510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for Use with the STEALTHSTATION System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the IPC POWEREASE System, Medtronic Navigated Reusable Instruments for Use with the STEALTHSTATION and IPC POWEREASE Systems
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Cleared on Feb 18, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K113174 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., 2011) and 8 other predicates after an 83-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1985. 84 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 18, 2016
- Review
- 83 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 9
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K853033 (1985). 248 ancestors in all, the oldest K841189 (1984). 84 later devices descend from it, 13 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK080313 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK111571 Viper SystemsJohnson & Johnson · 2011
- 1 generation backK121020 Viper SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK153442 CD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 48 of its ownK161014 NuVasive® Reline® SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 39 of its ownK170126 NuVasive® Reline® 4.5-5.0 SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 20 of its ownK221244 CD Horizon™ Spinal SystemMedtronic · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 17 of its ownK223494 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 13 of its ownK190636 NuVasive® Reline® 4.5-5.0 SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2019
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- Root · 14 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 13 generations backK965221 Ransford Cervical Fixation SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 1997
- 12 generations backK982322 Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 11 generations backK002733 Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2000
- 10 generations backK013222 Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 9 generations backK022190 Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 8 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 7 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 6 generations backK062174 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK063156 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK063741 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK080313 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK111571 Viper SystemsJohnson & Johnson · 2011
- 1 generation backK121020 Viper SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK153442 CD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2016
Showing 5 of 84 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 84 · See all- K161014NuVasive® Reline® SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016 · cites it directly48descendants
- K170126NuVasive® Reline® 4.5-5.0 SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2017 · 2 generations on39descendants
- K221244CD Horizon™ Spinal SystemMedtronic · 2022 · cites it directly20descendants
- K223494CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic · 2023 · 2 generations on17descendants
- K190636NuVasive® Reline® 4.5-5.0 SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2019 · 3 generations on13descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K853033 | Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation System | A.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. | 1985 | — |
| −13 | K965221 | Ransford Cervical Fixation System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K982322 | Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2000 | — |
| −10 | K013222 | Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K022190 | Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K030103 | Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial Screws | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K041203 | Summit Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K062174 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K063156 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K063741 | Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K080313 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K111571 | Viper Systems | Johnson & Johnson | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K121020 | Viper System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153442 | CD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K161014 | NuVasive® Reline® System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K170126 | NuVasive® Reline® 4.5-5.0 System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K221244 | CD Horizon™ Spinal System | Medtronic | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K223494 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K190636 | NuVasive® Reline® 4.5-5.0 System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2026 | 17 | 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? (9)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K113174 | CD Horizon Spinal SystemSummary page 9…CFR 878.4820 Predicates There are 9 Predicates. CD HORIZON® Spinal System K113174, S.E. 11/21/2011 (Primary Predicate) K050439, S.E. 03/24/2005… | 2011 |
| * | K050439 | CD Horizon Spinal SystemSummary page 9…CD HORIZON® Spinal System K113174, S.E. 11/21/2011 (Primary Predicate) K050439, S.E. 03/24/2005 K102555, S.E. 11/17/2010 K152457, S.E. 10/27… | 2005 |
| * | K102555 | CD Horizon Spinal SystemSummary page 9…K113174, S.E. 11/21/2011 (Primary Predicate) K050439, S.E. 03/24/2005 K102555, S.E. 11/17/2010 K152457, S.E. 10/27/2015 DePuy Spine Inc. -… | 2010 |
| * | K152457 | CD HORIZON Spinal SystemSummary page 9…rimary Predicate) K050439, S.E. 03/24/2005 K102555, S.E. 11/17/2010 K152457, S.E. 10/27/2015 DePuy Spine Inc. - VIPER K121020, S.E. 05/03… | 2015 |
| * | K121020 | Viper SystemSummary page 9…, S.E. 11/17/2010 K152457, S.E. 10/27/2015 DePuy Spine Inc. - VIPER K121020, S.E. 05/03/2012 Medtronic Navigated Instruments K150231, S.… | 2012 |
| * | K150231 | Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsSummary page 9…. - VIPER K121020, S.E. 05/03/2012 Medtronic Navigated Instruments K150231, S.E. 06/16/2015 IPC® POWEREASE® System K111520, S.E. 10/26/… | 2015 |
| * | K111520 | Ipc Powerease SystemSummary page 9…igated Instruments K150231, S.E. 06/16/2015 IPC® POWEREASE® System K111520, S.E. 10/26/2011 Medtronic Navigated Taps and Screwdrivers K… | 2011 |
| * | K124004 | Navigated CD Horizon Solera Screwdrivers, Taps, Iliac Taps, Legacy TapsSummary page 9…K111520, S.E. 10/26/2011 Medtronic Navigated Taps and Screwdrivers K124004, S.E. 03/22/2013 K140454, S.E. 05/22/2014 The predicates have… | 2013 |
| * | K140454 | Navigated CD Horizon Solera Screwdriver/TapsSummary page 9…Medtronic Navigated Taps and Screwdrivers K124004, S.E. 03/22/2013 K140454, S.E. 05/22/2014 The predicates have not been subject to a design related… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (84)
See all 8413 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K161014 | NuVasive® Reline® System | 2016 | 48 |
| K221244 | CD Horizon™ Spinal System | 2022 | 20 |
| K201251 | CarboClear Navigated Instruments | 2020 | 9 |
| K210716 | CarboClear X Pedicle Screw System, CarboClear X Navigated Instruments | 2021 | 8 |
| K233951 | CD Horizon ModuLeX Spinal System (Shanks, Head Assemblies, and Set Screw) | 2024 | 5 |
| K162921 | Navigated Instrument System | 2017 | 5 |
| K172115 | Navigated Instrument System | 2018 | 4 |
| K240846 | CarboClear® Hybrid Pedicle Screw System; CarboClear® Hybrid Navigated Instruments… | 2024 | 2 |
| K252322 | SIros-X System | 2025 | 0 |
| K223301 | ASTRA & AVANT Navigation Instruments System and ASTRA-OCT Navigation Instruments System | 2023 | 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 31 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 27 of the 248 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K161014 (Nu Vasive, Incorporated, 2016) has gone furthest, with 48 descendants of its own.
- 36 other devices also cite its predicate K113174.
How does its category compare?
All NKB devicesNKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, 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 CD HORIZON® Spinal System with or without SEXTANT® instrumentation is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion 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, or lordosis), tumor…
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The CD HORIZON® Spinal System with or without SEXTANT® instrumentation is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion 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, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion. Except for hooks, when used as an anterolateral thoracic/lumbar system, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System may also be used for the same indications as an adjunct to fusion.
With the exception of degenerative disc disease, the CD HORIZON® LEGACY™ 3.5mm rods and the CD HORIZON® Spinal System PEEK rods and associated components may be used for the aforementioned indications in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion. The 3.5mm rods may be used for the specific pediatric indications noted below.
When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat progressive spinal deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis) including idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital scoliosis. Additionally, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System is intended to treat pediatric patients diagnosed with the following conditions: spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis, fracture caused by tumor and/or trauma, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion. These devices are to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.
The CD HORIZON® SPIRE™ Plate is a posterior, single-level, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for use in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients. It is intended for plate fixation/attachment to spinous processes for the purpose of achieving supplemental fixation in the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (as previously defined), spondylolisthesis, trauma, and/or tumor.
In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System rods may be connected to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System with the VERTEX® rod connector. Refer to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System Package Insert for a list of the VERTEX® indications of use.
The Navigated Disc Preparation Instruments are intended to be used to facilitate a discectomy during spinal surgery. The Navigated Trials are intended to be used to facilitate implant size selection of Medtronic intervertebral body fusion devices during spinal surgery.
The Navigated Probe is intended to be used during pedicle and disc preparation during spinal fusion procedures.
Navigated instruments are specifically designed for use with the StealthStation® System, which is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a skull, a long bone, or vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy.
IPC® System is indicated for the incision/cutting, removal, drilling and sawing of soft and hard tissue and bone, and biomaterials in Neurosurgical (Cranial, Craniofacial), Orthopedic, Arthroscopic, Spinal, Sternotomy, and General surgical procedures.
The IPC® POWEREASE® System is indicated for drilling, tapping and driving screws and working end attachments during spinal surgery, including open and minimally invasive procedures. It is also used in placement or cutting of screws, posts and rods.
Medtronic Navigated Reusable Instruments are intended to be used during the preparation and placement of Medtronic screws during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open, or minimally invasive, procedures. Medtronic Navigated Reusable Instruments are specifically designed for use with the StealthStation® System, which is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to a CT or MR-based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy. Medtronic Navigated Reusable Instruments are also compatible with the IPC® POWEREASE™ System.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K153442 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153442: CD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for Use with the STEALTHSTATION System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the IPC POWEREASE System, Medtronic Navigated Reusable Instruments for Use with the STEALTHSTATION and IPC POWEREASE Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153442
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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