510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVerte-Stack Spinal System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · MQP Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device
Cleared on Mar 14, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K052931 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 2005) and 1 other predicate after a 55-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 2001. 1 of the 668 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 648 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 14, 2007
- Review
- 55 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K003155 (2001). 19 ancestors in all, the oldest K841189 (1984). 648 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly. 1 of the 668 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 10 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK043561 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 2 generations backK060719 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2006
- 1 generation backK062133 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Spinal and Biologics Div · 2006
- This deviceK070173 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 637 of its ownK073285 Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 397 of its ownK094042 Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 389 of its ownK100214 Cornerstone PSR Cervical Interbody Fusion DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 331 of its ownK111264 Cornerstone (R) PSR Cervical Fusion SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 330 of its ownK133494 Chesapeake Spinal SystemK2m, Inc. · 2014
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- Root · 10 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 9 generations backK012254 VBROsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK021791 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 7 generations backK023570 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 6 generations backK030601 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2003
- 5 generations backK040536 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 4 generations backK041556 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 3 generations backK043561 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 2 generations backK060719 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2006
- 1 generation backK062133 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Spinal and Biologics Div · 2006
- This deviceK070173 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2007
Showing 5 of 648 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K211616 ExcelsiusHub6 generations on · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 648 · See all- K073285Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly637descendants
- K094042Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010 · 2 generations on397descendants
- K100214Cornerstone PSR Cervical Interbody Fusion DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010 · 2 generations on389descendants
- K111264Cornerstone (R) PSR Cervical Fusion SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA · 2011 · 3 generations on331descendants
- K133494Chesapeake Spinal SystemK2m, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on330descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K003155 | Vertebral Body Replacement | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K012254 | VBR | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K021791 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K023570 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030601 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K040536 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K041556 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K043561 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K060719 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K062133 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Div | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070173 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K073285 | Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody Device | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K094042 | Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody Device | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K100214 | Cornerstone PSR Cervical Interbody Fusion Device | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| +3 | K111264 | Cornerstone (R) PSR Cervical Fusion System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K133494 | Chesapeake Spinal System | K2m, Inc. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 40 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 0 |
| 2019 | 46 | 0 |
| 2020 | 58 | 0 |
| 2021 | 62 | 1 |
| 2022 | 61 | 0 |
| 2023 | 74 | 0 |
| 2024 | 73 | 0 |
| 2025 | 66 | 0 |
| 2026 | 66 | 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.
Top candidate predicates for a new MQP device
- #1 K261810 Vertiwedge® Intraosseous Systemscore 18.1 · 22 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K052931 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemSummary page 2…which demonstrated that the subject VERTE-STACK® Spinal System components are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared VERTE-STACK® Spinal System (K05293 1, SE 11/13/2005; and K062133, SE 09/26/2006). DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES… | 2005 |
| * | K062133 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemSummary page 2…subject VERTE-STACK® Spinal System components are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared VERTE-STACK® Spinal System (K05293 1, SE 11/13/2005; and K062133, SE 09/26/2006). DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (648)
See all 6485 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 · 6 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 6 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6 months on median.
- None of the 19 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K073285 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., 2008) has gone furthest, with 637 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K052931.
How does its category compare?
All MQP devicesMQP Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MQP
4in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MQP
187in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MQP
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MQP
168in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MQP, 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 | 30 | 107 | 2 | 61 |
| 2008 | 17 | 47 | 0 | 76 |
| 2009 | 11 | 115 | 14 | 111 |
| 2010 | 6 | 174 | 2 | 166 |
| 2011 | 8 | 237 | 1 | 121 |
| 2012 | 7 | 82 | 2 | 141 |
| 2013 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 207 |
| 2014 | 5 | 125 | 0 | 216 |
| 2015 | 8 | 126 | 0 | 258 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 129 |
| 2017 | 9 | 97 | 0 | 141 |
| 2018 | 6 | 152 | 0 | 130 |
| 2019 | 8 | 93 | 0 | 117 |
| 2020 | 3 | 103 | 15 | 157 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 208 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 137 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 71 |
| 2024 | 4 | 187 | 0 | 98 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 168 |
| 2026 | 3 | 102 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The VERTE-STACK® Spinal System is a vertebral body replacement device intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (Tl-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e., fracture). The VERTE-STACK® Spinal System is to be used with supplemental fixation. Specificall9, the VERTE-STACK® device is to be used with the Medtronic ZPLATE IITM Anterior Fixation System, the DYNA-LOK CLASSIC® Spinal System, the VANTAGE® Anterior Fixation System, the TSRH® Spinal System, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System and/or the GDLH® Spinal System. Additionally, the VERTE-STACK® device is intended to be used with bone graft.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070173 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070173: Verte-Stack Spinal System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070173
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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