510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSpinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Spinal Elements, Inc. · NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Cleared on Jul 30, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K052201 (Alphatec Spine, Inc., 2005) and 4 other predicates after a 166-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1985. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 30, 2012
- Review
- 166 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K853033 (1985). 36 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK042508 Sumit Oct Spinal System and Mountaineer Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK062934 SierraSeaspine, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK120467 Spinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal SystemSpinal Elements, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK131427 LOTUSSpinal Elements, Inc. · 2013
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- Root · 10 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 9 generations backK965221 Ransford Cervical Fixation SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 1997
- 8 generations backK982322 Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 7 generations backK002733 Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2000
- 6 generations backK013222 Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 5 generations backK022190 Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 4 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 3 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK042508 Sumit Oct Spinal System and Mountaineer Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK062934 SierraSeaspine, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK120467 Spinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal SystemSpinal Elements, Inc. · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K131427LOTUSSpinal Elements, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K853033 | Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation System | A.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. | 1985 | — |
| −9 | K965221 | Ransford Cervical Fixation System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K982322 | Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2000 | — |
| −6 | K013222 | Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −5 | K022190 | Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030103 | Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial Screws | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K041203 | Summit Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K042508 | Sumit Oct Spinal System and Mountaineer Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K062934 | Sierra | Seaspine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120467 | Spinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal System | Spinal Elements, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K131427 | LOTUS | Spinal Elements, Inc. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K052201 | Solanas Posterior Stabilization SystemSummary page 2…d. Substantial Equivalence Spinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal System is substantially equivalent to Alphatec's Solanas® Posterior Stabilization System (K052201 and K071380), Depuy Spine's Summit®o Ocipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) Spinal System (K002733 and K010681), and SeaSpine's Sierra Sy… | 2005 |
| * | K071380 | Modification to Solanas Posterior Stabilization SystemSummary page 2…tial Equivalence Spinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal System is substantially equivalent to Alphatec's Solanas® Posterior Stabilization System (K052201 and K071380), Depuy Spine's Summit®o Ocipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) Spinal System (K002733 and K010681), and SeaSpine's Sierra System (K06293… | 2007 |
| * | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemSummary page 2…ubstantially equivalent to Alphatec's Solanas® Posterior Stabilization System (K052201 and K071380), Depuy Spine's Summit®o Ocipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) Spinal System (K002733 and K010681), and SeaSpine's Sierra System (K062934) in indications, general design features, performance, function, and material… | 2000 |
| * | K010681 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemSummary page 2…equivalent to Alphatec's Solanas® Posterior Stabilization System (K052201 and K071380), Depuy Spine's Summit®o Ocipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) Spinal System (K002733 and K010681), and SeaSpine's Sierra System (K062934) in indications, general design features, performance, function, and materials. === Page… | 2001 |
| * | K062934 | SierraSummary page 2…rior Stabilization System (K052201 and K071380), Depuy Spine's Summit®o Ocipito-Cervico-Thoracic (OCT) Spinal System (K002733 and K010681), and SeaSpine's Sierra System (K062934) in indications, general design features, performance, function, and materials. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN… | 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K131427 | LOTUS | 2013 | 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 27 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 3 of the 36 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K131427 (Spinal Elements, Inc., 2013) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K052201.
How does its category compare?
All NKB devicesNKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, 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 Spinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal System is intended for posterior fixation of the cervical and thoracic spine (CI-T3) for the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; spinal stenosis; trauma (fracture/dislocation); failed previous fusion; tumors
The use of polyaxial pedicle screws is limited to placement in T I -T3 for treating thoracic conditions only. The screws are not intended to be placed in the cervical spine.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120467 · printed Nov 5, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K120467: Spinal Elements Posterior Cervical/Thoracic Spinal System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120467
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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