510(k) · Cleared
ClearedExpedium Spine System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Johnson & Johnson · NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Cleared on Oct 26, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K063772 (Depuy Spine, Inc., 2007) and 4 other predicates after a 240-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1985. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 26, 2011
- Review
- 240 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K853033 (1985). 72 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- 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 backK063772 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK092473 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK110551 Expedium Spine SystemJohnson & Johnson · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK170821 ChoiceSpine™ Proliant® Posterior Pedicle Screw and Hook Fixation…Choicespine, LP · 2017
Show all 12 generations
- 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 backK063772 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK092473 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK110551 Expedium Spine SystemJohnson & Johnson · 2011
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K170821ChoiceSpine™ Proliant® Posterior Pedicle Screw and Hook Fixation SystemChoicespine, LP · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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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 | K063772 | Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K092473 | Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K110551 | Expedium Spine System | Johnson & Johnson | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K170821 | ChoiceSpine™ Proliant® Posterior Pedicle Screw and Hook Fixation System | Choicespine, LP | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 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? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063772 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 2…E. Product Code(s) NKB, MNI, MNH, KWQ, KWP F. Predicate Device Name Trade name: DePuy Spine EXPEDIUMO Spine System (K063772) DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K090230) DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K(092473)… | 2007 |
| * | K090230 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 2…B, MNI, MNH, KWQ, KWP F. Predicate Device Name Trade name: DePuy Spine EXPEDIUMO Spine System (K063772) DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K090230) DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K(092473) DePuy Spine MOSS MIAMI Spine System (1(011182)… | 2009 |
| * | K092473 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 2…name: DePuy Spine EXPEDIUMO Spine System (K063772) DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K090230) DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K(092473) DePuy Spine MOSS MIAMI Spine System (1(011182) DePuy Spine MOSS MIAMI Spine System (K(023804… | 2009 |
| * | K011182 | Modified Moss Miami 4.35MM Diameter Polyaxial ScrewsSummary page 2…DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K090230) DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K(092473) DePuy Spine MOSS MIAMI Spine System (1(011182) DePuy Spine MOSS MIAMI Spine System (K(023804) E. Device Description The EXPEDIUM®… | 2001 |
| * | K023804 | Moss Miami Spinal System Pin NutSummary page 2…DePuy Spine EXPEDIUM® Spine System (K(092473) DePuy Spine MOSS MIAMI Spine System (1(011182) DePuy Spine MOSS MIAMI Spine System (K(023804) E. Device Description The EXPEDIUM® 4.5mm Spine System isa rod-hook-screw system. The… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K170821 | ChoiceSpine™ Proliant® Posterior Pedicle Screw and Hook Fixation System | 2017 | 0 |
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 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 2 of the 72 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K170821 (Choicespine, LP, 2017) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K063772.
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 EXPEDIIJM 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 acuite and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine. The EXPEDIUM Spine System is intended for noncervical pedlicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic…
Read the full statement (102 words)
The EXPEDIIJM 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 acuite and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine.
The EXPEDIUM Spine System is intended for noncervical pedlicle 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; pseudlarthrosis; and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K110551 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K110551: 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/K110551
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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