# K101085: Spinesmith Cynch Spinal System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Spine Smith Partners L.P.
- Decided: Jul 1, 2010 after 73 days
- Product code: MAX (Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3080
- 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: 2 generations back to P950002 (1996). 5 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K090376: Spinesmith Cynch Spinal System, Spine Smith Partners L.P. (2009) Summary page 1.
- P960025: Brantigen I/F Cage (R) Used with VSP (R) Spine Plates and Pedicle Screws, Depuy Spine, Inc. (1999) Summary page 1.

## Recalls of this device
- Aug 24, 2012 · Class II · Z-0932-2013: Implants were incorrectly laser marked as 23mm instead of 28mm.

## Indications for use
The Cynch System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, in skeletally mature patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The device system is designed for use with supplemental fixation and with autograft to facilitate fusion.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K101085
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology