510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTriMed® Compression Screws
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
TriMed, Inc. · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Apr 10, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K093676 (TriMed, Inc., 2010) and 2 other predicates after a 111-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1996. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 10, 2025
- Review
- 111 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K962616 (1996). 104 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 2 generations backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- 1 generation backK161616 DePuy Synthes 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm Cortex Screws, DePuy Synthes 2.4 mm…Synthes USA Products, LLC · 2017
- This deviceK243943 TriMed® Compression ScrewsTriMed, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK262344 Large Compression ScrewsTriMed, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK261241 TriMed Compression ScrewsTriMed, Inc. · 2026
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- Root · 12 generations backK962616 Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
- 11 generations backK982732 Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS)Synthes · 1998
- 10 generations backK023007 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK030198 Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK032705 Distal Radius Fracture Repair SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK050932 Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate SystemHand Innovations, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK051735 Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK071563 Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and AccessoriesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK100776 Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2010
- 2 generations backK112583 Synthes Cortical ScrewsSynthes (USA) Products, LLC · 2011
- 1 generation backK161616 DePuy Synthes 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm Cortex Screws, DePuy Synthes 2.4 mm…Synthes USA Products, LLC · 2017
- This deviceK243943 TriMed® Compression ScrewsTriMed, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K962616 | Synthes Dorsal Distal Radius Plate (DDRP) System | Synthes (Usa) | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K982732 | Synthes (Usa) Distal Radius Plate System (DRPS) | Synthes | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K023007 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K030198 | Hand Innovations, Inc. Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K032705 | Distal Radius Fracture Repair System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K050932 | Distal Volar Radius Anatomical Plate System | Hand Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −6 | K051735 | Peri-Loc Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K071563 | Peri-Loc Periarticular Locked Plating System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K090675 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K100776 | Synthes 2.4 MM/2.7 MM Variable Angle LCP Forefoot/Midfoot System | Synthes (Usa) | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K112583 | Synthes Cortical Screws | Synthes (USA) Products, LLC | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K161616 | DePuy Synthes 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm Cortex Screws, DePuy Synthes 2.4 mm Cannulated… | Synthes USA Products, LLC | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K243943 | TriMed® Compression Screws | TriMed, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K262344 | Large Compression Screws | TriMed, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K261241 | TriMed Compression Screws | TriMed, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K093676 | Omnitech Large, Trimed Compression ScrewSummary page 5…Marketed Predicate Device(s) 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) Device Trade Name: Omnitech Large, TriMed Compression Screw 510(k) Number: K093676 (Primary Predicate) Product Code: HWC, HTY Device Trade Name: Omnitech System & Easy Lock Osteosystem with Xtremities Plate… | 2010 |
| * | K050681 | Omnitech System & Easy Lock Osteosystem with Xtremities PlatesSummary page 5…Number: K093676 (Primary Predicate) Product Code: HWC, HTY Device Trade Name: Omnitech System & Easy Lock Osteosystem with Xtremities Plates 510(k) Number: K050681 (Secondary Predicate) Product Code: HWC, HRS… | 2005 |
| * | K161616 | DePuy Synthes 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm Cortex Screws, DePuy Synthes 2.4 mm Cannulated Screws…Summary page 6…Compression Screws, DePuy Synthes 3.0 mm Headless Compression Screws, DePuy Synthes 4.5 mm and 6.5 mm Headless Compression Screw 510(k) Number: K161616 (Secondary Predicate) Product Code: HWC Device Description 21… | 2017 |
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 29 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 20 of the 104 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K262344 (TriMed, Inc., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K093676.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, 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 · 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 TriMed® Small Compression Screws are indicated for fracture fixations, non-unions, and osteotomies of small bones and small bone fragments in the hand, wrist, elbow, ankle, and foot.
The TriMed® Large Compression Screws are indicated for fracture fixations, non-unions, and osteotomies of large bones and large bone fragments in the hand, wrist, elbow, ankle, and foot.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K243943 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K243943: TriMed® Compression Screws.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K243943
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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