510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVeper System, Expedium 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 Jan 18, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K033901 (Depuy Spine, Inc., 2004) and 7 other predicates after an 85-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1985.
- Decided
- Jan 18, 2011
- Review
- 85 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 8
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K853033 (1985). 72 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK063156 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK063741 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK080313 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK103133 Veper System, Expedium SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2011
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- Root · 12 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 11 generations backK965221 Ransford Cervical Fixation SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 1997
- 10 generations backK982322 Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 9 generations backK002733 Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2000
- 8 generations backK013222 Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 7 generations backK022190 Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 6 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 5 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 4 generations backK062174 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK063156 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK063741 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK080313 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK103133 Veper System, Expedium SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2011
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K853033 | Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation System | A.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. | 1985 | — |
| −11 | K965221 | Ransford Cervical Fixation System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K982322 | Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2000 | — |
| −8 | K013222 | Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K022190 | Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030103 | Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial Screws | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K041203 | Summit Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K062174 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K063156 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K063741 | Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K080313 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K103133 | Veper System, Expedium System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 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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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? (8)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K033901 | Merlin Spine SystemSummary page 2…Manufactured from ASTM F138 implant grade stainless steel and ASTM F136 implant grade titanium alloy. Predicate Devices: EXPEDIUM System - K033901, K051024, K062174, K063156, K06374 1, K(0803 13, K(08 1898 VIPER System - K(033901, K(… | 2004 |
| * | K051024 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 2…factured from ASTM F138 implant grade stainless steel and ASTM F136 implant grade titanium alloy. Predicate Devices: EXPEDIUM System - K033901, K051024, K062174, K063156, K06374 1, K(0803 13, K(08 1898 VIPER System - K(033901, K(090648… | 2005 |
| * | K062174 | Modification to Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 2…from ASTM F138 implant grade stainless steel and ASTM F136 implant grade titanium alloy. Predicate Devices: EXPEDIUM System - K033901, K051024, K062174, K063156, K06374 1, K(0803 13, K(08 1898 VIPER System - K(033901, K(090648 Compariso… | 2006 |
| * | K063156 | Modification to Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 2…F138 implant grade stainless steel and ASTM F136 implant grade titanium alloy. Predicate Devices: EXPEDIUM System - K033901, K051024, K062174, K063156, K06374 1, K(0803 13, K(08 1898 VIPER System - K(033901, K(090648 Comparison to Pred… | 2006 |
| * | K063741 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 2…lant grade stainless steel and ASTM F136 implant grade titanium alloy. Predicate Devices: EXPEDIUM System - K033901, K051024, K062174, K063156, K06374 1, K(0803 13, K(08 1898 VIPER System - K(033901, K(090648 Comparison to Predicate Devi… | 2007 |
| * | K080313 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | 2008 |
| * | K081898 | Expedium Spine System | 2008 |
| * | K090648 | Viper 2 SystemSummary page 2…ate Devices: EXPEDIUM System - K033901, K051024, K062174, K063156, K06374 1, K(0803 13, K(08 1898 VIPER System - K(033901, K(090648 Comparison to Predicate Device: The substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicates indentified… | 2009 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 26 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 2 of the 72 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 34 other devices also cite its predicate K033901.
How does its category compare?
All NKB devicesNKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, 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 EXPEDIUMv and VIPER Systems are 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 and VIPER Systems are intended for noncervicall pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of…
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The EXPEDIUMv and VIPER Systems are 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 and VIPER Systems are intended for noncervicall 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.
When used in a percutaneous approach with MIS Instrumentation, the VIPER Systems are 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/K103133 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K103133: Veper System, Expedium System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K103133
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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