# Alphatec/Nexmed

- Location (FDA's records): Carlsbad, CA
- FDA decisions: 9 (2004–2005): 9 510(k) clearances
- Product codes: MNH (2), MQP (2), KWP (2), KWQ (1), LPH (1), HSB (1)
- Predicates its devices cite: 10 (1 its own); citations of its devices by later devices: 32 (1 its own)
- Recalls linked to its devices: 4 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Firms whose devices it cites most
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.: 2 (https://510kreport.com/company/smith-nephew)
- Medtronic Sofamor Danek: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/medtronic-sofamor-danek)
- Depuy Motech Acromed: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/depuy-motech-acromed)
- Alphatec Mfg., Inc.: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/alphatec-mfg)
- Nexmed, Inc.: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/nexmed)
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/depuy-orthopaedics)
- Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions, Inc.: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/advanced-orthopaedic-solutions)
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/howmedica-osteonics)

## Firms that cite its devices most
- Alphatec Spine, Inc.: 14 (https://510kreport.com/company/alphatec-spine)
- Nu Vasive, Incorporated: 2 (https://510kreport.com/company/nu-vasive)
- Seaspine, Inc.: 2 (https://510kreport.com/company/seaspine)
- Reliance Medical Systems, LLC: 2 (https://510kreport.com/company/reliance-medical-systems)
- Renovis Surgical Technologies, LLC: 2 (https://510kreport.com/company/renovis-surgical-technologies)
- Synthes Spine: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/synthes-spine)
- Spinal USA: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/spinal-usa)
- Kalitec Direct, LLC: 1 (https://510kreport.com/company/kalitec-direct)

## Its most-cited devices
- K042673: Zodiac Polyaxial Spinal Fixation System (2004), cited by 13
- K050553: Novel VBR Spinal System (2005), cited by 8
- K051286: Zodiac Spinal Fixation System (2005), cited by 6
- K042201: Novel VBR Spinal System (2004), cited by 5

## Recent decisions
- K050830: Zodiac Spinal Fixation System (Jun 22, 2005)
- K051286: Zodiac Spinal Fixation System (Jun 17, 2005)
- K050553: Novel VBR Spinal System (Apr 18, 2005)
- K050390: Tamarack Anterior Thoracolunbar (Mar 14, 2005)
- K050078: Roc Lumbar Plating System (Feb 18, 2005)
- K042252: Nexflex Total Hip System (Dec 6, 2004)
- K042673: Zodiac Polyaxial Spinal Fixation System (Oct 27, 2004)
- K042201: Novel VBR Spinal System (Oct 7, 2004)

Source page: https://510kreport.com/company/alphatec-nexmed