510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Vertex Reconstruction System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · KWP Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal
Cleared on Nov 22, 2002 after a 30-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 1 of the 382 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 381 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 22, 2002
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
381 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly. 1 of the 382 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- This deviceK023555 Modification to Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 373 of its ownK042524 Modification to Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 259 of its ownK042402 Modification to Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 254 of its ownK052376 Modification to: Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2005
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 233 of its ownK090714 Vertex Reconstruction System, Vertex Select Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 223 of its ownK083071 Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2008 · Recalled
Showing 5 of 381 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K211616 ExcelsiusHub5 generations on · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 381 · See all- K042524Modification to Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004 · cites it directly373descendants
- K042402Modification to Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly259descendants
- K052376Modification to: Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2005 · 2 generations on254descendants
- K090714Vertex Reconstruction System, Vertex Select Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2009 · 3 generations on233descendants
- K083071Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2008 · 2 generations on223descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K023555 | Modification to Vertex Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K042524 | Modification to Vertex Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K042402 | Modification to Vertex Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K052376 | Modification to: Vertex Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2005 | — |
| +3 | K090714 | Vertex Reconstruction System, Vertex Select Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K083071 | Vertex Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2008 | 1 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 1 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 37 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 | 0 |
| 2026 | 36 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
What descends from it? (381)
See all 3814 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K211616ExcelsiusHubGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 5 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K042524 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 2004) has gone furthest, with 373 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KWP devicesKWP Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KWP
9in 2015
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWP
113in 2015
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWP
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWP
494in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWP, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | 96 | 2 | 210 |
| 2008 | 13 | 50 | 1 | 594 |
| 2009 | 12 | 89 | 23 | 682 |
| 2010 | 14 | 186 | 2 | 474 |
| 2011 | 12 | 67 | 6 | 792 |
| 2012 | 18 | 112 | 1 | 918 |
| 2013 | 12 | 99 | 3 | 1,090 |
| 2014 | 13 | 138 | 0 | 1,022 |
| 2015 | 9 | 113 | 1 | 1,348 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 3 | 1,379 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 864 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 657 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 2 | 518 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 796 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 525 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 2 | 335 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 332 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 436 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 494 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
When intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and the thoracic spine, (C 1-T3), the VERTEXTM Reconstruction System is indicated for the following: DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion andor tumors. Hooks and Rods The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote…
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When intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and the thoracic spine, (C 1-T3), the
VERTEXTM Reconstruction System is indicated for the following:
DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and
radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion
andor tumors.
Hooks and Rods
The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction
of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C 1-T3) spine.
Sere ws/Corzizectors
The use of screws (3.5mm and 4.0mm cancellous, and 4.0mm cortical) is limited to placement in T1-
T3 in treating thoracic conditions only. Screws are not intended to be placed in the cervical spine.
Titanium ATLASTMCable used with the VERTEXTMReconstruction System allows for cable
attachment to the posterior cervical or thoracic spine.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K023555 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K023555: Modification to Vertex Reconstruction System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K023555
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026