510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNavigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep Instruments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Cleared on Apr 14, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K150231 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., 2015) and 2 other predicates after a 115-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 2001. 1 of the 302 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 103 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 14, 2017
- Review
- 115 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OLO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K003155 (2001). 198 ancestors in all, the oldest K792352 (1979). 103 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly. 1 of the 302 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 16 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK111264 Cornerstone (R) PSR Cervical Fusion SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA · 2011
- 2 generations backK122037 Anatomic Peek Cervical Fusion System Cornerstone PSR Cervical Fusion…Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2013
- 1 generation backK142559 ELEVATE Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK163581 Navigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep InstrumentsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 56 of its ownK210425 Catalyft PL Expandable Interbody SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 55 of its ownK212524 Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 49 of its ownK214010 Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 42 of its ownK191100 ExcelsiusGPS Spine 1.1 Interbody ModuleGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 28 of its ownK222028 IdentiTi™ Porous Ti Interbody System, IdentiTi™ NanoTec™ Interbody…Alphatec Spine · 2022
Show all 16 generations
- Root · 16 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 15 generations backK012254 VBROsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 14 generations backK021791 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 13 generations backK023570 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 12 generations backK030601 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2003
- 11 generations backK040536 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 10 generations backK041556 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 9 generations backK043561 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 8 generations backK060719 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2006
- 7 generations backK062133 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Spinal and Biologics Div · 2006
- 6 generations backK070173 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK073285 Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 4 generations backK100214 Cornerstone PSR Cervical Interbody Fusion DeviceMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- 3 generations backK111264 Cornerstone (R) PSR Cervical Fusion SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA · 2011
- 2 generations backK122037 Anatomic Peek Cervical Fusion System Cornerstone PSR Cervical Fusion…Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2013
- 1 generation backK142559 ELEVATE Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK163581 Navigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep InstrumentsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2017
Showing 5 of 103 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K211616 ExcelsiusHub2 generations on · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 103 · See all- K210425Catalyft PL Expandable Interbody SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly56descendants
- K212524Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021 · 2 generations on55descendants
- K214010Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA · 2022 · 3 generations on49descendants
- K191100ExcelsiusGPS Spine 1.1 Interbody ModuleGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly42descendants
- K222028IdentiTi™ Porous Ti Interbody System, IdentiTi™ NanoTec™ Interbody System, Transcend™…Alphatec Spine · 2022 · 4 generations on28descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K003155 | Vertebral Body Replacement | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −15 | K012254 | VBR | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −14 | K021791 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −13 | K023570 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K030601 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K040536 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −10 | K041556 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K043561 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K060719 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K062133 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Div | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K070173 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K073285 | Peek Prevail Cervical Interbody Device | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K100214 | Cornerstone PSR Cervical Interbody Fusion Device | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K111264 | Cornerstone (R) PSR Cervical Fusion System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K122037 | Anatomic Peek Cervical Fusion System Cornerstone PSR Cervical Fusion System… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K142559 | ELEVATE Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K163581 | Navigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep Instruments | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K210425 | Catalyft PL Expandable Interbody System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2021 | 1 |
| +2 | K212524 | Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface Technology | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K214010 | Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface Technology | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K191100 | ExcelsiusGPS Spine 1.1 Interbody Module | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K222028 | IdentiTi™ Porous Ti Interbody System, IdentiTi™ NanoTec™ Interbody System… | Alphatec Spine | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| 2026 | 28 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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 OLO device
- #1 K240662 Spine Guidance Software (version 5.0); Xia 3/…score 23.7 · 15 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K150231 | Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsSummary page 4…tereotaxic Instrument (21 CFR 882.4560) Classification: Class II Product Code: OLO III. Predicate Device: • Navigated Disc Prep Instruments (K150231, S.E. 06/16/2015) – primary predicate • Navigated Interbody Trials and Inserter (K131425, S.E. 08/14/2013) – secondary… | 2015 |
| * | K131425 | Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale InserterSummary page 4…III. Predicate Device: • Navigated Disc Prep Instruments (K150231, S.E. 06/16/2015) – primary predicate • Navigated Interbody Trials and Inserter (K131425, S.E. 08/14/2013) – secondary predicate • ELEVATE™ Spinal System (K142559, S.E. 06/09/2015) – secondary pr… | 2013 |
| * | K142559 | ELEVATE Spinal SystemSummary page 4…– primary predicate • Navigated Interbody Trials and Inserter (K131425, S.E. 08/14/2013) – secondary predicate • ELEVATE™ Spinal System (K142559, S.E. 06/09/2015) – secondary predicate The predicate devices have not been subject to a design-related recall. IV. P… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (103)
See all 1033 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K211616ExcelsiusHubGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 21 of the 198 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K210425 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 56 descendants of its own.
- 10 other devices also cite its predicate K150231.
How does its category compare?
All OLO devicesOLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OLO
40in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OLO
119in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OLO
1in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OLO
3,306in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OLO, 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 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 126 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 | 113 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 11 | 138 | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 | 129 | 1 | 60 |
| 2013 | 7 | 137 | 0 | 36 |
| 2014 | 10 | 119 | 3 | 245 |
| 2015 | 10 | 176 | 2 | 466 |
| 2016 | 14 | 120 | 3 | 750 |
| 2017 | 33 | 91 | 2 | 1,076 |
| 2018 | 24 | 97 | 1 | 1,230 |
| 2019 | 35 | 95 | 1 | 1,585 |
| 2020 | 34 | 89 | 6 | 2,746 |
| 2021 | 28 | 91 | 0 | 1,696 |
| 2022 | 40 | 89 | 5 | 1,568 |
| 2023 | 45 | 90 | 7 (1) | 1,493 |
| 2024 | 44 | 90 | 4 | 2,353 |
| 2025 | 40 | 119 | 1 | 3,306 |
| 2026 | 42 | 109 | 6 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Navigated Disc Preparation Instruments are intended to be used to facilitate a discectomy during spinal surgery. The Navigated CAPSTONE™ Trials are intended to be used to facilitate implant size selection of Medtronic intervertebral body fusion devices during spinal surgery. When the Navigated Rotating Shavers are used as trials for ELEVATE™ Spinal System, they are intended to be used to facilitate implant size selection. The Navigated Probe is…
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The Navigated Disc Preparation Instruments are intended to be used to facilitate a discectomy during spinal surgery. The Navigated CAPSTONE™ Trials are intended to be used to facilitate implant size selection of Medtronic intervertebral body fusion devices during spinal surgery. When the Navigated Rotating Shavers are used as trials for ELEVATE™ Spinal System, they are intended to be used to facilitate implant size selection.
The Navigated Probe is intended to be used during pedicle and disc preparation during spinal fusion procedures. The Navigated Inserters are intended to be used for the placement of an implant.
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.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K163581 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K163581: Navigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep Instruments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K163581
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- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
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- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026