valgus correction including:
* Opening base wedge osteotomy
* Closing base wedge osteotomy
* Crescentic Osteotomy
* Proximal Osteotomy (Chevron and Rotational Oblique)
* Distal Osteotomy (Chevron / Austin)
Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) including:
* Primary MTP Fusion due to hallux ridgidus and/or hallux valgus
* Revision MTP Fusion
* Revision of failed first MTP Arthroplasty implant
Flatfoot:
* Lateral Column Lengthing (Evans Osteotomy)
* Plantar Flexion Opening Wedge Osteotomy of the Medial Cuneiform (Cotton Osteotomy)
* Calcaneal Slide Osteotomy
Charcot:
* Medial column fusion (talus, navicular, cuneiform, metatarsal) for neuropathic osteoarthropathy (Charcot)
* Lateral column fusion (calcaneus, cuboid, metatarsal) for neuropathic osteoarthropathy (Charcot)
In addition, the non-locking titanium screws and washers are indicated for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture repair and fracture fixation, appropriate for the size of the device.
The Phantom® Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System is indicated for use in stabilization and fixation of the small bones of the feet and ankle for the treatment of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, pseudarthroses and malunions by revision, joint fusion or reconstruction procedures.
The Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System is intended for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (fusion) and to provide stabilization of the hindfoot and ankle including the transverse tarsal joints coupling the mid-foot to the hindfoot. Examples of specific indications include:
* Post-traumatic or degenerative arthritis
* Previously infected arthrosis
* Revision of failed ankle arthrodesis
* Revision of failed total ankle arthroplasty
* Talar deficiency conditions such as avascular necrosis of the talus (requiring tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis)
* Neuromuscular deformity or other neuromuscular disease with severe deformity or instability of the ankle
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Osteoarthritis
* Nonunions or pseudarthrosis of hindfoot and distal tibia
* Trauma (severe or malunited tibial pilon fracture)
* Charcot foot (neuroarthropathy)
* Severe end-stage degenerative arthritis
* Instability and skeletal defects after tumor resection
* Pantalar arthrodesis
* Severe foot/ankle deformity
The Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System is indicated for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (fusion) and to provide stabilization of the hindfoot and ankle including the transverse tarsal joints coupling the mid-foot to the hindfoot. Examples of specific indications include:
* Post-traumatic or degenerative arthritis
* Previously infected arthrosis
* Revision of failed ankle arthrodesis
* Revision of failed total ankle arthroplasty
* Talar deficiency conditions such as avascular necrosis of the talus (requiring tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis)
* Neuromuscular deformity or other neuromuscular disease with severe deformity or instability of the ankle
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Osteoarthritis
* Nonunions or pseudarthrosis of hindfoot and distal tibia
* Trauma (severe or malunited tibial pilon fracture)
* Charcot foot (neuroarthropathy)
* Severe end-stage degenerative arthritis
* Instability and skeletal defects after tumor resection
* Pantalar arthrodesis
* Severe foot/ankle deformity
The APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement System is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary surgery for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, post-traumatic, or degenerative arthritis. Revision surgery for these patients is also indicated for patients with sufficient bone stock present. In the United States, components are intended for cemented use only.
The HammerTube™ System is indicated for fixation of reconstruction and fusion of toes during correction procedures for hammertoe deformity, claw toe deformity, shortening osteotomies of the phalanges and mallet toe deformity as well as revision hammertoe procedures.
The cannulated and solid HammerTube™ implants may be used without any other additional device. The cannulated implants may be used with K-Wires for delivery of implants or for the temporary stabilization of nearby joints, such as the metatarsophalangeal joint.
The implantable K-Wires are indicated for use in the stabilization and fixation of small bones for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, fracture repair and fixation, appropriate for the size of the joint. Additionally, the implantable K-Wires are indicated as guide pines for insertion of instruments and implants in the HammerTube™ System.
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/K231231 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K231231: MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic Fixation Devices.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K231231
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- 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