510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAthena Cervical Plate System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medyssey USA, Inc. · KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Cleared on Jul 20, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K081567 (Vertebron, Inc., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 198-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1992. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 20, 2018
- Review
- 198 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K922087 (1992). 35 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK922087 Anterior Cervical Plate SystemSofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. · 1992
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK051815 Modification to Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK062110 Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK081567 Vertebron SSP Cervical Plating SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK180022 Athena Cervical Plate SystemMedyssey USA, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK183409 Athena II Cervical Plate SystemMedyssey USA, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230301 Athena III Cervical Plate SystemMedyssey USA, Inc. · 2023
Show all 10 generations
- Root · 10 generations backK922087 Anterior Cervical Plate SystemSofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. · 1992
- 9 generations backK990005 Spinal Concepts, Inc. (Sci) Anterior Cervical Plate SystemSpinal Concepts, Inc. · 1999 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK000486 Abc Cervical Plating SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2000
- 7 generations backK012184 Blackstone Iii Anterior Cervical Plating SystemBlackstone Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK030595 Blackstone Fusion Anterior Cervical Plating SystemBlackstone Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK040003 Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2004
- 4 generations backK043181 Modification to Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK051815 Modification to Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK062110 Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK081567 Vertebron SSP Cervical Plating SystemVertebron, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK180022 Athena Cervical Plate SystemMedyssey USA, Inc. · 2018
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K922087 | Anterior Cervical Plate System | Sofamor Danek Mfg., Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −9 | K990005 | Spinal Concepts, Inc. (Sci) Anterior Cervical Plate System | Spinal Concepts, Inc. | 1999 | 1 |
| −8 | K000486 | Abc Cervical Plating System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K012184 | Blackstone Iii Anterior Cervical Plating System | Blackstone Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030595 | Blackstone Fusion Anterior Cervical Plating System | Blackstone Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K040003 | Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate System | Vertebron, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K043181 | Modification to Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate System | Vertebron, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K051815 | Modification to Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate System | Vertebron, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K062110 | Vertebron SCP Cervical Plate System | Vertebron, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K081567 | Vertebron SSP Cervical Plating System | Vertebron, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180022 | Athena Cervical Plate System | Medyssey USA, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K183409 | Athena II Cervical Plate System | Medyssey USA, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K230301 | Athena III Cervical Plate System | Medyssey USA, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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 KWQ device
- #1 K233640 Segmental Plating System (SPS);IdentiTi SPS…score 21.9 · 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K081567 | Vertebron SSP Cervical Plating SystemSummary page 4…te System can be implanted in the sub-axial cervical spine from C3 through C7 levels. Predicate Device(s): The primary predicate device is the Vertebron Cervical Plate (K081567). An additional predicate device is the Vectra Cervical Plate System (K050451). The Athena Cervical Plate was compared to the pre… | 2008 |
| * | K050451 | Synthes Vectra SystemSummary page 4…levels. Predicate Device(s): The primary predicate device is the Vertebron Cervical Plate (K081567). An additional predicate device is the Vectra Cervical Plate System (K050451). The Athena Cervical Plate was compared to the predicated devices in regards to:… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K183409 | Athena II Cervical Plate System | 2019 | 1 |
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 26 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 35 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K183409 (Medyssey USA, Inc., 2019) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K081567.
How does its category compare?
All KWQ devicesKWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KWQ
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KWQ
64in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KWQ
1in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KWQ
248in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KWQ, 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 | 27 | 101 | 2 | 288 |
| 2008 | 32 | 70 | 33 | 348 |
| 2009 | 23 | 90 | 35 | 355 |
| 2010 | 23 | 104 | 2 | 691 |
| 2011 | 22 | 95 | 5 | 415 |
| 2012 | 26 | 90 | 7 | 544 |
| 2013 | 22 | 88 | 6 | 796 |
| 2014 | 17 | 124 | 0 | 546 |
| 2015 | 25 | 102 | 2 | 562 |
| 2016 | 15 | 121 | 9 | 502 |
| 2017 | 20 | 67 | 8 | 492 |
| 2018 | 22 | 95 | 1 | 341 |
| 2019 | 26 | 81 | 0 | 298 |
| 2020 | 26 | 55 | 0 | 400 |
| 2021 | 17 | 59 | 0 | 591 |
| 2022 | 18 | 85 | 0 | 392 |
| 2023 | 16 | 59 | 0 | 320 |
| 2024 | 17 | 64 | 0 | 419 |
| 2025 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 248 |
| 2026 | 10 | 76 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Athena Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine. The system is indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of a solid spinal fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis), pseudoarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusions. The Athena Cervical Plate System can be implanted in the sub-axial cervical spine from C3 through C7 levels.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K180022 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180022: Athena Cervical Plate System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180022
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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