510(k) · Cleared
ClearedK2M, Pyrenees Cervical Plate System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
K2m, Inc. · KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Cleared on Jan 17, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K063544 (K2m, Inc., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 64-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1993. 28 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 17, 2012
- Review
- 64 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K926453 (1993). 16 ancestors in all, the oldest K792352 (1979). 28 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK926453 Synthes (U.S.a.) Anterior Cervical Vertebrae PlateSynthes (Usa) · 1993
- 2 generations backK971883 Synthes Spine Small Stature Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1997 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK063544 Modification to Pyrenees Cervical Plate SystemK2m, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK113329 K2M, Pyrenees Cervical Plate SystemK2m, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 21 of its ownK130202 Iris Anterior Cervical PlateLife Spine, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 18 of its ownK163104 Terrace™ Anterior Cervical Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 15 of its ownK190016 Lateral Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 9 of its ownK203065 Lumbar Spine Truss System Plating Solution (LSTS-PS)4Web, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK182473 PYRENEES Cervical Plate System, BLUE RIDGE Cervical Plate System…K2m, Inc. · 2018
Showing 5 of 28 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 28 · See all- K130202Iris Anterior Cervical PlateLife Spine, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly21descendants
- K163104Terrace™ Anterior Cervical Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2017 · 2 generations on18descendants
- K190016Lateral Plate SystemCorelink, LLC · 2019 · 3 generations on15descendants
- K203065Lumbar Spine Truss System Plating Solution (LSTS-PS)4Web, Inc. · 2021 · 4 generations on9descendants
- K182473PYRENEES Cervical Plate System, BLUE RIDGE Cervical Plate System, OZARK Cervical Plate…K2m, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K926453 | Synthes (U.S.a.) Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate | Synthes (Usa) | 1993 | — |
| −2 | K971883 | Synthes Spine Small Stature Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate System | Synthes (Usa) | 1997 | 1 |
| −1 | K063544 | Modification to Pyrenees Cervical Plate System | K2m, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K113329 | K2M, Pyrenees Cervical Plate System | K2m, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K130202 | Iris Anterior Cervical Plate | Life Spine, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K163104 | Terrace™ Anterior Cervical Plate System | Corelink, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K190016 | Lateral Plate System | Corelink, LLC | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K203065 | Lumbar Spine Truss System Plating Solution (LSTS-PS) | 4Web, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K182473 | PYRENEES Cervical Plate System, BLUE RIDGE Cervical Plate System, OZARK… | K2m, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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 KWQ? 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 KWQ device
- #1 K233640 Segmental Plating System (SPS);IdentiTi SPS…score 21.9 · 31 generations · no Class I recall
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- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063544 | Modification to Pyrenees Cervical Plate SystemSummary page 1…Device Class: 11 3. Predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent * Pyrenees Cervical Plate System ( K2M, Inc. ) K063544 * Amendia Cervical Plate System, K1 00265 4. Description of the device: The K2M Cervical Plate System is a spi… | 2007 |
| * | K100265 | Diamond Anterior Cervical Plate SystemSummary page 1…or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent * Pyrenees Cervical Plate System ( K2M, Inc. ) K063544 * Amendia Cervical Plate System, K1 00265 4. Description of the device: The K2M Cervical Plate System is a spinal fixation system which consists of cervical scre… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (28)
See all 283 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 19 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.9 years on median.
- 2 of the 16 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K130202 (Life Spine, Inc., 2013) has gone furthest, with 21 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K063544.
How does its category compare?
All KWQ devicesKWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KWQ
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWQ
64in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWQ
1in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWQ
248in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWQ, 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 | 27 | 101 | 2 | 288 |
| 2008 | 32 | 70 | 33 | 348 |
| 2009 | 23 | 90 | 35 | 355 |
| 2010 | 23 | 104 | 2 | 691 |
| 2011 | 22 | 95 | 5 | 415 |
| 2012 | 26 | 90 | 7 | 544 |
| 2013 | 22 | 88 | 6 | 796 |
| 2014 | 17 | 124 | 0 | 546 |
| 2015 | 25 | 102 | 2 | 562 |
| 2016 | 15 | 121 | 9 | 502 |
| 2017 | 20 | 67 | 8 | 492 |
| 2018 | 22 | 95 | 1 | 341 |
| 2019 | 26 | 81 | 0 | 298 |
| 2020 | 26 | 55 | 0 | 400 |
| 2021 | 17 | 59 | 0 | 591 |
| 2022 | 18 | 85 | 0 | 392 |
| 2023 | 16 | 59 | 0 | 320 |
| 2024 | 17 | 64 | 0 | 419 |
| 2025 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 248 |
| 2026 | 10 | 76 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The K2M Cervical Plate Systems are indicated for use in anterior screw fixation to the cervical spine (C2-C7) for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (including fractures), spinal stenosis and tumors (primary and metastatic), failed previous fusions (pseudarthrosis) and deformity (defined as scoliosis, kyphosis or lordosis).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K113329 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K113329: K2M, Pyrenees Cervical Plate System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K113329
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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