510(k) · Cleared
ClearedRomeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Spineart · MNI Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation
Cleared on Nov 4, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K081165 (Spineart, 2008) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2001. 18 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 4, 2009
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MNI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K011437 (2001). 3 ancestors in all. 18 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK011437 Synergy 4.0 MM, 4.5 MM VLS ScrewsInterpore Cross Intl. · 2001
- 1 generation backK081165 Ellipse Lumbar Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2008
- This deviceK093170 Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 16 of its ownK101678 Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 13 of its ownK112108 Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 13 of its ownK111127 Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 12 of its ownK130267 Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 11 of its ownK141835 Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System Prebent Cross-Connectors…Spineart · 2014
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 18 · See all- K101678Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2010 · cites it directly16descendants
- K112108Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2011 · cites it directly13descendants
- K111127Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2011 · cites it directly13descendants
- K130267Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSpineart · 2013 · cites it directly12descendants
- K141835Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System Prebent Cross-Connectors; Prebent RodsSpineart · 2014 · 2 generations on11descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K011437 | Synergy 4.0 MM, 4.5 MM VLS Screws | Interpore Cross Intl. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K081165 | Ellipse Lumbar Posterior Osteosynthesis System | Spineart | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K093170 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | Spineart | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K101678 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | Spineart | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K112108 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | Spineart | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K111127 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | Spineart | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K130267 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | Spineart | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K141835 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System Prebent Cross-Connectors; Prebent Rods | Spineart | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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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- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K081165 | Ellipse Lumbar Posterior Osteosynthesis SystemSummary page 1…Orthopedic ! Legally marketed ELLIPSE posterior osteosynthesis system predicate devices i (K081165) manufactured by SPINEART ROMEO posterior osteosynthesis system includes… | 2008 |
What descends from it? (18)
See all 186 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K101678 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | 2010 | 16 |
| K112108 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | 2011 | 13 |
| K111127 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | 2011 | 13 |
| K130267 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | 2013 | 12 |
| K093936 | Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System | 2010 | 10 |
| K172101 | ROMEO® 2 Posterior Osteosynthesis System | 2017 | 9 |
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 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.5 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K101678 (Spineart, 2010) has gone furthest, with 16 descendants of its own.
- 11 other devices also cite its predicate K081165.
How does its category compare?
All MNI devicesMNI Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MNI
1in 2017
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MNI
168in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MNI
1in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MNI
80in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MNI, 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 | 20 | 82 | 26 | 83 |
| 2008 | 23 | 64 | 8 | 108 |
| 2009 | 18 | 86 | 3 | 138 |
| 2010 | 16 | 74 | 1 | 126 |
| 2011 | 17 | 111 | 0 | 146 |
| 2012 | 19 | 75 | 1 | 200 |
| 2013 | 14 | 77 | 4 | 824 |
| 2014 | 6 | 104 | 0 | 301 |
| 2015 | 12 | 54 | 1 | 260 |
| 2016 | 7 | 168 | 0 | 117 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 247 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 134 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 188 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 115 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 270 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 214 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 122 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 114 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 80 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
ROMEO posterior osteosynthesis system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra; degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment; fracture; dislocation; scoliosis; kyphosis; spinal tumor; and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K093170 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K093170: Romeo Posterior Osteosynthesis System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K093170
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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