510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSilc Fixation System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Globus Medical, Inc. · OWI Bone Fixation Cerclage, Sublaminar
Cleared on May 21, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K060009 (Abbott Spine, Inc., 2006) and 3 other predicates after a 189-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1993. 11 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 21, 2014
- Review
- 189 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OWI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K925812 (1993). 28 ancestors in all, the oldest K781443 (1978). 11 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK925812 Titanium Songer Cable SystemSofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. · 1993
- 5 generations backK974020 Spinal Concepts, Inc., Cfix Cable SystemSpinal Concepts, Inc. · 1997
- 4 generations backK060009 Abbott Spine Universal Clamp SystemAbbott Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK081622 Universal Clamp Stainless Steel SystemAbbott Spine, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK091190 Universal Clamp Stainless Steel System, Models SNA027-0-30060…Zimmer Spine, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK110348 Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation SystemZimmer Spine · 2011
- This deviceK133482 Silc Fixation SystemGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK143350 Nile Alternative FixationK2m, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK161332 NILE Proximal Fixation Spinal SystemK2m, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK160208 NILE Alternative Fixation Spinal SystemK2m, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK222684 XIA® 4.5 Spinal System, XIA® 4.5 Cortical Trajectory, XIA® 3 Spinal…Stryker Spine · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK163181 TRANSLACE™ Spinal Tethering SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2017
Showing 5 of 11 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 11 · See all- K143350Nile Alternative FixationK2m, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly10descendants
- K161332NILE Proximal Fixation Spinal SystemK2m, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K160208NILE Alternative Fixation Spinal SystemK2m, Inc. · 2016 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K222684XIA® 4.5 Spinal System, XIA® 4.5 Cortical Trajectory, XIA® 3 Spinal System, Serrato®…Stryker Spine · 2023 · 3 generations on4descendants
- K163181TRANSLACE™ Spinal Tethering SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on2descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K925812 | Titanium Songer Cable System | Sofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −5 | K974020 | Spinal Concepts, Inc., Cfix Cable System | Spinal Concepts, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K060009 | Abbott Spine Universal Clamp System | Abbott Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K081622 | Universal Clamp Stainless Steel System | Abbott Spine, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K091190 | Universal Clamp Stainless Steel System, Models SNA027-0-30060, SNA027-0-30063 | Zimmer Spine, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K110348 | Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System | Zimmer Spine | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K133482 | Silc Fixation System | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K143350 | Nile Alternative Fixation | K2m, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K161332 | NILE Proximal Fixation Spinal System | K2m, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K160208 | NILE Alternative Fixation Spinal System | K2m, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +3 | K222684 | XIA® 4.5 Spinal System, XIA® 4.5 Cortical Trajectory, XIA® 3 Spinal System… | Stryker Spine | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K163181 | TRANSLACE™ Spinal Tethering System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 OWI device
- #1 K253615 Invictus Bands Systemscore 20.7 · 33 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060009 | Abbott Spine Universal Clamp SystemSummary page 1…Product Codes OWl Regulatory Class 11,Panel Code 87 Predicate(s): Zimmer Spine Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System, K060009, K110348 Medicrea LigaPASS, K1 12736 Pioneer Songer Cable System, K922952 Purpose: The p… | 2006 |
| * | K110348 | Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation SystemSummary page 1…Codes OWl Regulatory Class 11,Panel Code 87 Predicate(s): Zimmer Spine Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System, K060009, K110348 Medicrea LigaPASS, K1 12736 Pioneer Songer Cable System, K922952 Purpose: The purpose of… | 2011 |
| * | K112736 | Pass LP SpinalSummary page 1…11,Panel Code 87 Predicate(s): Zimmer Spine Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System, K060009, K110348 Medicrea LigaPASS, K1 12736 Pioneer Songer Cable System, K922952 Purpose: The purpose of this submission is to request clearance of the… | 2012 |
| * | K922952 | Songer Cable SystemSummary page 1…al Clamp Spinal Fixation System, K060009, K110348 Medicrea LigaPASS, K1 12736 Pioneer Songer Cable System, K922952 Purpose: The purpose of this submission is to request clearance of the SILCTM Fixation System. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The SILCTM Fi… | 1993 |
What descends from it? (11)
See all 113 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 21 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.8 years on median.
- 1 of the 28 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K143350 (K2m, Inc., 2015) has gone furthest, with 10 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K060009.
How does its category compare?
All OWI devicesOWI Bone Fixation Cerclage, Sublaminar: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OWI
2in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OWI
60in 2020
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OWI
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OWI
6in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OWI, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 92 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 93 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 98 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 77 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 | 156 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3 | 60 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SILCTM Fixation System consists of temporary implants for use in orthopedic surgery. The system is intended to provide temporary stabilization as a bone anchor during the development of solid bony fusion and aid in the repair of bone fractures. The indications for use include the following applications: * Spinal trauma surgery, used in sublaminar, interspinous or facet wiring techniques; * Spinal reconstructive surgery, incorporated into constructs…
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The SILCTM Fixation System consists of temporary implants for use in orthopedic surgery. The system is intended to provide temporary stabilization as a bone anchor during the development of solid bony fusion and aid in the repair of bone fractures. The indications for use include the following applications:
* Spinal trauma surgery, used in sublaminar, interspinous or facet wiring techniques;
* Spinal reconstructive surgery, incorporated into constructs for the purpose of correction of spinal deformities such as idiopathic and neuromuscular scaliosis in patients 8 years of age and older, adult scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis;
* Spinal degenerative surgery, as an adjunct to spinal fusions.
The SILCTh Fixation System may also be used in conjunction with other medical implants made of similar metals whenever 'wiring" may help secure the attachment of other implants.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K133482 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K133482: Silc Fixation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K133482
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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