# K983757: Syntec-Taichung Non-Sterile Knowles Pin, Models: for Hexagonal Collar: 2991-01/15,2992-01/15, for Square Collar:29992-01

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Syntec Scientific Corp.
- Decided: Dec 4, 1998 after 42 days
- Product code: JDW (Pin, Fixation, Threaded)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3040
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
16 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 17 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K991649: Depuy Rockwood Clavicle Pin (1999), 15 descendants of its own
- K103001: Rockwood Clavicle Pins (2011), 7 descendants of its own
- K081832: Ensplintcmx Clavicle Pin (2008), 4 descendants of its own
- K143204: AOS Clavicle Intramedullary Device (2015), 2 descendants of its own
- K130298: Biopro Kwick-Wire Universal Screw System (2013), 2 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Knowles Pin is provided non-sterile. The device may be used for bone reconstruction, for reducible intracapsular fracture of the femoral neck and to moderate slipped upper femoral epiphyses.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K983757
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology