510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Spineway SA · NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Cleared on Aug 4, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K131802 (Depuy Spine, A Johnson & Johnson Company, 2013) and 1 other predicate after a 77-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1985. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 4, 2016
- Review
- 77 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K853033 (1985). 98 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 3 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 backK101993 Viper System, Expedium SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131802 Expedium, Viper. Viper 2 Spine SystemDepuy Spine, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013
- This deviceK161387 Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal SystemsSpineway SA · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK253045 “Socko” Vimax Spinal Fixation SystemSocko Medical Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK231658 VEOS Spinal Fixation SystemSpineway · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK191726 mont blanc & mont blanc MIS Spinal SystemsSpineway SA · 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 backK101993 Viper System, Expedium SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131802 Expedium, Viper. Viper 2 Spine SystemDepuy Spine, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013
- This deviceK161387 Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal SystemsSpineway SA · 2016
Most influential descendants
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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 | K101993 | Viper System, Expedium System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2010 | 8 |
| −1 | K131802 | Expedium, Viper. Viper 2 Spine System | Depuy Spine, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K161387 | Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems | Spineway SA | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K253045 | “Socko” Vimax Spinal Fixation System | Socko Medical Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K231658 | VEOS Spinal Fixation System | Spineway | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K191726 | mont blanc & mont blanc MIS Spinal Systems | Spineway SA | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 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.
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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K131802 | Expedium, Viper. Viper 2 Spine SystemSummary page 5…Predicate Device(s): The Spineway Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems are substantially equivalent to the primary predicate, the DePuy Viper and Viper2 Systems (K131802). The additional predicate device is the Spineway Mont Blanc system (K150185). Performance Standards: The pre-clinical testing p… | 2013 |
| * | K150185 | Mont Blanc Spinal SystemSummary page 5…s are substantially equivalent to the primary predicate, the DePuy Viper and Viper2 Systems (K131802). The additional predicate device is the Spineway Mont Blanc system (K150185). Performance Standards: The pre-clinical testing performed per ASTM F1717-14 includes: • Static compression bend • Stat… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (3)
3 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 31 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 5 of the 98 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K253045 (Socko Medical Co., Ltd., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 13 other devices also cite its predicate K131802.
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 Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems are intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine and sacral/iliac screw fixation. The Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems are intended for noncervical pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation for the following…
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The Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems are intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine and sacral/iliac screw fixation.
The Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems are intended for noncervical pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation 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, and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients.
When used in a posterior percutaneous approach with MIS instrumentation, the Mont Blanc MIS System is intended for noncervical pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation 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, and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients.
When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems metallic implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems are intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K161387 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K161387: Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc MIS Spinal Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K161387
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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