Medline UNITE Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System
K234031 · Medline Industires, LP · HRS · Jan 18, 2024 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
| Record ID | K234031 |
| Device Name | Medline UNITE Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System |
| Applicant | Medline Industires, LP |
| Product Code | HRS · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3030 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
The Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System is intended for use in stabilization of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstruction of bones of the feet and toes. Specific examples include: - Arthrodesis of the first metatarsalcuneiform joint (Lapidus Fusion) - Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) including: - Primary MTP Fusion due to hallux ridgidus and/or hallux valgus - Revision MTP Fusion - Revision of failed first MTP Arthroplasty implant - Flatfoot Osteotomies: - Lateral Column Lengthening (Evans Osteotomy) - Plantar Flexion Opening Wedge Osteotomy of the Medial Cuneiform (Cotton Osteotomy) - Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy (MDCO) - Midfoot / Hindfoot Fusions: - LisFranc Arthrodesis and/or Stabilization - 1st(Lapidus), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tarsometatarsal (TMT) Fusions - Intercuneiform Fusions - Navicular-Cuneiform (NC) Fusion - Talo-Navicular (TN) Fusion - Calcaneo-Cuboid (CC) Fusion - Medial Column Fusions (NC and 1st TMT) The Medline UNITE® Locking and Non-Locking Cortical Screws are indicated for use with the Medline Foot Plates of the same base material. The Non-Locking Cortical Screws are also indicated for bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture repar, and fracture fixation, appropriate for the size of the device. The Medline UNITE® Lisfranc Screws are intended to be used for fixation such as Lisfranc arthrodesis, first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis, midfoot and hindfoot arthrodeses or osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment (Scarf and Chevron), and arthrodesis of the metatarsocuneiform joint to reposition and stabilize metatarsus primus varus.
Device Story
System consists of titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) plates, locking/non-locking cortical screws, and Lisfranc screws; includes reusable instrumentation (drill guides, tissue protectors, drill bits). Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings for bone fixation and reconstruction. Plates feature polyaxial locking holes (up to 15°) and compression slots. Screws utilize Torx drive mechanisms and are self-tapping. Device provides mechanical stabilization of bone segments to facilitate healing and fusion. Surgeon selects appropriate plate/screw configuration based on patient anatomy and procedure type. Benefits include rigid fixation, anatomical alignment, and support for complex foot/toe reconstructions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only; engineering analysis performed to compare mechanical performance (bending, pullout, torsional strength) against predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI). Components: Plates with polyaxial locking (15°) and compression slots; 2.7mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm cortical screws; 3.7mm, 4.1mm Lisfranc screws. Mechanical fixation principle. Reusable instrumentation included. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring stabilization of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion, or bone reconstruction in the feet and toes. Includes specific procedures like Lapidus fusion, MTP fusion, flatfoot osteotomies (Evans, Cotton, MDCO), and various midfoot/hindfoot fusions.
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
- Medline Foot Plates and Screws (K151235)
- CHARLOTTE™ LisFranc Bone Screw & CHARLOTTE™ LisFranc Plate (K081374)
Reference Devices
- Medline Cannulated Screw (K130319)
Related Devices
- K151235 — Medline Foot Plates and Screws · Medline Industries, Inc. · Aug 6, 2015
- K222665 — Medline UNITE® Ankle Fusion Plating System · Medline Industries, Inc. · Jan 25, 2023
- K251892 — MAXXOS P.A.C.E. Foot & Ankle Plating System · Maxxos Medical GmbH · Sep 8, 2025
- K221362 — Omni Foot and Ankle Plating System · Exremity Medical, LLC · Jun 10, 2022
- K212297 — Omni Foot and Ankle Plating System · Extremity Medical, LLC · Aug 20, 2021
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 18, 2024
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Medline Industires, LP Jennifer Mason Regulatory Affairs Principal Three Lakes Drive Northfield, Illinois 60093
## Re: K234031
Trade/Device Name: Medline UNITE Ancillary Foot Recon Plating 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 Dated: December 19, 2023 Received: December 20, 2023
## Dear Jennifer Mason:
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 (the 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Shumaya Ali, M.P.H. Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known) K234031
#### Device Name
Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System is intended for use in stabilization of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstruction of bones of the feet and toes. Specific examples include:
- · Arthrodesis of the first metatarsalcuneiform joint (Lapidus Fusion)
- · Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) including:
- · Primary MTP Fusion due to hallux ridgidus and/or hallux valgus
- · Revision MTP Fusion
- · Revision of failed first MTP Arthroplasty implant
- · Flatfoot Osteotomies:
- · Lateral Column Lengthening (Evans Osteotomy)
- · Plantar Flexion Opening Wedge Osteotomy of the Medial Cuneiform (Cotton Osteotomy)
- · Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy (MDCO)
- Midfoot / Hindfoot Fusions:
- · LisFranc Arthrodesis and/or Stabilization
- · 1st(Lapidus), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tarsometatarsal (TMT) Fusions
- · Intercuneiform Fusions
- · Navicular-Cuneiform (NC) Fusion
- Talo-Navicular (TN) Fusion
- · Calcaneo-Cuboid (CC) Fusion
- · Medial Column Fusions (NC and 1st TMT)
The Medline UNITE® Locking and Non-Locking Cortical Screws are indicated for use with the Medline Foot Plates of the same base material. The Non-Locking Cortical Screws are also indicated for bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture repar, and fracture fixation, appropriate for the size of the device.
The Medline UNITE® Lisfranc Screws are intended to be used for fixation such as Lisfranc arthrodesis, first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis, midfoot and hindfoot arthrodeses or osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment (Scarf and Chevron), and arthrodesis of the metatarsocuneiform joint to reposition and stabilize metatarsus primus varus.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY [AS REQUIRED BY 21 CFR 807.92(c)] K234031
## Submitter / 510(k) Sponsor
Medline Industries, LP Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093
Registration Number: 1417592
## Contact Person
Contact Person: Jennifer Mason, Regulatory Affairs Principal Phone: 847-643-3652 Email: jamason(@medline.com
## Summary Preparation Date January 17, 2024
Type of 510(k) Submission Special
## Device Name / Classification
Trade Name: Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System Common Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone Screw, Fixation, Bone Classification Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories (primary) Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Product Code: HRS (primary), HWC Classification Panel: Orthopedics Regulatory Class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 and 21 CFR 888.3040
## Primary Predicate Device Medline Foot Plates and Screws K151235
Predicate Device CHARLOTTE™ LisFranc Bone Screw & CHARLOTTE™ LisFranc Plate K081374
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# Predicate Device Information
Medline Cannulated Screw K130319
## Device Description
The Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System Plates and Screws are manufactured from Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI). The System includes plates offered in various styles, sizes and options; each contoured for specific anatomy and designed for specific procedures, 2.7mm, and 4.0mm diameter locking and non-locking cortical screws to be used with the polyaxial locking holes and compression slots included in the plates, 3.5mm crossplate screws to be used with the dual-mode compression slot(s) in select plates, and 3.7mm and 4.1mm solid Lisfranc screws. The system also includes reusable instrumentation necessary to implant the plates and screws, e.g. drill guides, tissue protectors, and drill bits. The Medline UNITE® Ancillary Plating System Plates and Screws are within the currently marketed sizes and indications of the identified predicate devices.
## Indications for Use
The Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System is intended for use in stabilization and fixation of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstruction of bones of the feet and toes. Specific examples include:
- Arthrodesis of the first metatarsalcuneiform joint (Lapidus Fusion) ●
- Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) including: .
- Primary MTP Fusion due to hallux ridgidus and/or hallux valgus .
- Revision MTP Fusion ●
- Revision of failed first MTP Arthroplasty implant .
- Flatfoot Osteotomies:
- . Lateral Column Lengthening (Evans Osteotomy)
- Plantar Flexion Opening Wedge Osteotomy of the Medial Cuneiform (Cotton Osteotomy) ●
- Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy (MDCO) ●
- Midfoot/Hindfoot Fusions:
- LisFranc Arthrodesis and/or Stabilization ●
- 1*(Lapidus), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tarsometatarsal (TMT) Fusions .
- Intercuneiform Fusions ●
- Navicular-Cuneiform (NC) Fusion ●
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- Talo-Navicular (TN) Fusion ●
- Calcaneo-Cuboid (CC) Fusion ●
- Medial Column Fusions (NC and 1st TMT) ●
The Medline UNITE® Locking and Non-Locking Cortical Screws are indicated for use with the Medline Foot Plates of the same base material. The Non-Locking Cortical Screws are also indicated for bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture fixation, appropriate for the size of the device.
The Medline UNITE® Lisfranc Screws are intended to be used for fixation such as Lisfranc arthrodesis, first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis, midfoot arthrodeses or osteotomies, fixation of osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment (Scarf and Chevron), and arthrodesis of the metatarsocuneiform joint to reposition and stabilize metatarsus primus varus.
## Summary of Technological Characteristics
The proposed Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System and the predicate device(s) have a similar intended use.
The design features of the Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plates and Screws are compared to the predicate device(s) in the tables below.
| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison Analysis |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Product Name | Medline UNITE® Ancillary<br>Foot Recon Plating System | Medline Foot Plates and<br>Screws | N/A |
| 510(k) Reference | N/A | K151235 | N/A |
| Product Owner | Medline Industries, LP | Medline Industries, LP | Same |
| Product Code | HRS | HRS | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 888.3030 | 21 CFR 888.3030 | Same |
| Materials - Plates | Titanium Alloy | Titanium Alloy | Same |
| Design<br>Configurations | Left and Right, Universal | Left and Right | Similar |
| Design Features -<br>Plates | Polyaxial Locking up to 15°<br>Compression Slots | Polyaxial Locking up to 15°<br>Compression Slots | Same |
## TABLE 1: Comparison of Plates
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| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison Analysis |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------------|
| Product Name | Medline UNITE® Ancillary<br>Foot Recon Plating System | Medline Foot Plates and<br>Screws | N/A |
| 510(k) Reference | N/A | K151235 | N/A |
| Product Owner | Medline Industries, LP | Medline Industries, LP | Same |
| Product Code | HWC | HWC | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 888.3040 | 21 CFR 888.3040 | Same |
| Materials | Titanium Alloy | Titanium Alloy | Same |
| Design Features | Locking and Non Locking | Locking and Non Locking | Same |
| Diameters | 2.7mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm | 2.7mm, 3.5mm | Similar |
| Lengths | 2.7mm: 10-60mm<br>3.5mm: 10-60mm<br>4.0mm: 14-60mm | 2.7mm: 10-30mm<br>3.5mm: 10-60mm | Similar |
TABLE 2: Comparison of Plating Screws
TABLE 3: Comparison of LisFranc Screws
| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Comparison<br>Analysis |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Product Name | Medline UNITE®<br>Ancillary Foot Recon<br>Plating System | CHARLOTTE LisFranc<br>Bone Screw | Medline Cannulated<br>Screws | N/A |
| 510(k)<br>Reference | N/A | K081374 | K130319 | N/A |
| Product Owner | Medline Industries, LP | Wright Medical<br>Technology, Inc | Medline Industries, LP | Different |
| Product Code | HWC | HWC | HWC | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 888.3040 | 21 CFR 888.3040 | 21 CFR 888.3040 | Same |
| Materials | Titanium Alloy | Stainless Steel | Titanium Alloy | Different |
| Design<br>Features | Torx drive mechanism,<br>Self-Tapping | Hex drive mechanism,<br>Self-tapping | Torx drive mechanism,<br>Self-Tapping | Similar |
| Diameters | 3.7mm, 4.1mm | 3.7mm, 4.5mm | 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm,<br>3.5mm, 4.0mm, 6.5mm,<br>7.5mm | Similar |
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| Lengths | 3.7mm: 20-100mm<br>4.1mm: 20-100mm | 3.7mm: 20-50mm<br>4.5mm: 30-50mm | 2.0mm: 10-24mm<br>2.5mm: 10-40mm<br>3.0mm: 10-40mm<br>3.5mm: 12-50mm<br>4.0mm: 14-50mm<br>6.5mm: 40-130mm<br>7.5mm: 40-130mm | Similar |
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## Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
The subject Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System does not represent a new worst-case when compared to the previously cleared Medline Foot Plates and Screws (K151235).
An engineering analysis was performed to determine the subject Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System does not represent a new worst-case when compared to the previously cleared Medline Foot Plates and Screws (K151235) for bending and pullout strength. The results of this analysis demonstrate the subject Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System are substantially equivalent to the predicate Medline Foot Plates and Screws (K151235).
An engineering analysis was performed to determine the subject Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System does not represent a new worst-case when compared to the previously cleared Medline Foot Plates and Screws (K151235) for bending strength (plates) and axial pullout and torsional yield strength (screws). The results of this analysis demonstrate the subject Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foot Recon Plating System are substantially equivalent to the predicate Medline Foot Plates and Screws (K151235).
## Performance Testing (Animal)
This section does not apply. No animal testing was performed.
Performance Testing (Clinical) This section does not apply. No clinical testing was performed.
## Other Testing
Summary of Clinical Testing Not applicable.
## Conclusion
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In accordance with 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Medline Industries, LP. concludes that the Medline UNITE® Ancillary Foor Recon Plating System is as safe and as effective for their intended use as the predicate device Medline Foot Plates and Screws.