510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides – MC and Drill Pilot Instruments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medacta International S.A. · PQC Pedicle Screw Placement Guide
Cleared on Apr 19, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K153273 (Medacta International S.A., 2016) and 1 other predicate after a 161-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 2004. 1 of the 151 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 19, 2018
- Review
- 161 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PQC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K040583 (2004). 145 ancestors in all, the oldest K781443 (1978). 5 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly. 1 of the 151 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 15 generations backK040583 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK121115 M.U.S.T Pedicle Screw SystemMedacta International · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK132788 Myspine Pedicle Screw Placement GuidesMedacta International · 2014
- 1 generation backK153273 MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides - LPMedacta International S.A. · 2016
- This deviceK173472 MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides – MC and Drill Pilot…Medacta International S.A. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK200792 MySpine S2-Alar/Alar-Iliac Pedicle Screw Placement GuidesMedacta Inernational SA · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK203673 MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides Extension (MySpine Low…Medacta International S.A. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK220888 MySpine S2-SI Pedicle and Sacro-Iliac Screw Placement GuidesMedacta International S.A. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK231515 MySpine Cervical GuidesMedacta International S.A. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK231483 MySpine Unilateral GuidesMedacta International S.A. · 2023
Show all 15 generations
- Root · 15 generations backK040583 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 14 generations backK041118 Modification to CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 13 generations backK042025 Modification to CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK043151 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2005
- 11 generations backK050809 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2005
- 10 generations backK052187 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2005
- 9 generations backK053101 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2006
- 8 generations backK091442 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2009
- 7 generations backK091974 Modification to CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK102555 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2010
- 5 generations backK112473 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2011
- 4 generations backK113174 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK121115 M.U.S.T Pedicle Screw SystemMedacta International · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK132788 Myspine Pedicle Screw Placement GuidesMedacta International · 2014
- 1 generation backK153273 MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides - LPMedacta International S.A. · 2016
- This deviceK173472 MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides – MC and Drill Pilot…Medacta International S.A. · 2018
Class I recalls in this family
- K100952 Modification to Synthes Matrix System3 generations back · 2010
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K200792MySpine S2-Alar/Alar-Iliac Pedicle Screw Placement GuidesMedacta Inernational SA · 2020 · cites it directly4descendants
- K203673MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides Extension (MySpine Low Profile Guides, MySpine MC…Medacta International S.A. · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
- K220888MySpine S2-SI Pedicle and Sacro-Iliac Screw Placement GuidesMedacta International S.A. · 2022 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K231515MySpine Cervical GuidesMedacta International S.A. · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
- K231483MySpine Unilateral GuidesMedacta International S.A. · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K040583 | Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −14 | K041118 | Modification to CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −13 | K042025 | Modification to CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2004 | 4 |
| −12 | K043151 | Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2005 | — |
| −11 | K050809 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −10 | K052187 | Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K053101 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K091442 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2009 | — |
| −7 | K091974 | Modification to CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2009 | 1 |
| −6 | K102555 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K112473 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K113174 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −3 | K121115 | M.U.S.T Pedicle Screw System | Medacta International | 2012 | 1 |
| −2 | K132788 | Myspine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides | Medacta International | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K153273 | MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides - LP | Medacta International S.A. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173472 | MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides – MC and Drill Pilot Instruments | Medacta International S.A. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K200792 | MySpine S2-Alar/Alar-Iliac Pedicle Screw Placement Guides | Medacta Inernational SA | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K203673 | MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides Extension (MySpine Low Profile Guides… | Medacta International S.A. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K220888 | MySpine S2-SI Pedicle and Sacro-Iliac Screw Placement Guides | Medacta International S.A. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K231515 | MySpine Cervical Guides | Medacta International S.A. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K231483 | MySpine Unilateral Guides | Medacta International S.A. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 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 PQC device
- #1 K253472 FIREFLY® Pedicle Screw Navigation Guidescore 15.7 · 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K153273 | MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides - LPSummary page 4…tion II III. Predicate Device Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices: Primary Predicate • MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides – LP, K153273, Medacta International SA Additional Predicate: • MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides, K132788, Medacta International SA… | 2016 |
| * | K132788 | Myspine Pedicle Screw Placement GuidesSummary page 4…Primary Predicate • MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides – LP, K153273, Medacta International SA Additional Predicate: • MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides, K132788, Medacta International SA K17… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (5)
4 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.
- K100952Modification to Synthes Matrix SystemSynthes Spine · 2010 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2010 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5 months on median.
- 22 of the 145 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K200792 (Medacta Inernational SA, 2020) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K153273.
How does its category compare?
All PQC devicesPQC Pedicle Screw Placement Guide: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PQC
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PQC
82in 2018
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PQC
No recall names PQC since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · PQC
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PQC, 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 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 82 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
MySpine is intended for use with M.U.S.T Pedicle Screw System and its cleared indications for use. MySpine Drill Pilot is intended as a thoracic and lumbar posterior pedicle targeting guide for patients requiring spinal fusion between the levels of T1 to LS. The device is intended for perforating a guiding hole to assist in the positioning of pedicle screws in the vertebral body. MySpine MC is intended as a lumbar and sacral posterior pedicle targeting…
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MySpine is intended for use with M.U.S.T Pedicle Screw System and its cleared indications for use.
MySpine Drill Pilot is intended as a thoracic and lumbar posterior pedicle targeting guide for patients requiring spinal fusion between the levels of T1 to LS. The device is intended for perforating a guiding hole to assist in the positioning of pedicle screws in the vertebral body.
MySpine MC is intended as a lumbar and sacral posterior pedicle targeting guide for patients requiring spinal fusion between the levels of L1 to S1.
The device is provided with two options:
* Drill based
* K-wire based
MySpine MC drill based are intended for perforating a guiding hole to assist in the positioning of pedicle screws in the vertebral body.
MySpine MC k-wire based are intended for the placement of K-wires to assist in the positioning of pedicle screws in the vertebral body.
Use of the guides involves a surgical planning software used pre-operatively to plan the surgical placement of the components on the basis of patient radiological images with identifiable placement anatomical landmarks and surgical equipment components. These components include patient-specific guides fabricated on the basis of the surgical plan to precisely reference the placement of the implant components intra-operatively per the surgical plan.
MySpine MC and Drill Pilot guides are intended for single use only.
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/K173472 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173472: MySpine Pedicle Screw Placement Guides – MC and Drill Pilot Instruments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173472
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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