510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSOLSTICE OCT System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Life Spine, Inc. · KWP Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal
Cleared on Apr 7, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K120998 (Life Spine, 2012) after a 64-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Apr 7, 2015
- Review
- 64 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K003155 (2001). 110 ancestors in all, the oldest K841189 (1984). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 15 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK110522 Vertex Reconstruction System, Vertex Select Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK113593 Nextgen Altius Oct SystemBiomet Spine (Aka Ebi, LLC) · 2012
- 1 generation backK120998 Solstice Cross ConnectorLife Spine · 2012
- This deviceK150229 SOLSTICE OCT SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2015
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- Root · 15 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 14 generations backK012254 VBROsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 13 generations backK021791 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 12 generations backK023570 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 11 generations backK030601 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2003
- 10 generations backK040536 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 9 generations backK041556 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 8 generations backK043561 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 7 generations backK060719 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2006
- 6 generations backK061938 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK062427 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2006
- 4 generations backK070742 Modification to Vertex Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2007
- 3 generations backK110522 Vertex Reconstruction System, Vertex Select Reconstruction SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK113593 Nextgen Altius Oct SystemBiomet Spine (Aka Ebi, LLC) · 2012
- 1 generation backK120998 Solstice Cross ConnectorLife Spine · 2012
- This deviceK150229 SOLSTICE OCT SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2015
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K003155 | Vertebral Body Replacement | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −14 | K012254 | VBR | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −13 | K021791 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K023570 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K030601 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K040536 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K041556 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K043561 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K060719 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K061938 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K062427 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K070742 | Modification to Vertex Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K110522 | Vertex Reconstruction System, Vertex Select Reconstruction System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K113593 | Nextgen Altius Oct System | Biomet Spine (Aka Ebi, LLC) | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K120998 | Solstice Cross Connector | Life Spine | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150229 | SOLSTICE OCT System | Life Spine, Inc. | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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 KWP? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120998 | Solstice Cross ConnectorSummary page 4…on Name: Spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis Classification: KWP, CFR 888.3050, Class II Predicate Device: The Solstice OCT System (K120998) Reference Device: The Nautilus Spinal System (K132866) & (K073480) Device Description: The SOLSTICE OCT System is a… | 2012 |
| † | K132866 | Nautilus Spinal System | 2013 |
| † | K073480 | Life Spine Cross Connector | 2008 |
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 14 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 7 of the 110 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All KWP devicesKWP Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Interlaminal: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KWP
9in 2015
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWP
113in 2015
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWP
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWP
494in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWP, 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 | 14 | 96 | 2 | 210 |
| 2008 | 13 | 50 | 1 | 594 |
| 2009 | 12 | 89 | 23 | 682 |
| 2010 | 14 | 186 | 2 | 474 |
| 2011 | 12 | 67 | 6 | 792 |
| 2012 | 18 | 112 | 1 | 918 |
| 2013 | 12 | 99 | 3 | 1,090 |
| 2014 | 13 | 138 | 0 | 1,022 |
| 2015 | 9 | 113 | 1 | 1,348 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 3 | 1,379 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 864 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 657 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 2 | 518 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 796 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 525 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 2 | 335 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 332 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 436 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 494 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
When intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and occipito-cervico-thoracic junction (Occiput – T3), the SOLSTICE OCT System, when properly used, is intended for: Degenerative Disc Disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; spinal stenosis; fracture/dislocation; Atlanto/axial fracture with instability; occipitocervical dislocation; revision…
Read the full statement (144 words)
When intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and occipito-cervico-thoracic junction (Occiput – T3), the SOLSTICE OCT System, when properly used, is intended for: Degenerative Disc Disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; spinal stenosis; fracture/dislocation; Atlanto/axial fracture with instability; occipitocervical dislocation; revision of previous cervical spine surgery; and tumors.
When used with occipital plate, the bone screws are limited to occipital fixation only. The bone screws are not intended to be used in the cervical spine.
The use of thoracic screws is limited to placement in T1-T3 for anchoring the construct only. They are not intended to be placed in the cervical spine.
The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C1-T3) spine.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150229 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150229: SOLSTICE OCT System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150229
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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