510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKLS Martin Pure Pectus System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
KLS-Martin L.P. · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Feb 20, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K073556 (Medxpert GmbH, 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 92-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1976.
- Decided
- Feb 20, 2026
- Review
- 92 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K761228 (1976). 104 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 14 generations backK761228 Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw SystemHowmedica Corp. · 1976
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK142823 Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation SystemBiomet Microfixation · 2015
- 2 generations backK153482 KLS Martin Thoracic Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2016
- 1 generation backK221938 KLS Martin Pure Pectus SystemKLS Martin L.P. · 2023
- This deviceK253660 KLS Martin Pure Pectus SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2026
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- Root · 14 generations backK761228 Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw SystemHowmedica Corp. · 1976
- 13 generations backK963739 Leibinger - Luhr Small Orthopedic Bone ScrewsHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
- 12 generations backK970912 Leibinger Self-Drilling ScrewHowmedica Leibinger, Inc. · 1997
- 11 generations backK974785 Auto-Drive Bone ScrewOsteomed Corp. · 1998
- 10 generations backK013954 Lorenz Self Drilling ScrewsWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK032228 Lorenz 2.4 Self Drilling ScrewsWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK033740 Lorenz Sternal Closure SystemWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK063506 Lorenz Sternal Closure SystemWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 2006
- 6 generations backK110574 Biomet Microfixation Sternalock Blu Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK111908 Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation, Inc. · 2011
- 4 generations backK121302 Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure SystemBiomet Microfixation · 2012
- 3 generations backK142823 Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation SystemBiomet Microfixation · 2015
- 2 generations backK153482 KLS Martin Thoracic Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2016
- 1 generation backK221938 KLS Martin Pure Pectus SystemKLS Martin L.P. · 2023
- This deviceK253660 KLS Martin Pure Pectus SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K761228 | Luhr Mandibular Compression-Screw System | Howmedica Corp. | 1976 | — |
| −13 | K963739 | Leibinger - Luhr Small Orthopedic Bone Screws | Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K970912 | Leibinger Self-Drilling Screw | Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −11 | K974785 | Auto-Drive Bone Screw | Osteomed Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K013954 | Lorenz Self Drilling Screws | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K032228 | Lorenz 2.4 Self Drilling Screws | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K033740 | Lorenz Sternal Closure System | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K063506 | Lorenz Sternal Closure System | Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K110574 | Biomet Microfixation Sternalock Blu Sternal Closure System | Biomet Microfixation, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −5 | K111908 | Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System | Biomet Microfixation, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K121302 | Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System | Biomet Microfixation | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K142823 | Biomet Microfixation Thoracic Fixation System | Biomet Microfixation | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K153482 | KLS Martin Thoracic Plating System | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K221938 | KLS Martin Pure Pectus System | KLS Martin L.P. | 2023 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K253660 | KLS Martin Pure Pectus System | KLS-Martin L.P. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K073556 | Medxpert P.E.S. (Pectus Exacvatum System), Medxpert StratosSummary page 5…21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) Predicate# Trade Name (Primary Predicate listed first, then R eference Devices) Product Code I K073556 I MedXpert P.E.S. (Pectus ExcavatumSystem), MedXpert I HRS… | 2008 |
| * | K221938 | KLS Martin Pure Pectus SystemSummary page 6…fety and effectiveness of the subject devices and can be determined substantially equivalent. Comparison to Reference Device: The subject device is a line extension of K221938 to include stabilizer bars. The manufacturing process used for the subject device is similar to the connector bars cleared in ref… | 2023 |
| † | K250620 | KLS Martin Ixos System | 2025 |
| † | K222624 | KLS Martin LINOS Wrist System | 2023 |
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 50 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- 8 of the 104 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K073556.
How does its category compare?
All HRS devicesHRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, 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 KLS Martin Pure Pectus System is indicated for use in surgical procedures to repair pectus excavatum
and other anterior chest wall deformities. It is indicated for use in adult and pediatric (children and
adolescents) populations.
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/K253660 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K253660: KLS Martin Pure Pectus System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K253660
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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