# K030327: Zephir Anterior Cervical System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Medtronic Sofamor Danek
- Decided: Feb 26, 2003 after 26 days
- Product code: KWQ (Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3060
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
368 later devices descend from it; 13 cite it directly.
1 of 369 devices in its family (counting itself) has a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K122037: Anatomic Peek Cervical Fusion System Cornerstone PSR Cervical Fusion System Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody Device Capst (2013), 281 descendants of its own
- K150135: DIVERGENCE-L Anterior/Oblique Lumbar Fusion System (2015), 228 descendants of its own
- K152277: PIVOX (tm) Oblique Lateral Spinal System (2015), 190 descendants of its own
- K161379: ELSA Spacers (2016), 155 descendants of its own
- K142559: ELEVATE Spinal System (2015), 130 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Properly used, this system is intended for anterior interbody screw/plate fixation of the cervical spine. The indications and contraindications of spinal instrumentation systems should be well understood by the surgeon. The system is indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spinal fusions in patients with: 1) degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), 2) trauma (including fractures), 3) tumors, 4) deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis), 5) pseudarthrosis, and/or 6) failed previous fusions. Nota Bene: This device system is intended for anterior cervical intervertebral body fusions only. WARNING: This device is not approved for screw attachment to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K030327
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology