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ClearedLigaPASS
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medicrea International SA · OWI Bone Fixation Cerclage, Sublaminar
Cleared on Apr 3, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K172021 (Medicrea International SA, 2017) after a 141-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1993. 9 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 3, 2018
- Review
- 141 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OWI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K925812 (1993). 31 ancestors in all, the oldest K781443 (1978). 9 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK925812 Titanium Songer Cable SystemSofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. · 1993
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK132395 LigapassMedicrea International · 2013
- 2 generations backK160698 LigaPASSMedicrea International SA · 2016
- 1 generation backK172021 LigaPASSMedicrea International SA · 2017
- This deviceK173506 LigaPASSMedicrea International SA · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK222097 OLYMPIC Deformity Band SystemAstura Medical · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK231694 MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation SystemAstura Medical · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK213659 LigaPASS™ 2.0 Ligament Augmentation SystemMedicrea International SA · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK211057 LigaPASS® Spinal System, CD Horizon™ Spinal SystemMedtronic, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK261374 LigaPASS™ SystemMedicrea International S.A.S · 2026
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- Root · 9 generations backK925812 Titanium Songer Cable SystemSofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. · 1993
- 8 generations backK974020 Spinal Concepts, Inc., Cfix Cable SystemSpinal Concepts, Inc. · 1997
- 7 generations backK060009 Abbott Spine Universal Clamp SystemAbbott Spine, Inc. · 2006
- 6 generations backK081622 Universal Clamp Stainless Steel SystemAbbott Spine, Inc. · 2008
- 5 generations backK091190 Universal Clamp Stainless Steel System, Models SNA027-0-30060…Zimmer Spine, Inc. · 2009
- 4 generations backK110348 Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation SystemZimmer Spine · 2011
- 3 generations backK132395 LigapassMedicrea International · 2013
- 2 generations backK160698 LigaPASSMedicrea International SA · 2016
- 1 generation backK172021 LigaPASSMedicrea International SA · 2017
- This deviceK173506 LigaPASSMedicrea International SA · 2018
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K222097OLYMPIC Deformity Band SystemAstura Medical · 2023 · cites it directly3descendants
- K231694MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation SystemAstura Medical · 2023 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K213659LigaPASS™ 2.0 Ligament Augmentation SystemMedicrea International SA · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K211057LigaPASS® Spinal System, CD Horizon™ Spinal SystemMedtronic, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly1descendant
- K261374LigaPASS™ SystemMedicrea International S.A.S · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K925812 | Titanium Songer Cable System | Sofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −8 | K974020 | Spinal Concepts, Inc., Cfix Cable System | Spinal Concepts, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K060009 | Abbott Spine Universal Clamp System | Abbott Spine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K081622 | Universal Clamp Stainless Steel System | Abbott Spine, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −5 | K091190 | Universal Clamp Stainless Steel System, Models SNA027-0-30060, SNA027-0-30063 | Zimmer Spine, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K110348 | Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System | Zimmer Spine | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K132395 | Ligapass | Medicrea International | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K160698 | LigaPASS | Medicrea International SA | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K172021 | LigaPASS | Medicrea International SA | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173506 | LigaPASS | Medicrea International SA | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K222097 | OLYMPIC Deformity Band System | Astura Medical | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K231694 | MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation System | Astura Medical | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K213659 | LigaPASS™ 2.0 Ligament Augmentation System | Medicrea International SA | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K211057 | LigaPASS® Spinal System, CD Horizon™ Spinal System | Medtronic, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K261374 | LigaPASS™ System | Medicrea International S.A.S | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
Planning a device in OWI? 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 OWI device
- #1 K253615 Invictus Bands Systemscore 20.7 · 33 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172021 | LigaPASSSummary page 4…Class II 3. Predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent: Primary predicate device: • LigaPASS, (MEDICREA INTERNATIONAL, K172021) 4. Description of the device: The LigaPASS System connects a rod to a vertebral body using a specific type of connector and a… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (9)
4 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 25 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 1 of the 31 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K222097 (Astura Medical, 2023) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K172021.
How does its category compare?
All OWI devicesOWI Bone Fixation Cerclage, Sublaminar: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OWI
2in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OWI
60in 2020
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OWI
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OWI
6in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OWI, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 92 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 93 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 98 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 77 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 | 156 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3 | 60 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The LigaPASS is a temporary implant for use in orthopedic surgery. The system is intended to provide temporary stabilization as a bone anchor during the development of solid bony fusion and aid in the repair of bone fractures. The indications for use include the following applications: -Spinal trauma, used in sublaminar, or facet wiring techniques -Spinal reconstruction surgery, incorporated into constructs for the purpose of correction of spinal…
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The LigaPASS is a temporary implant for use in orthopedic surgery. The system is intended to provide temporary stabilization as a bone anchor during the development of solid bony fusion and aid in the repair of bone fractures. The indications for use include the following applications:
-Spinal trauma, used in sublaminar, or facet wiring techniques
-Spinal reconstruction surgery, incorporated into constructs for the purpose of correction of spinal deformities such as idiopathic and neuromuscular scoliosis in patients 8 years of age and older, adult scoliosis, and kyphosis;
-Spinal degenerative surgery, as an adjunct to spinal fusions;
The LigaPASS system may also be used in conjunction with other medical implant grade implants made of titanium or cobalt chrome alloy whenever "wiring" may help secure the attachment of other implants.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173506 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173506: LigaPASS.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173506
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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