510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVertiForm Posterior Fixation System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Next Orthosurgical · NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Cleared on Jul 29, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K141291 (Next Orthosurgical, 2014) after a 58-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1985. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 29, 2016
- Review
- 58 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K853033 (1985). 112 ancestors in all, the oldest K781443 (1978). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 15 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK101070 Expedium Spine SystemMedos International SARL · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK130877 Expedium Spine SystemMedos International SARL · 2013
- 1 generation backK141291 Vertiform Posterior Fixation SystemNext Orthosurgical · 2014
- This deviceK161499 VertiForm Posterior Fixation SystemNext Orthosurgical · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK190981 NEX-D2 Posterior Fixation SystemNext Orthosurgical · 2020
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- Root · 15 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 14 generations backK965221 Ransford Cervical Fixation SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 1997
- 13 generations backK982322 Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 12 generations backK002733 Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2000
- 11 generations backK013222 Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 10 generations backK022190 Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 9 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 8 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 7 generations backK062174 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 6 generations backK063156 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK063741 Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK080313 Modification to Expedium Spine SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2008
- 3 generations backK101070 Expedium Spine SystemMedos International SARL · 2010 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK130877 Expedium Spine SystemMedos International SARL · 2013
- 1 generation backK141291 Vertiform Posterior Fixation SystemNext Orthosurgical · 2014
- This deviceK161499 VertiForm Posterior Fixation SystemNext Orthosurgical · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K190981NEX-D2 Posterior Fixation SystemNext Orthosurgical · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K853033 | Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation System | A.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. | 1985 | — |
| −14 | K965221 | Ransford Cervical Fixation System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K982322 | Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2000 | — |
| −11 | K013222 | Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −10 | K022190 | Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K030103 | Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial Screws | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K041203 | Summit Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K062174 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K063156 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K063741 | Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K080313 | Modification to Expedium Spine System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K101070 | Expedium Spine System | Medos International SARL | 2010 | 1 |
| −2 | K130877 | Expedium Spine System | Medos International SARL | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K141291 | Vertiform Posterior Fixation System | Next Orthosurgical | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K161499 | VertiForm Posterior Fixation System | Next Orthosurgical | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K190981 | NEX-D2 Posterior Fixation System | Next Orthosurgical | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 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 NKB device
- #1 K223494 CD Horizon Spinal Systemscore 40.4 · 30 generations · no Class I recall
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- #3 Held for the reportin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141291 | Vertiform Posterior Fixation SystemSummary page 4…21 CFR 888.3070 Device Panel: Orthopedic Legally Marketed Predicate Device: VertiForm Posterior Fixation System, K141291 (Primary) Date Prepared: July 1, 2016 2. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The VertiForm Posterior Fixation System is a… | 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K190981 | NEX-D2 Posterior Fixation System | 2020 | 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.
- 6 of the 112 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K190981 (Next Orthosurgical, 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K141291.
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 VertiForm Posterior Fixation System is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation in skeletally mature patients for the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (DDD), DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies, spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis…
Read the full statement (97 words)
The VertiForm Posterior Fixation System is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation in skeletally mature patients for the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (DDD), DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies, spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis (previous failed fusion). When used as posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the VertiForm Posterior Fixation System is intended to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The device is intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft to facilitate fusion.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K161499 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K161499: VertiForm Posterior Fixation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K161499
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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