510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKinetic-SL Anterior Cervical Plate System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Life Spine · KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Cleared on Jan 9, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K062643 (Life Spine, 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2000. 52 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 9, 2008
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K002592 (2000). 5 ancestors in all. 52 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK002592 Interpore Cross Anterior Cervical Plate SystemInterpore Cross Intl. · 2000
- 2 generations backK040844 Life Spine Neo Anterior Cervical Plate SystemLife Spine, LLC · 2004
- 1 generation backK062643 Kinetic Anterior Cervical PlateLife Spine · 2006
- This deviceK073479 Kinetic-SL Anterior Cervical Plate SystemLife Spine · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 51 of its ownK100614 Hallmark Anterior Cervcial Plate System, Hallmark Five-Level…Blackstone Medical, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 19 of its ownK142060 Transom Anterior Cervical PlateNeurostructures, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 18 of its ownK163104 Terrace™ Anterior Cervical Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 15 of its ownK190016 Lateral Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 15 of its ownK173521 SeaSpine Cabo ACP (Anterior Cervical Plate) SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2018
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 52 · See all- K100614Hallmark Anterior Cervcial Plate System, Hallmark Five-Level Cervical PlatesBlackstone Medical, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly51descendants
- K142060Transom Anterior Cervical PlateNeurostructures, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on19descendants
- K163104Terrace™ Anterior Cervical Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2017 · 2 generations on18descendants
- K190016Lateral Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2019 · 3 generations on15descendants
- K173521SeaSpine Cabo ACP (Anterior Cervical Plate) SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2018 · 3 generations on15descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K002592 | Interpore Cross Anterior Cervical Plate System | Interpore Cross Intl. | 2000 | — |
| −2 | K040844 | Life Spine Neo Anterior Cervical Plate System | Life Spine, LLC | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K062643 | Kinetic Anterior Cervical Plate | Life Spine | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K073479 | Kinetic-SL Anterior Cervical Plate System | Life Spine | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K100614 | Hallmark Anterior Cervcial Plate System, Hallmark Five-Level Cervical Plates | Blackstone Medical, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K142060 | Transom Anterior Cervical Plate | Neurostructures, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K163104 | Terrace™ Anterior Cervical Plate System | Corelink, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K190016 | Lateral Plate System | Corelink, LLC | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K173521 | SeaSpine Cabo ACP (Anterior Cervical Plate) System | SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2026 | 8 | 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.
Planning a device in KWQ? 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 KWQ device
- #1 K233640 Segmental Plating System (SPS);IdentiTi SPS…score 21.9 · 31 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062643 | Kinetic Anterior Cervical PlateSummary page 1…Class II Device Product Code: KWQ Predicate Device: KINETIC® Anterior Cervical Plate K062643 Life Spine Anterior Cervical Plate System K070285 Device Descri~tion:… | 2006 |
| * | K070285 | Life Spine Anterior Cervical Plate SystemSummary page 1…Predicate Device: KINETIC® Anterior Cervical Plate K062643 Life Spine Anterior Cervical Plate System K070285 Device Descri~tion: The KINETIC -SL Anterior Cervical Plate System consists of various sizes of anterior c… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (52)
See all 521 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K100614 | Hallmark Anterior Cervcial Plate System, Hallmark Five-Level Cervical Plates | 2010 | 51 |
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 8 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K100614 (Blackstone Medical, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 51 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KWQ devicesKWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KWQ
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWQ
64in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWQ
1in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWQ
248in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWQ, 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 | 27 | 101 | 2 | 288 |
| 2008 | 32 | 70 | 33 | 348 |
| 2009 | 23 | 90 | 35 | 355 |
| 2010 | 23 | 104 | 2 | 691 |
| 2011 | 22 | 95 | 5 | 415 |
| 2012 | 26 | 90 | 7 | 544 |
| 2013 | 22 | 88 | 6 | 796 |
| 2014 | 17 | 124 | 0 | 546 |
| 2015 | 25 | 102 | 2 | 562 |
| 2016 | 15 | 121 | 9 | 502 |
| 2017 | 20 | 67 | 8 | 492 |
| 2018 | 22 | 95 | 1 | 341 |
| 2019 | 26 | 81 | 0 | 298 |
| 2020 | 26 | 55 | 0 | 400 |
| 2021 | 17 | 59 | 0 | 591 |
| 2022 | 18 | 85 | 0 | 392 |
| 2023 | 16 | 59 | 0 | 320 |
| 2024 | 17 | 64 | 0 | 419 |
| 2025 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 248 |
| 2026 | 10 | 76 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The KINETIC®-SL Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine. This system is indicated for use in temporary stabilization of the anterior spine from C2 to Ti during the development of a cervical spinal fusion in patients with (1) degenerative disc disease, DDD (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), (2)…
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The KINETIC®-SL Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine. This system is indicated for use in temporary stabilization of the anterior spine from C2 to Ti during the development of a cervical spinal fusion in patients with (1) degenerative disc disease, DDD (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), (2) spondylolisthesis, (3) trauma (including fractures or dislocations), (4) spinal cord stenosis, (5) deformity or curvatures (i.e. kyphosis, lordosis and/or scoliosis), (6) tumors, (7) pseudarthrosis, (8) failed previous fusions.
Nota Bene: This device system is intended for anterior cervical interverterbral body fusions only.
WARNING: This device is not approved for screw attachment to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073479 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K073479: Kinetic-SL Anterior Cervical Plate System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073479
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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