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510(k) · Cleared

Cleared

MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic Fixation Devices

K231231510(k) TraditionalCleared Oct 12, 2023167-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3040

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

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.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2022: 2 other ancestors2021: 1 other ancestor2020: 4 other ancestors2018: 1 other ancestor2019: 2 other ancestors2017: 4 other ancestors2013: 8 other ancestors2012: 8 other ancestors2016: 2 other ancestors2015: 5 other ancestors2014: 4 other ancestors2011: 12 other ancestors2010: 17 other ancestors2009: 17 other ancestors2008: 14 other ancestors2005: 27 other ancestors2003: 17 other ancestors2002: 32 other ancestors1986: 2 other ancestors2007: 11 other ancestors2006: 25 other ancestors2004: 15 other ancestors2001: 29 other ancestors2000: 22 other ancestors1999: 17 other ancestors1998: 14 other ancestors1997: 8 other ancestors1996: 21 other ancestors1993: 5 other ancestors1992: 8 other ancestors1995: 11 other ancestors1994: 9 other ancestors1990: 5 other ancestors1991: 2 other ancestors1989: 5 other ancestors1987: 1 other ancestor1981: 2 other ancestors1979: 3 other ancestors1984: 1 other ancestor2024: 1 descendant clearedK954385 · Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation System · Synthes (Usa) · 1996K974555 · Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS) · Synthes (Usa) · 1998×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K030448 (2003), K032442 (2003) K040598 · KLS Martin Hand Plating System · KLS-Martin L.P. · 2004K050868 · Maxlock · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2005K073624 · Modular Foot System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2008 · recalled×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K100618 (2010), K102156 (2010) K111041 · Mini Variable System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2011×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K120157 (2012), K121437 (2012) K140397 · Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek Screw · Paragon 28 · 2014K170693 · Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2017K182307 · Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019K191782 · TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019K201227 · Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2020K210869 · Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2021 · recalled19801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 4 other ancestors2 generations back: 8 other ancestors3 generations back: 26 other ancestors4 generations back: 78 other ancestors5 generations back: 100 other ancestors6 generations back: 83 other ancestors7 generations back: 37 other ancestors8 generations back: 14 other ancestors9 generations back: 11 other ancestors10 generations back: 18 other ancestors11 generations back: 9 other ancestors12 generations back: 4 other ancestors13 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 1 descendant K210869 · Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2021 · recalledK201227 · Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2020K191782 · TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019K182307 · Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019K170693 · Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2017K140397 · Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek Screw · Paragon 28 · 2014K121437 · Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012K120157 · Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012K111041 · Mini Variable System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2011K102156 · Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and Screws · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010 · recalledK100618 · Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle Technology · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010K073624 · Modular Foot System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2008 · recalledK050868 · Maxlock · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2005K040598 · KLS Martin Hand Plating System · KLS-Martin L.P. · 2004K032442 · KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System II · KLS-Martin L.P. · 2003K030448 · Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and Screws · Osteomed LP · 2003K974555 · Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS) · Synthes (Usa) · 1998K954385 · Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation System · Synthes (Usa) · 1996−15−10−50
  1. Root · 18 generations backK954385 Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
  2. 14 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK191782 TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019
  4. 2 generations backK201227 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2020
  5. 1 generation backK210869 Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK231231 MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2023
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241262 Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024
Show all 18 generations
  1. Root · 18 generations backK954385 Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
  2. 17 generations backK974555 Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS)Synthes (Usa) · 1998
  3. 16 generations backK030448 Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and ScrewsOsteomed LP · 2003
  4. 15 generations backK032442 KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System IIKLS-Martin L.P. · 2003
  5. 14 generations backK040598 KLS Martin Hand Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2004
  6. 13 generations backK050868 MaxlockOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2005
  7. 12 generations backK073624 Modular Foot SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
  8. 11 generations backK100618 Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle…Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010
  9. 10 generations backK102156 Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and…Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  10. 9 generations backK111041 Mini Variable SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2011
  11. 8 generations backK120157 Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012
  12. 7 generations backK121437 Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012
  13. 6 generations backK140397 Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek ScrewParagon 28 · 2014
  14. 5 generations backK170693 Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2017
  15. 4 generations backK182307 Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom®…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019
  16. 3 generations backK191782 TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019
  17. 2 generations backK201227 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2020
  18. 1 generation backK210869 Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
  19. This deviceK231231 MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2023

Most influential descendants

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  • K241262Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−18K954385Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa)1996—
−17K974555Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS)Synthes (Usa)1998—
−16K030448Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and ScrewsOsteomed LP2003—
−15K032442KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System IIKLS-Martin L.P.2003—
−14K040598KLS Martin Hand Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P.2004—
−13K050868MaxlockOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2005—
−12K073624Modular Foot SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.20081
−11K100618Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle TechnologyOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2010—
−10K102156Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and ScrewsOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.20101
−9K111041Mini Variable SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2011—
−8K120157Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2012—
−7K121437Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2012—
−6K140397Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek ScrewParagon 282014—
−5K170693Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2017—
−4K182307Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary…Paragon 28, Inc.2019—
−3K191782TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2019—
−2K201227Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2020—
−1K210869Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.20213
0 (this device)K231231MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic…Paragon 28, Inc.2023—
+1K241262Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc.2024—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
197930
198120
198410
198620
198710
198950
199050
199120
199280
199350
199490
1995110
1996210
199780
1998140
1999170
2000220
2001290
2002320
2003170
2004150
2005270
2006250
2007110
2008140
2009170
2010170
2011120
201280
201380
201440
201550
201620
201740
201810
201920
202040
202110
202220

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202410
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K231231, 1996–2024Source: 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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Top candidate predicates for a new HWC device

  1. #1 K203011 Monster Screw Systemscore 22.2 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K203011Monster Screw System
Summary 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…
Paragon 28, Inc.2020—
*K222194Baby Gorilla®/Gorilla® Plating System
Summary 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…
Paragon 28, Inc.2022—
*K182307Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System
Summary 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)…
Paragon 28, Inc.2019—
*K210869Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System
Summary 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)…
Paragon 28, Inc.20213
*K171715HammerTube System
Summary 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)…
Paragon 2820181
*K210390Apex 3D Total Ankle Replacement System
Summary 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…
Paragon 28, Inc.2021—

Also cleared against K203011: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K241262Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc.20240

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 devices

HWC 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

2007: 352008: 332009: 272010: 232011: 352012: 202013: 252014: 312015: 412016: 262017: 402018: 202019: 302020: 282021: 262022: 262023: 242024: 172025: 152026 (partial year): 21
2007high 41 (2015) · low 15 (2025)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HWC

111in 2025

2007: 77 days median2008: 76 days median2009: 113 days median2010: 110 days median2011: 88 days median2012: 99 days median2013: 90 days median2014: 88 days median2015: 85 days median2016: 131 days median2017: 127 days median2018: 106 days median2019: 108 days median2020: 75 days median2021: 84 days median2022: 167 days median2023: 104 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 111 days median2026 (partial year): 125 days median
2007high 167 (2022) · low 75 (2020)2026

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

Recalls per year · HWC

1in 2025

2007: 252008: 332009: 292010: 72011: 122012: 302013: 142014: 22015: 52016: 42017: 42018: 12019: 52020: 42021: 22022: 132025: 12026 (partial year): 2
2007high 33 (2008) · low 0 (2023)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · HWC

2,893in 2025

2007: 6692008: 6602009: 6512010: 7652011: 1,1042012: 3,3392013: 3,8502014: 2,5492015: 2,7112016: 2,2852017: 2,5612018: 3,6622019: 5,4632020: 4,8202021: 4,4462022: 3,9342023: 3,7182024: 3,5752025: 2,893
2007high 5,463 (2019) · low 651 (2009)2025

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

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YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007357725669
2008337633660
20092711329651
2010231107765
20113588121,104
20122099303,339
20132590143,850
2014318822,549
2015418552,711
20162613142,285
20174012742,561
20182010613,662
20193010855,463
2020287544,820
2021268424,446
202226167133,934
20232410403,718
2024179003,575
20251511112,893
2026211252—

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.

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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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