# K000450: Modification to Synthes Uss

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Synthes Spine
- Decided: Mar 10, 2000 after 28 days
- Product code: MNI (Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3070
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
14 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 15 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K082353: Mercury Spinal System (2009), 11 descendants of its own
- K083230: Mercury Spinal System (2008), 11 descendants of its own
- K091587: Mercury Spinal System (2009), 10 descendants of its own
- K141372: Mercury Spinal System (2014), 9 descendants of its own
- K151215: Mercury Spinal System (2015), 8 descendants of its own

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K000450
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology