510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAirlock® Ankle Plating System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Novastep SAS · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Mar 25, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K121425 (Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc, 2012) and 2 other predicates after a 55-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Mar 25, 2026
- Review
- 55 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HRS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K010612 (2001). 104 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK010612 Vectorvision KneeBrainlab AG · 2001
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK100107 Smith & Nephew Sureshot Distal Targeting System V2.0Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK110670 VLP Foot Talus Plates, VLP Percutaneous Calcaneus Plates and Misc…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK121425 Ortholoc 3DI Ankle Fusion Plating SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2012
- This deviceK260274 Airlock® Ankle Plating SystemNovastep SAS · 2026
Show all 12 generations
- Root · 12 generations backK010612 Vectorvision KneeBrainlab AG · 2001
- 11 generations backK021306 Vectorvision CT-Free KneeBrainlab AG · 2002
- 10 generations backK040368 Vectorvision Hip 3.0Brainlab AG · 2004
- 9 generations backK052213 Navigation SW Hip 3.1 on CIBrainlab AG · 2005
- 8 generations backK060468 Vectorvision HipBrainlab AG · 2006
- 7 generations backK070731 Pigalileo Total Hip Replacement (THR) SystemPlus Orthopedics AG · 2007
- 6 generations backK080875 Pigalileo 4TH Generation SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2008
- 5 generations backK090420 Smith & Nephew Pigalileo Screw Targeting System V 1.0Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 4 generations backK092497 Smith & Nephew Pigalileo Screw Targeting System, Version 1.1Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK100107 Smith & Nephew Sureshot Distal Targeting System V2.0Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK110670 VLP Foot Talus Plates, VLP Percutaneous Calcaneus Plates and Misc…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK121425 Ortholoc 3DI Ankle Fusion Plating SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2012
- This deviceK260274 Airlock® Ankle Plating SystemNovastep SAS · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K010612 | Vectorvision Knee | Brainlab AG | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K021306 | Vectorvision CT-Free Knee | Brainlab AG | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K040368 | Vectorvision Hip 3.0 | Brainlab AG | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K052213 | Navigation SW Hip 3.1 on CI | Brainlab AG | 2005 | — |
| −8 | K060468 | Vectorvision Hip | Brainlab AG | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K070731 | Pigalileo Total Hip Replacement (THR) System | Plus Orthopedics AG | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K080875 | Pigalileo 4TH Generation System | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −5 | K090420 | Smith & Nephew Pigalileo Screw Targeting System V 1.0 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K092497 | Smith & Nephew Pigalileo Screw Targeting System, Version 1.1 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K100107 | Smith & Nephew Sureshot Distal Targeting System V2.0 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2010 | 1 |
| −2 | K110670 | VLP Foot Talus Plates, VLP Percutaneous Calcaneus Plates and Misc VLP Bone… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K121425 | Ortholoc 3DI Ankle Fusion Plating System | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K260274 | Airlock® Ankle Plating System | Novastep SAS | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121425 | Ortholoc 3DI Ankle Fusion Plating SystemSummary page 5…echnology inc Device name: ORTHOLOC 3DI ANKLE FUSION PLATING SYSTEM Device Classification Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone 510(k) Number: K121425 Regulation Number: 888.3030 Classification Product Code: HRS Subsequent Product Codes : HWC Device Class:… | 2012 |
| * | K250952 | Baby Gorilla®/Gorilla® Plating SystemSummary page 6…r Biomet Company) Device name: Silverback™ TT/TTC Plating System Device Classification Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone 510(k) Number: K250952 Regulation Number: 888.3030 Classification Product Code: HRS Subsequent Product Codes : HTN, HWC Device Clas… | 2025 |
| * | K143523 | Airlock osteosynthesis plate systemSummary page 6…vastep S.A.S. Device name: Airlock® osteosynthesis plate systems Device Classification Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone 510(k) Number: K143523 Regulation Number: 888.3030 Classification Product Code: HRS Device Class: Class II DEVICE D… | 2015 |
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 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 23 of the 104 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 9 other devices also cite its predicate K121425.
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?
Airlock® Ankle Plating System is indicated for arthrodesis of the ankle including tibiotalocalcaneal and tibiotalar joints, involving osteotomies of the distal tibia, talus, and calcaneus.
The system can be used in adult patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K260274 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K260274: Airlock® Ankle Plating System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K260274
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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