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 May 29, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K230546 (Osteonic Co., Ltd., 2024) and 22 other predicates after a 202-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- May 29, 2025
- Review
- 202 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 23
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K962616 (1996). 176 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 1 generation backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- This deviceK243469 SignexOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2025
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 10 generations backK982732 Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS)Synthes · 1998
- 9 generations backK023007 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK030198 Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK032705 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK050932 Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK051735 Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK071563 Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 1 generation backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- This deviceK243469 SignexOsteonic Co., Ltd. · 2025
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K962616 | Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K982732 | Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS) | Synthes | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K023007 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K030198 | Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K032705 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K050932 | Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −5 | K051735 | Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K071563 | Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K090675 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K100776 | Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot System | Synthes (Usa) | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K112583 | Synthes Cortical Screws | Synthes (USA) Products, LLC | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K243469 | Signex | Osteonic Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 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? (23)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K230546 | SignexSummary page 5…th or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener (21 CFR 888.3040) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HRS, HWC 5. Primary Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K230546 Device Name: SIGNEX Manufacturer: OSTEONIC Co., Ltd. 6. Additional Predicate Device Acumed Congruent Bone Pla… | 2024 |
| * | K102998 | Congruent Bone Plate SystemSummary page 5…e 510(k) Number: K230546 Device Name: SIGNEX Manufacturer: OSTEONIC Co., Ltd. 6. Additional Predicate Device Acumed Congruent Bone Plate System (K102998) APTUS 1.5 TriLock (K102537) APTUS 2.0 RADIAL HEAD SYSTEM (K090053) APTUS FOOT 3.5 SYSTEM (K110908) A… | 2011 |
| * | K102537 | Aptus 1.5 TrilockSummary page 5…Device Name: SIGNEX Manufacturer: OSTEONIC Co., Ltd. 6. Additional Predicate Device Acumed Congruent Bone Plate System (K102998) APTUS 1.5 TriLock (K102537) APTUS 2.0 RADIAL HEAD SYSTEM (K090053) APTUS FOOT 3.5 SYSTEM (K110908) APTUS FOOT SYSTEM (K091479) A… | 2010 |
| * | K090053 | Aptus 2.0 Radial Head SystemSummary page 5…C Co., Ltd. 6. Additional Predicate Device Acumed Congruent Bone Plate System (K102998) APTUS 1.5 TriLock (K102537) APTUS 2.0 RADIAL HEAD SYSTEM (K090053) APTUS FOOT 3.5 SYSTEM (K110908) APTUS FOOT SYSTEM (K091479) APTUS TITANIUM OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM (K051567)… | 2009 |
| * | K110908 | Aptus Foot 3.5 SystemSummary page 5…Device Acumed Congruent Bone Plate System (K102998) APTUS 1.5 TriLock (K102537) APTUS 2.0 RADIAL HEAD SYSTEM (K090053) APTUS FOOT 3.5 SYSTEM (K110908) APTUS FOOT SYSTEM (K091479) APTUS TITANIUM OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM (K051567) APTUS ULNA PLATES (K103332)… | 2011 |
| * | K091479 | Aptus Foot SystemSummary page 5…Plate System (K102998) APTUS 1.5 TriLock (K102537) APTUS 2.0 RADIAL HEAD SYSTEM (K090053) APTUS FOOT 3.5 SYSTEM (K110908) APTUS FOOT SYSTEM (K091479) APTUS TITANIUM OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM (K051567) APTUS ULNA PLATES (K103332) DEPUY SYNTHES TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY… | 2009 |
| * | K051567 | Aptus Titanium Osteosynthesis SystemSummary page 5…537) APTUS 2.0 RADIAL HEAD SYSTEM (K090053) APTUS FOOT 3.5 SYSTEM (K110908) APTUS FOOT SYSTEM (K091479) APTUS TITANIUM OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM (K051567) APTUS ULNA PLATES (K103332) DEPUY SYNTHES TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM (K141796) SMALL FRAGMENT DYNAMIC COMPRES… | 2005 |
| * | K103332 | Aptus Ulna PlatesSummary page 5…YSTEM (K090053) APTUS FOOT 3.5 SYSTEM (K110908) APTUS FOOT SYSTEM (K091479) APTUS TITANIUM OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM (K051567) APTUS ULNA PLATES (K103332) DEPUY SYNTHES TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM (K141796) SMALL FRAGMENT DYNAMIC COMPRESSION LOCKING (DCL) SYSTEM (K000684)… | 2011 |
| * | K141796 | Depuy Synthes Tomofix Osteotomy SystemSummary page 5… APTUS FOOT SYSTEM (K091479) APTUS TITANIUM OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM (K051567) APTUS ULNA PLATES (K103332) DEPUY SYNTHES TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM (K141796) SMALL FRAGMENT DYNAMIC COMPRESSION LOCKING (DCL) SYSTEM (K000684) SYNTHES (USA) 2.4 MM VA-LCP TWO COLUMN VOLAR DIS… | 2014 |
| * | K000684 | Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSummary page 5…STEM (K051567) APTUS ULNA PLATES (K103332) DEPUY SYNTHES TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM (K141796) SMALL FRAGMENT DYNAMIC COMPRESSION LOCKING (DCL) SYSTEM (K000684) SYNTHES (USA) 2.4 MM VA-LCP TWO COLUMN VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATES (K083694) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5/4.5MM LCP MEDIAL PRO… | 2000 |
| * | K083694 | Synthes (Usa) 2.4 MM VA-LCP Two Column Volar Distal Radius PlatesSummary page 5…OTOMY SYSTEM (K141796) SMALL FRAGMENT DYNAMIC COMPRESSION LOCKING (DCL) SYSTEM (K000684) SYNTHES (USA) 2.4 MM VA-LCP TWO COLUMN VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATES (K083694) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5/4.5MM LCP MEDIAL PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATES (K050646) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5MM LCP HOOK PLATE (K082072)… | 2009 |
| * | K050646 | Synthes (Usa) 3.5/4.5MM LCP Medial Proximal Tibia PlatesSummary page 5…DCL) SYSTEM (K000684) SYNTHES (USA) 2.4 MM VA-LCP TWO COLUMN VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATES (K083694) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5/4.5MM LCP MEDIAL PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATES (K050646) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5MM LCP HOOK PLATE (K082072) SYNTHES (USA) CLAVICLE HOOK PLATES (K061753) SYNTHES (USA) LCP… | 2005 |
| * | K082072 | Synthes (Usa) 3.5MM LCP Hook PlateSummary page 5…-LCP TWO COLUMN VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATES (K083694) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5/4.5MM LCP MEDIAL PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATES (K050646) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5MM LCP HOOK PLATE (K082072) SYNTHES (USA) CLAVICLE HOOK PLATES (K061753) SYNTHES (USA) LCP PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATES, LONG (K041860) SYNT… | 2008 |
| * | K061753 | Synthes (Usa) Clavicle Hook PlatesSummary page 5… SYNTHES (USA) 3.5/4.5MM LCP MEDIAL PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATES (K050646) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5MM LCP HOOK PLATE (K082072) SYNTHES (USA) CLAVICLE HOOK PLATES (K061753) SYNTHES (USA) LCP PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATES, LONG (K041860) SYNTHES 2.7 MM/3.5 MM LCP DISTAL FIBULA PLATES (K083213)… | 2006 |
| * | K041860 | Synthes (Usa) LCP Proximal Humerus Plates, LongSummary page 5…(K050646) SYNTHES (USA) 3.5MM LCP HOOK PLATE (K082072) SYNTHES (USA) CLAVICLE HOOK PLATES (K061753) SYNTHES (USA) LCP PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATES, LONG (K041860) SYNTHES 2.7 MM/3.5 MM LCP DISTAL FIBULA PLATES (K083213) 1 / 5… | 2004 |
| * | K083213 | Synthes 2.7 MM/3.5 MM LCP Distal Fibula PlatesSummary page 5… SYNTHES (USA) CLAVICLE HOOK PLATES (K061753) SYNTHES (USA) LCP PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATES, LONG (K041860) SYNTHES 2.7 MM/3.5 MM LCP DISTAL FIBULA PLATES (K083213) 1 / 5 K243469 === Pag… | 2008 |
| * | K092609 | Synthes 3.5 MM and 4.55 MM Curved Narrow and Broad Locking Compression Plates (LCP)Summary page 6…K243469 SYNTHES 3.5 MM AND 4.55 MM CURVED NARROW AND BROAD LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATES (LCP) (K092609) SYNTHES 3.5MM LCP CLAVICLE PLATE SYSTEM (K111540) SYNTHES CORTICAL SCREWS (K112583) SYNTHES LCP DISTAL FEMU… | 2009 |
| * | K111540 | Synthes 3.5MM LCP Clavicle Plate SystemSummary page 6…== Page 6 === SYNTHES 3.5 MM AND 4.55 MM CURVED NARROW AND BROAD LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATES (LCP) (K092609) SYNTHES 3.5MM LCP CLAVICLE PLATE SYSTEM (K111540) SYNTHES CORTICAL SCREWS (K112583) SYNTHES LCP DISTAL FEMUR PLATES (K062564) SYNTHES LOCKING DISTAL RADIUS P… | 2011 |
| * | K112583 | Synthes Cortical ScrewsSummary page 6….55 MM CURVED NARROW AND BROAD LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATES (LCP) (K092609) SYNTHES 3.5MM LCP CLAVICLE PLATE SYSTEM (K111540) SYNTHES CORTICAL SCREWS (K112583) SYNTHES LCP DISTAL FEMUR PLATES (K062564) SYNTHES LOCKING DISTAL RADIUS PLATING SYSTEM (K012114) SYNTHES VA… | 2011 |
| * | K062564 | Synthes LCP Distal Femur PlatesSummary page 6…N PLATES (LCP) (K092609) SYNTHES 3.5MM LCP CLAVICLE PLATE SYSTEM (K111540) SYNTHES CORTICAL SCREWS (K112583) SYNTHES LCP DISTAL FEMUR PLATES (K062564) SYNTHES LOCKING DISTAL RADIUS PLATING SYSTEM (K012114) SYNTHES VARIABLE ANGLE LCP ELBOW SYSTEM (K120070) SY… | 2006 |
| * | K012114 | Synthes Locking Distal Radius Plating SystemSummary page 6…CLE PLATE SYSTEM (K111540) SYNTHES CORTICAL SCREWS (K112583) SYNTHES LCP DISTAL FEMUR PLATES (K062564) SYNTHES LOCKING DISTAL RADIUS PLATING SYSTEM (K012114) SYNTHES VARIABLE ANGLE LCP ELBOW SYSTEM (K120070) SYNTHS ONE-THIRD TUBULAR DCL PLATE (K011335) 7. Device Descri… | 2001 |
| * | K120070 | Synthes Variable Angle LCP Elbow SystemSummary page 6…(K112583) SYNTHES LCP DISTAL FEMUR PLATES (K062564) SYNTHES LOCKING DISTAL RADIUS PLATING SYSTEM (K012114) SYNTHES VARIABLE ANGLE LCP ELBOW SYSTEM (K120070) SYNTHS ONE-THIRD TUBULAR DCL PLATE (K011335) 7. Device Description This product is intended for closure /or bone… | 2012 |
| * | K011335 | Synths One-Third Tubular DCL PlateSummary page 6…062564) SYNTHES LOCKING DISTAL RADIUS PLATING SYSTEM (K012114) SYNTHES VARIABLE ANGLE LCP ELBOW SYSTEM (K120070) SYNTHS ONE-THIRD TUBULAR DCL PLATE (K011335) 7. Device Description This product is intended for closure /or bone fixation of fractures, fusion, osteotomies, non-unio… | 2001 |
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 29 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 30 of the 176 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K230546.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, 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. The SIGNEX Universal Plates are indicated for fixation of arm (humerus, radius, ulna), leg (femur, tibia, fibula), and clavicle fractures, fusions, osteotomies, non-unions, malunions and reconstructions.
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https://510kreport.com/device/K243469 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026