510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEleganz Fusion Screw System (Fusion Screw System)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Dev4 · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jun 13, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K230744 (Acumed, LLC, 2023) and 2 other predicates after a 136-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 2000.
- Decided
- Jun 13, 2025
- Review
- 136 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K000684 (2000). 105 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
- 1 generation backK131620 Jones-FX Fracture SystemInstratek, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK250251 Eleganz Fusion Screw System (Fusion Screw System)Dev4 · 2025
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- Root · 11 generations backK000684 Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) SystemSynthes (Usa) · 2000 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK011335 Synths One-Third Tubular DCL PlateSynthes (Usa) · 2001 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK012655 Congruent Bone Plate SystemAcu Med, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK021626 Hallu PlatesNew Deal, S.A. · 2002
- 7 generations backK040907 Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2004
- 6 generations backK052614 Low Profile Plate and Screw SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK103705 Low Profile ScrewsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 4 generations backK111253 Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK112437 Arthrex Fracture SystemArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK123241 Arthrex Fracture PlatesArthrex, Inc. · 2013
- 1 generation backK131620 Jones-FX Fracture SystemInstratek, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK250251 Eleganz Fusion Screw System (Fusion Screw System)Dev4 · 2025
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K000684 | Small Fragment Dynamic Compression Locking (DCL) System | Synthes (Usa) | 2000 | 1 |
| −10 | K011335 | Synths One-Third Tubular DCL Plate | Synthes (Usa) | 2001 | 2 |
| −9 | K012655 | Congruent Bone Plate System | Acu Med, Inc. | 2001 | 16 |
| −8 | K021626 | Hallu Plates | New Deal, S.A. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K040907 | Arthrex Small Fragment Plates and Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K052614 | Low Profile Plate and Screw System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K103705 | Low Profile Screws | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K111253 | Arthrex Distal Extremity Plate System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K112437 | Arthrex Fracture System | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K123241 | Arthrex Fracture Plates | Arthrex, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K131620 | Jones-FX Fracture System | Instratek, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K250251 | Eleganz Fusion Screw System (Fusion Screw System) | Dev4 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K230744 | Acumed Acutrak 3 Headless Compression Screw SystemSummary page 5…888.3040 Product Code(s) HWC | Legally Marketed Predicate Devices 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) Predicate # Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) Product Code K230744 Acutrak 3 Headless Compression Screw System HWC K190324 Cannulated Screw System HWC K131620 Jones FX System HWC Device Descriptio… | 2023 |
| * | K190324 | OrthoPediatrics Cannulated Screw SystemSummary page 5…ate Devices 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) Predicate # Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) Product Code K230744 Acutrak 3 Headless Compression Screw System HWC K190324 Cannulated Screw System HWC K131620 Jones FX System HWC Device Description Summary 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4) The EleganzTM Fusion Scre… | 2019 |
| * | K131620 | Jones-FX Fracture SystemSummary page 5…icate # Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) Product Code K230744 Acutrak 3 Headless Compression Screw System HWC K190324 Cannulated Screw System HWC K131620 Jones FX System HWC Device Description Summary 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4) The EleganzTM Fusion Screw System includes screws for bone fi… | 2013 |
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 25 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 14 of the 105 ancestors have a recall of any class.
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 Eleganz™ Fusion Screw System is indicated for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture repair, and fracture fixation of bones appropriate for the size of the device. Examples include scaphoid and other carpal fractures, metacarpal and phalangeal fusions, and bunionectomies.
The screws are not intended for interference or soft tissue fixation.
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/K250251 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K250251: Eleganz Fusion Screw System (Fusion Screw System).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K250251
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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