# K023299: Alpha Mirage Top Tightening Spinal System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Alphatec Mfg., Inc.
- Decided: Dec 11, 2002 after 69 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
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K982990 (1998). 4 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K930515: Alpha Spinal System, Alphatec Mfg., Inc. (1994) Summary page 3.
- K951846: Mirage Spinal System for Severe Spondylolisthesis, Alphatec Mfg., Inc. (1996) Summary page 3.
- K020356: Alpha Mirage Top Tightening Spinal System, Alphatec Mfg., Inc. (2002)

## Indications for use
It is intended that this device, in any system configuration be removed after development of solid fusion mass. Hook component indications are limited to T7-L5. Sacral screw indications are limited to the sacrum only. 1) The Alpha Mirage@Top Tightening Spinal System, when used as a hook and sacral screw fixation system (nonpedicle screw) is intended for: a. Patients having fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. b. Patients having deformity (Le., idioscoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, or kyphoscoliosis with associated paralysis or spasticity). c. Patients having spondylolisthesis (i.e., isthmic spondylolisthesis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, and acute pars fracture allowing spondylolisthesis). 2) The Alpha Mirage@Top Tightening Spinal System, when used as a pedicle screw system in the thoraco-lumbo-sacral region of the spine is intended for degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor and failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis). 3) In addition, the Alpha Mirage@Top Tightening Spinal System, when used as a pedicle screw fixation system is intended for: a. Patients receiving only autogenous bone graft. b. Patients having the device fixed or attached to the lumbar and sacral spine and having severe spondylolisthesis grade 3 or 4 at the fifth lumbar-first sacral (L5-Sl) vertebral joint. 4) The Alpha Mirage@Top Tightening Spinal System, when used as a laminar hook and bone screw system is intended for: a. Patients having fractures of thoracic and lumbar spine. b. Patients having thoracolumbar deformity (i.e., idioscoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, or kyphoscoliosis with associated paralysis or spasticity). c. Patients having spondylolisthesis (Le., isthmic spondylolisthesis, degenerative spondylolistheses and acute pars fracture allowing spondylolisthesis).

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K023299
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology