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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2019

NavLock Trackers, Robotic Reference Frame

K182104510(k) TraditionalCleared Nov 2, 201891-day reviewClass II21 CFR 882.4560Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Medtronic Navigation · OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument

Cleared on Nov 2, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K171267 (Medtronic Navigation, 2017) after a 91-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1986. 3 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Nov 2, 2018
Review
91 days
Class
Class II
Product code
OLO
Recalls
1
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K862807 (1986). 62 ancestors in all, the oldest K842956 (1984). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2005: 4 other ancestors2008: 2 other ancestors2006: 3 other ancestors2001: 2 other ancestors2000: 5 other ancestors1999: 1 other ancestor1997: 3 other ancestors1994: 4 other ancestors2004: 2 other ancestors2003: 2 other ancestors2002: 3 other ancestors1998: 3 other ancestors1995: 7 other ancestors1988: 2 other ancestors1987: 1 other ancestor1992: 2 other ancestors1989: 1 other ancestor1986: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor1985: 1 other ancestor1990: 1 other ancestor1984: 1 other ancestor2020: 1 descendant cleared2026: 1 descendant cleared2024: 1 descendant clearedReference device: K170011 · StealthStation S8 Spine Software v1.0.0 · Medtronic Navigation · 2017Reference device: K162309 · StealthStation S8 System Platforms and StealthStation Cranial Software · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2017 · Class I recallK862807 · Treace Drill System · Treace Medical, Inc. · 1986×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K964548 (1997), K971059 (1997) K981637 · Integrated Drive/Pump System for Otolaryngology · Linvatec Corp. · 1998K990524 · E9000 System · Linvatec Corp. · 1999K012456 · Sodem High Speed System (Electric) (Ear, Nose, and Throat) · Sodemsystems · 2001K081277 · XPS 4000 System, Midas Rex Legend Ehs System, Integrated Power CONS0LE (Ipc) · Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · 2008 · recalledK111520 · Ipc Powerease System · Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · 2011 · recalledK124004 · Navigated CD Horizon Solera Screwdrivers, Taps, Iliac Taps, Legacy Taps · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · recalledK171267 · NavLock Trackers · Medtronic Navigation · 2017 · recalled19801990200020102020
  1. Root · 10 generations backK862807 Treace Drill SystemTreace Medical, Inc. · 1986
  2. 6 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK111520 Ipc Powerease SystemMedtronic Xomed, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
  4. 2 generations backK124004 Navigated CD Horizon Solera Screwdrivers, Taps, Iliac Taps, Legacy…Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
  5. 1 generation backK171267 NavLock TrackersMedtronic Navigation · 2017 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK182104 NavLock Trackers, Robotic Reference FrameMedtronic Navigation · 2018
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK201327 NavLock TrackersMedtronic Navigation · 2020
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252989 “POINT” Kinguide Agile Hybrid Navigation System; DRF Accessories SetPoint Robotics MedTech, Inc. · 2026
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK232800 Navigation Tracking InstrumentsSI-BONE, Inc. · 2024
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  1. Root · 10 generations backK862807 Treace Drill SystemTreace Medical, Inc. · 1986
  2. 9 generations backK964548 Apex Universal Drive SystemLinvatec Corp. · 1997
  3. 8 generations backK971059 Universal Drive SystemLinvatec Corp. · 1997
  4. 7 generations backK981637 Integrated Drive/Pump System for OtolaryngologyLinvatec Corp. · 1998
  5. 6 generations backK990524 E9000 SystemLinvatec Corp. · 1999
  6. 5 generations backK012456 Sodem High Speed System (Electric) (Ear, Nose, and Throat)Sodemsystems · 2001
  7. 4 generations backK081277 XPS 4000 System, Midas Rex Legend Ehs System, Integrated Power…Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
  8. 3 generations backK111520 Ipc Powerease SystemMedtronic Xomed, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
  9. 2 generations backK124004 Navigated CD Horizon Solera Screwdrivers, Taps, Iliac Taps, Legacy…Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
  10. 1 generation backK171267 NavLock TrackersMedtronic Navigation · 2017 · Recalled
  11. This deviceK182104 NavLock Trackers, Robotic Reference FrameMedtronic Navigation · 2018

Most influential descendants

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  • K201327NavLock TrackersMedtronic Navigation · 2020 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K252989“POINT” Kinguide Agile Hybrid Navigation System; DRF Accessories SetPoint Robotics MedTech, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K232800Navigation Tracking InstrumentsSI-BONE, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−10K862807Treace Drill SystemTreace Medical, Inc.1986—
−9K964548Apex Universal Drive SystemLinvatec Corp.1997—
−8K971059Universal Drive SystemLinvatec Corp.1997—
−7K981637Integrated Drive/Pump System for OtolaryngologyLinvatec Corp.1998—
−6K990524E9000 SystemLinvatec Corp.1999—
−5K012456Sodem High Speed System (Electric) (Ear, Nose, and Throat)Sodemsystems2001—
−4K081277XPS 4000 System, Midas Rex Legend Ehs System, Integrated Power CONS0LE (Ipc)Medtronic Xomed, Inc.20081
−3K111520Ipc Powerease SystemMedtronic Xomed, Inc.20112
−2K124004Navigated CD Horizon Solera Screwdrivers, Taps, Iliac Taps, Legacy TapsMedtronic Navigation, Inc.20131
−1K171267NavLock TrackersMedtronic Navigation20171
0 (this device)K182104NavLock Trackers, Robotic Reference FrameMedtronic Navigation2018—
+1K201327NavLock TrackersMedtronic Navigation2020—
+2K252989“POINT” Kinguide Agile Hybrid Navigation System; DRF Accessories SetPoint Robotics MedTech, Inc.2026—
+2K232800Navigation Tracking InstrumentsSI-BONE, Inc.2024—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198410
198510
198610
198710
198820
198910
199010
199220
199440
199570
199610
199730
199830
199910
200050
200120
200230
200320
200420
200540
200630
200820

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202010
202410
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K182104, 1986–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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 OLO device

  1. #1 K240662 Spine Guidance Software (version 5.0); Xia 3/…score 23.7 · 15 generations · no Class I recall
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K171267NavLock Trackers
Summary page 6
…terbody procedures that utilize the MAZOR X Stealth™ Edition system. IX. Identification of Legally Marketed Devices (Predicate Devices): NavLock Trackers (K171267, S.E. 07/03/2017). This predicate has not been subject to any recall. This predicate is the primary predicate for this subm…
Medtronic Navigation20171
†K170011StealthStation S8 Spine Software v1.0.0Medtronic Navigation2017—
†K162309StealthStation S8 System Platforms and StealthStation Cranial SoftwareMedtronic Navigation, Inc.2017Class I

Also cleared against K171267: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (3)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K201327NavLock TrackersMedtronic Navigation20202

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Aug 28, 2019Class IIZ-1693-2020Employee errorProduct was incorrectly assembled which could affect navigation accuracy of the device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 32 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
  • 10 of the 62 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K201327 (Medtronic Navigation, 2020) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K171267.

How does its category compare?

All OLO devices

OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · OLO

40in 2025

2009: 112010: 92011: 112012: 72013: 72014: 102015: 102016: 142017: 332018: 242019: 352020: 342021: 282022: 402023: 452024: 442025: 402026 (partial year): 42
2007high 45 (2023) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · OLO

119in 2025

2009: 126 days median2010: 113 days median2011: 138 days median2012: 129 days median2013: 137 days median2014: 119 days median2015: 176 days median2016: 120 days median2017: 91 days median2018: 97 days median2019: 95 days median2020: 89 days median2021: 91 days median2022: 89 days median2023: 90 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 119 days median2026 (partial year): 109 days median
2007high 176 (2015) · low 89 (2020)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · OLO

1in 2025

2010: 12011: 12012: 12014: 32015: 22016: 32017: 22018: 12019: 12020: 62022: 52023: 7, 1 Class I2024: 42025: 12026 (partial year): 6
2007high 7 (2023) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · OLO

3,306in 2025

2008: 12009: 42010: 42011: 102012: 602013: 362014: 2452015: 4662016: 7502017: 1,0762018: 1,2302019: 1,5852020: 2,7462021: 1,6962022: 1,5682023: 1,4932024: 2,3532025: 3,306
2007high 3,306 (2025) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code OLO, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—00
20080—01
20091112604
2010911314
201111138110
20127129160
20137137036
2014101193245
2015101762466
2016141203750
2017339121,076
2018249711,230
2019359511,585
2020348962,746
2021289101,696
2022408951,568
202345907 (1)1,493
2024449042,353
20254011913,306
2026421096—

What is it indicated for?

The NavLock™ Trackers are intended to enable navigation of Medtronic instrumentation used during spinal fusion and interbody procedures with the MAZOR X Stealth™ Edition system. The NavLock™ Trackers should only be used with Medtronic instruments on the MAZOR X Stealth™ Edition system.

The Robotic Reference Frame is an accessory to the MAZOR X Stealth Edition system and is intended to enable navigation during spinal fusion and interbody procedures that utilize the MAZOR X Stealth Edition system

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K182104: NavLock Trackers, Robotic Reference Frame.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182104

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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