510(k) · Cleared
ClearedActivator V Spinal Adjusting Instrument
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Activator Methods International, Ltd. · LXM Manipulator, Plunger-Like Joint
Cleared on Oct 23, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K003185 (Activator Methods International, Ltd., 2001) and 2 other predicates after a 46-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1994. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 23, 2007
- Review
- 46 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- LXM
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K930431 (1994). 7 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK930431 Arthrostim ManipulatorFreeman Procedure Seminars · 1994
- 2 generations backK973506 Activator IIActivator Methods, Inc. · 1998
- 1 generation backK023462 Impulse-Adjusting Instrument, CBP Adjusting Instrument…Neuromechanical Innovations, LLC · 2003
- This deviceK072519 Activator V Spinal Adjusting InstrumentActivator Methods International, Ltd. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK082218 Max Adjusting InstrumentManna Omni International, Inc. · 2008
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K082218Max Adjusting InstrumentManna Omni International, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K930431 | Arthrostim Manipulator | Freeman Procedure Seminars | 1994 | — |
| −2 | K973506 | Activator II | Activator Methods, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K023462 | Impulse-Adjusting Instrument, CBP Adjusting Instrument, Neuromechanical… | Neuromechanical Innovations, LLC | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K072519 | Activator V Spinal Adjusting Instrument | Activator Methods International, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K082218 | Max Adjusting Instrument | Manna Omni International, Inc. | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 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.
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- #1 K234036 Sonik Monark 100score 7.5 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K003185 | FS Activator IiiSummary page 1…c adjusting instrument Classification Name: Plunger-like joint manipulator Product Code: LXM Legally Marketed K003185, Full Spectrum Activator III Predicates: K010851, Harrison Hand Held Adjusting Instrument… | 2001 |
| * | K010851 | Harrison Hand Held Adjusting InstrumentSummary page 1…joint manipulator Product Code: LXM Legally Marketed K003185, Full Spectrum Activator III Predicates: K010851, Harrison Hand Held Adjusting Instrument K023462, Impulse Adjusting Instrument Device D… | 2001 |
| * | K023462 | Impulse-Adjusting Instrument, CBP Adjusting Instrument, Neuromechanical Adjusting…Summary page 1…K003185, Full Spectrum Activator III Predicates: K010851, Harrison Hand Held Adjusting Instrument K023462, Impulse Adjusting Instrument Device Description: The Activator V is a hand-held electromechanical… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K082218 | Max Adjusting Instrument | 2008 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.8 years on median.
- None of the 7 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K082218 (Manna Omni International, Inc., 2008) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K003185.
How does its category compare?
All LXM devicesLXM Manipulator, Plunger-Like Joint: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LXM
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LXM
Too few LXM 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · LXM
No recall names LXM since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · LXM
1in 2020
MAUDE reports naming product code LXM, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Activator V is indicated for chiropractic adjustment of the spine and extremities.
It is intended for external use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072519 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K072519: Activator V Spinal Adjusting Instrument.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072519
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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