510(k) · Cleared
ClearedChoice Spine Navigation System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Choicespine, LP · OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Cleared on Jan 8, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K150231 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., 2015) and 1 other predicate after a 102-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1984. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 8, 2019
- Review
- 102 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OLO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K841189 (1984). 198 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK112405 Clydesdales Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK131425 Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale…Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK150231 Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK182721 Choice Spine Navigation SystemChoicespine, LP · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK203561 ChoiceSpine Navigation SystemChoice Spine, LLC · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK220024 ChoiceSpine Navigation SystemChoice Spine, LLC · 2022
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- Root · 14 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 13 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 12 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 11 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 10 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 9 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 8 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
- 7 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 6 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 4 generations backK100175 Clydesdale Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- 3 generations backK112405 Clydesdales Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK131425 Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale…Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK150231 Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK182721 Choice Spine Navigation SystemChoicespine, LP · 2019
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −13 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −12 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K042930 | Spacevision Cage System | Spine Vision, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K062759 | Paramount VBR System | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K072120 | Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K073291 | Capstone Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K100175 | Clydesdale Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K112405 | Clydesdales Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K131425 | Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale Inserter | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. | 2013 | 10 |
| −1 | K150231 | Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE Trials | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182721 | Choice Spine Navigation System | Choicespine, LP | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K203561 | ChoiceSpine Navigation System | Choice Spine, LLC | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K220024 | ChoiceSpine Navigation System | Choice Spine, LLC | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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.
Planning a device in OLO? 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K150231 | Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsSummary page 6…rietary or 510k Number Manufacturer Predicate Type Model Name Navigated Disc Prep K150231 Medtronic Primary Instruments Thunde… | 2015 |
| * | K132049 | Thunderbolt and Lancer Pedicle Screw SystemsSummary page 6…Medtronic Primary Instruments Thunderbolt and Lancer Choice Spine, K132049 Additional Pedicle Screw System… | 2014 |
| † | K124004 | Navigated CD Horizon Solera Screwdrivers, Taps, Iliac Taps, Legacy Taps | 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K203561 | ChoiceSpine Navigation System | 2021 | 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 35 years and passes through 11 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 24 of the 198 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K203561 (Choice Spine, LLC, 2021) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant 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. 2019, 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 Choice Spine Navigation reusable instruments are intended to be used during preparation and placement of Choice Spine Lancer™ and Thunderbolt™ system screws during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or minimally invasive procedures. The Choice Spine Navigation reusable instruments are specifically designed for use with the Medtronic® StealthStation® System, which is indicated for any…
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The Choice Spine Navigation reusable instruments are intended to be used during preparation and placement of Choice Spine Lancer™ and Thunderbolt™ system screws during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or minimally invasive procedures. The Choice Spine Navigation reusable instruments are specifically designed for use with the Medtronic® 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 as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182721 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182721: Choice Spine Navigation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182721
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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