510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Expedium Spine System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Depuy Spine, Inc. · NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Cleared on Apr 22, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K073126 (Depuy Spine, Inc., 2007) and 5 other predicates after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1985. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 22, 2009
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K853033 (1985). 39 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 2 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK062174 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK090799 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK133575 Spinevision Lumis Cannulated Pedicle Screw Fixation System…Spinevision S.A. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK160124 LUMIS Cannulated Pedicle Screw Fixation System, U.L.I.S. Pedicle…Spinevision S.A. · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK200267 LOSPA® IS™ Spinal Fixation SystemCorentec Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK240180 Orthopeasia Spinal Fixation SystemOrthopeasia Co., Ltd. · 2024
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 8 generations backK965221 Ransford Cervical Fixation SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 1997
- 7 generations backK982322 Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 6 generations backK002733 Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2000
- 5 generations backK013222 Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 4 generations backK022190 Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 3 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 2 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK062174 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK090799 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2009
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K133575Spinevision Lumis Cannulated Pedicle Screw Fixation System, Spinevision U.L.I.S. Pedicle…Spinevision S.A. · 2014 · cites it directly3descendants
- K160124LUMIS Cannulated Pedicle Screw Fixation System, U.L.I.S. Pedicle Screw Fixation SystemSpinevision S.A. · 2016 · cites it directly2descendants
- K200267LOSPA® IS™ Spinal Fixation SystemCorentec Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K240180Orthopeasia Spinal Fixation SystemOrthopeasia Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K853033 | Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation System | A.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. | 1985 | — |
| −8 | K965221 | Ransford Cervical Fixation System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K982322 | Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K013222 | Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K022190 | Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K030103 | Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial Screws | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K041203 | Summit Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K062174 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K090799 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K133575 | Spinevision Lumis Cannulated Pedicle Screw Fixation System, Spinevision… | Spinevision S.A. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K160124 | LUMIS Cannulated Pedicle Screw Fixation System, U.L.I.S. Pedicle Screw… | Spinevision S.A. | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K200267 | LOSPA® IS™ Spinal Fixation System | Corentec Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K240180 | Orthopeasia Spinal Fixation System | Orthopeasia Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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.
Planning a device in NKB? 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 NKB device
- #1 K223494 CD Horizon Spinal Systemscore 40.4 · 30 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (6)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K073126 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 1…er: 87 Product Code(s): NKB, KWQ, KWPT, MN-H, MINI Proprietary Name: EXPEDIUM Spine System Predicate Devices: EXPEDIUTM Spine System (K073 126) EXPEDRUM Spine System (K082195) EXPEDIUTM Spine System (KO041119)… | 2007 |
| * | K082195 | Modifications to Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 1…I Proprietary Name: EXPEDIUM Spine System Predicate Devices: EXPEDIUTM Spine System (K073 126) EXPEDRUM Spine System (K082195) EXPEDIUTM Spine System (KO041119) EXPEDIUM Spine System (K062174)… | 2008 |
| * | K041119 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 1…edicate Devices: EXPEDIUTM Spine System (K073 126) EXPEDRUM Spine System (K082195) EXPEDIUTM Spine System (KO041119) EXPEDIUM Spine System (K062174) Moss Miami Spine System (K955348)… | 2004 |
| * | K062174 | Modification to Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 1…EXPEDRUM Spine System (K082195) EXPEDIUTM Spine System (KO041119) EXPEDIUM Spine System (K062174) Moss Miami Spine System (K955348) SEX Snap-Fit Cross Connector (K06219… | 2006 |
| * | K955348 | Titanium Moss Miami Spinal SystemSummary page 1…EXPEDIUTM Spine System (KO041119) EXPEDIUM Spine System (K062174) Moss Miami Spine System (K955348) SEX Snap-Fit Cross Connector (K062196) Device Description: The subject EXPEDJUM Spine Syste… | 1996 |
| * | K062196 | SFX Snap-Fit Cross ConnectorSummary page 1…EXPEDIUM Spine System (K062174) Moss Miami Spine System (K955348) SEX Snap-Fit Cross Connector (K062196) Device Description: The subject EXPEDJUM Spine System components consist of designs that inte… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (4)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 24 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- None of the 39 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K133575 (Spinevision S.A., 2014) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K073126.
How does its category compare?
All NKB devicesNKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NKB
24in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NKB
61in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NKB
1in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NKB
1,171in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NKB, 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 | 38 | 87 | 4 | 34 |
| 2008 | 36 | 59 | 5 | 82 |
| 2009 | 44 | 71 | 33 | 171 |
| 2010 | 37 | 111 | 4 | 462 |
| 2011 | 48 | 84 | 3 | 577 |
| 2012 | 60 | 79 | 13 | 1,747 |
| 2013 | 35 | 73 | 0 | 1,962 |
| 2014 | 46 | 90 | 3 (1) | 1,671 |
| 2015 | 55 | 90 | 3 | 1,446 |
| 2016 | 50 | 84 | 1 | 1,585 |
| 2017 | 63 | 69 | 1 | 1,618 |
| 2018 | 56 | 61 | 3 | 1,684 |
| 2019 | 39 | 84 | 1 | 1,915 |
| 2020 | 48 | 68 | 1 | 2,076 |
| 2021 | 32 | 61 | 0 | 1,745 |
| 2022 | 34 | 88 | 5 | 1,339 |
| 2023 | 44 | 72 | 2 | 919 |
| 2024 | 39 | 57 | 3 | 1,614 |
| 2025 | 24 | 61 | 1 | 1,171 |
| 2026 | 30 | 91 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The EXPEDIUM Spine System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine. The EXPEDIUM Spine System is intended for noncervical pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative. disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic…
Read the full statement (102 words)
The EXPEDIUM Spine System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine.
The EXPEDIUM Spine System is intended for noncervical pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative. disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudarthrosis; and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K090799 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K090799: Modification to Expedium Spine System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K090799
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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