510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSFC Vertebral Body Replacement
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Konigsee Implantate GmbH · MQP Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device
Cleared on Oct 12, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K091743 (Innvotec Surgical, Inc., 2009) and 2 other predicates after a 266-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1984.
- Decided
- Oct 12, 2011
- Review
- 266 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K841189 (1984). 8 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 4 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 3 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 2 generations backK003836 Synthes Synex Spacer SystemSynthes · 2001 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK061891 Synex IISynthes Spine Co.Lp · 2006
- This deviceK110153 SFC Vertebral Body ReplacementKonigsee Implantate GmbH · 2011
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −3 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K003836 | Synthes Synex Spacer System | Synthes | 2001 | 11 |
| −1 | K061891 | Synex II | Synthes Spine Co.Lp | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K110153 | SFC Vertebral Body Replacement | Konigsee Implantate GmbH | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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 MQP device
- #1 K261810 Vertiwedge® Intraosseous Systemscore 18.1 · 22 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K091743 | Sec VBRSummary page 1…y. The SFCTM VBR is manufactured from Ti6Al4V. Predicate Device(s): The SFCrh was shown to be substantially equivalent to previously cleared devices (Innovotec SEC VBR, K091743; Aesculap Hydrolifi VBR, K083186; Synthes Synex II, K06 1891) and has the same indications for use, design, function, and materia… | 2009 |
| * | K083186 | Aesculap Hydrolift VBR SystemSummary page 1…from Ti6Al4V. Predicate Device(s): The SFCrh was shown to be substantially equivalent to previously cleared devices (Innovotec SEC VBR, K091743; Aesculap Hydrolifi VBR, K083186; Synthes Synex II, K06 1891) and has the same indications for use, design, function, and materials used. Performance: Testing pe… | 2010 |
| * | K061891 | Synex IISummary page 1…vice(s): The SFCrh was shown to be substantially equivalent to previously cleared devices (Innovotec SEC VBR, K091743; Aesculap Hydrolifi VBR, K083186; Synthes Synex II, K06 1891) and has the same indications for use, design, function, and materials used. Performance: Testing performed on this device indic… | 2006 |
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 27 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.2 years on median.
- 1 of the 8 ancestors has a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All MQP devicesMQP Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MQP
4in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MQP
187in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MQP
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MQP
168in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MQP, 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 | 30 | 107 | 2 | 61 |
| 2008 | 17 | 47 | 0 | 76 |
| 2009 | 11 | 115 | 14 | 111 |
| 2010 | 6 | 174 | 2 | 166 |
| 2011 | 8 | 237 | 1 | 121 |
| 2012 | 7 | 82 | 2 | 141 |
| 2013 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 207 |
| 2014 | 5 | 125 | 0 | 216 |
| 2015 | 8 | 126 | 0 | 258 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 129 |
| 2017 | 9 | 97 | 0 | 141 |
| 2018 | 6 | 152 | 0 | 130 |
| 2019 | 8 | 93 | 0 | 117 |
| 2020 | 3 | 103 | 15 | 157 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 208 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 137 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 71 |
| 2024 | 4 | 187 | 0 | 98 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 168 |
| 2026 | 3 | 102 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
SFC™ has been designed to be used in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e. fracture). SFC™ is intended to be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems that are cleared by the FDA for use in thoracic and/or lumbar spine such as posterior pedicle screw and rod system, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems. The SFC™ may be used with autograft or allograft.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K110153 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K110153: SFC Vertebral Body Replacement.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K110153
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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