# K090415: Eminent Spine Buttress (Fang) Plate System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Eminent Spine
- Decided: Jun 1, 2009 after 103 days
- Product code: KWQ (Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3060
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K010911 (2001). 1 ancestor in all.
5 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 7 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K010911: Macropore OS Spinal System, Macropore Biosurgery, Inc. (2001) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K180755: Vail ALIF Buttress Plate System (2018), 1 descendant of its own
- K143065: NuVasive ALIF Buttress Plate System (2015), 1 descendant of its own
- K261309: Palisades™ Buttress Plate System (2026), 0 descendants of its own
- K222628: Life Spine ALIF Buttress Plate System (2022), 0 descendants of its own
- K173947: Lumbar Interbody Fusion System (OLLIF) (2018), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Feb 20, 2013 · Class II · Z-1418-2013: The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Spinal Solutions because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to ev

## Indications for use
The Eminent Spine Fang Plate System, in conjunction with traditional rigid fixation, is intended for use in spinal fusion procedures of the thoracolumbar to S1 spinal region as a means to maintain the relative position of weak bony tissue such as allografts or autografts. This device is not intended for load bearing applications.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K090415
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology