Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws are provided non-sterile. Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws are intended to treat fractures of various bones, including the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bone (humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges). Microware DHS/DCS Plate System is provided non-sterile. Microware DHS/DCS Plate System is intended for use in fixation of fractures to the proximal femur. The system is indicated for use in trochanteric, pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric, and basilar neck fracture.
Device Story
System of non-sterile metallic bone plates and screws for orthopedic fracture fixation. Plates include DCP, tubular, special, mini, and DHS/DCS styles; screws include cortex, cancellous, malleolar, and cannulated types. Used by surgeons in clinical/OR settings to stabilize bone fragments. Plates fastened to bone; screws provide fixation or act as lag screws to hold fragments. Hexagonal recess in screws facilitates insertion/removal. DHS/DCS system specifically for proximal femur; includes compression screws to achieve fracture compression. Provides mechanical stability to promote bone healing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on design, material, and performance characteristics compared to predicate devices.
Indicated for patients with fractures of the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bones (humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, fibula), and small bones (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges). DHS/DCS system indicated for proximal femur fractures including trochanteric, pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric, and basilar neck fractures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Syntec-Taichung Non-sterile Bone Plate and Screw Implants (K983495)
Syntec-Taichung Non-sterile DHS/DCS Plate System (K983873)
INTAI Bone Plate and Bone Screw System & INTAI DHS/DCS Plate System (K063020)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 3. 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Submitter's Name: Microware Precision Co., Ltd.
DEC 0 4 2008
Address: No. 12, Keyuan 2nd Rd., Situn District, Taichung City 40763, Taiwan Phone No: +886-4-24636275 Fax No: +886-4-24636276
Contact Person: Harrison Du
Preparation date: April 7, 2008
Registration Number:
Device Name: Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws & Microware DHS/DCS Plate System
Proprietary Name: Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws & Microware DHS/DCS Plate System
Common Name: Bone Fixation Plate and Screw
**Classification Name**
Classification Name: Class II: Plate, Fixation, Bone HRS-CFR 888.3030 Class II: Screw, Fixation, Bone HWC-CFR 888.3040 Class II: Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate Combination, multiple component KTT-CFR 888.3030
Product Code: HRS, HWC, KTT
Panel Code: Orthopedic/87
Microware Precision Co., Ltd.
510(k) submission 2008
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# K072562 (pg. 2 of
# Predicate Device Information:
Syntec-Taichung Non-sterile Bone Plate and Screw Implants (K983495) Syntec-Taichung Non-sterile DHS/DCS Plate System (K983873) INTAI Bone Plate and Bone Screw System & INTAI DHS/DCS Plate System (K063020)
### Materials:
The non-sterile bone plates and screws are manufactured from commercial medical use 316L stainless steel that meet ASTM F138 and ASTM F139, and titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) that meet ASTM F136.
## Indication for use:
Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws are provided non-sterile. Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws are intended to treat fractures of various bones, including the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bone (humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges).
Microware DHS/DCS Plate System is provided non-sterile. Microware DHS/DCS Plate System is intended for use in fixation of fractures to the proximal femur. The system is indicated for use in trochanteric, pertrochanteric, and basilar neck fracture.
## Device Description:
The Bone Plates and Bone Screws system & DHS/DCS Plate System consist of non-sterile bone plate and bone screw implants. The plates are devices, which are fastened to bone for purpose of providing fixation. They are principally differentiated by their function. Thus there are five kinds of styles: dynamic compression plate (DCP), tubular, special, mini and dynamic hip screw/dynamic condylar screw (DHS/DCS). The shape of the plate is an adaptation of the plate to the local anatomy and doesn't denote any function. Thus the name depends on the biomechanical function the plate is performing. Every plate is divided various types as following:
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| Special | L-shaped, T-shaped, spoon, cobra, lateral tibia head, condylar<br>buttress, head, and hook |
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| Mini | Straight, L-shaped, T-shaped, condylar, special, and<br>reconstruction |
| DHS/DCS | Dynamic Hip Screw, Dynamic Condylar Screw |
The series in size of Microware bone screws and bone plates except DHS/DCS are divided into mini, small and large. The range of plates in thickness are from 1.0 to 6.0 mm, width from 3.8 to 17 mm, length from 17 to 359 mm, and hole number from 2 to 22 holes.
On the other hand, the screws used either to fasten plates or similar devices onto bone, or, as lag screws, to hold together fragments of bone. The screws are differentiated by the manner in which they are inserted into bone, their function, their size, and the type of bone they are intended for. Thus there are four kinds of style: cortex, cancellous, malleolar, and cannulated. All screws have a hexagonal recess; this feature has proven itself to be of great advantage at the time of the screw removal and insertion. The range of screws in thread is diameter from 1.5 to 7.3 mm, total length from 6 to 150 mm.
The DHS/DCS Plate System consists of DHS/DCS plate, DHS/DCS Screw, DHS/DCS Compression Screw, and 4.5mm Cortex Screw (self-tapping). The DHS Plates are available with short and standard barrel which length is 25mm and 38mm respectively. And the barrel angles are available in 95', 135 , 140', 145', and 150'. The self-tapping 4.5mm Cortex Serew can be used to fix the DHS/DCS Plate to the femoral shaft.
The DHS/DCS Screw is available in total length from 50 to 145mm, thread length 22mm, shaft diameter 7.9mm, and outer diameter 12.5 to 14mm. The thread of DHS/DCS screw has a buttress type.
The DHS/DCS Compression Screw can be used to achieve fracture compression. Its dimension is available with thread length 26mm and outer diameter 4.0mm.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
A comparison between the proposed device and the predicate device has shown that three devices are very similar or identical in terms of indication for use, material, followed performance and standard and sterilization, and no significant difference between the proposed and predicate devices has been found. Thus, the "Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws &
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Microware DHS/DCS Plate System" is substantially equivalent to Syntec-Taichung Non-sterile Bone Plate and Screw implants (K983495), Syntec-Taichung Non-sterile DHS/DCS Plate System (K983873), and INTAI Bone Plate and Bone Screw System & INTAI DHS/DCS Plate System (K063020).
Microware Precision Co., Ltd.
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Microware Precision Co., Ltd. c/o Mr. Harrison Du General Manager No. 12. Keyuan 2nd Rd. Situn District Taichung City 40763, TAIWAN
### DEC 0 4 2008
Re: K072562
Trade/Device Name: Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws & Microware DHS/DCS Plate System
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030
Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and
accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRS, HWC, KTT Dated: October 22, 2008
Received: November 3, 2008
Dear Mr. Du:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must
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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807): labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics' (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Mark N. Millenson
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use 2.
# 510(k) Number (if known): Ko 72562
Device Name: Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws Indications for Use:
Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws are provided non-sterile. Microware Bone Plates and Bone Screws are intended to treat fractures of various bones, including the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bone (humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges).
Microware DHS/DCS Plate System is provided non-sterile. Microware DHS/DCS Plate System is intended for use in fixation of fractures to the proximal femur. The system is indicated for use in trochanteric, pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric, and basilar neck fracture.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.