# K191835: CREO Stabilization System, Navigation Instruments, ExcelsiusGPS Instruments

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Globus Medical, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 6, 2019 after 28 days
- Product code: NKB (Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3070
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 15 generations back to K853033 (1985). 185 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
1 of 188 devices in its family (counting itself) has a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K182375: CREO® Stabilization System, Navigation Instruments, ExcelsiusGPS®, Globus Medical, Inc. (2019) Summary page 7.
- K124058: Creo Stabilization System, Globus Medical, Inc. (2013) Summary page 7.

## Most influential descendants
- K203153: CREO Stabilization System, Navigation Instruments, ExcelsiusGPS (2021), 1 descendant of its own
- K253739: SCRIPT™ Rods, CREO™ Stabilization System,  REVERE® Stabilization System, REVERE® 4.5 Stabilization System, NuVasive Reline™ System (2026), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The CREO® Stabilization System implants are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation (T1-S2/ilium), posterior hook fixation (T1-L5), or anterolateral fixation (T8-L5). Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature patients (including small stature) and for pediatric patients. These devices are indicated as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities or curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis, Scheuermann’s Disease), tumor, stenosis, and failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis). When used as an adjunct to fusion, the CREO® Stabilization System is intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. In addition, the CREO® Stabilization System is intended for treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft, having implants attached to the lumbosacral spine and/or ilium with removal of the implants after attainment of a solid fusion. Levels of pedicle screw fixation for these patients are L3-sacrum/ilium. When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the CREO® Stabilization System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The CREO® Stabilization System is intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach. In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the CREO® Stabilization System rods may be connected to the REVERE® Stabilization System (4.5mm, 5.5mm, or 6.35mm rod) or ELLIPSE® Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic Spinal System (3.5mm rod) using corresponding connectors. Refer to the REVERE®, or ELLIPSE® system package insert for instructions and indications of use. In-Line Connector Growing Rods are indicated in patients under 10 years of age with potential for additional spine growth who require surgical treatment to obtain and maintain correction of severe, progressive, life-threatening, early onset spinal deformities associated with thoracic insufficiency, including early onset scoliosis, as part of a growing rod construct. Globus Navigation Instruments are intended to be used during the preparation and placement of CREO® screws during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or minimally invasive procedures. These instruments are 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. Globus Navigation Instruments are intended to be used during the preparation and placement of Globus screws (QUARTEX®, CREO®, REVERE®, REVOLVE®, ELLIPSE®, PROTEX® CT, and SI-LOK®) during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or minimally invasive procedures. These instruments are 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 MRI based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy. The ExcelsiusGPS® is intended for use as an aid for precisely locating anatomical structures and for the spatial positioning and orientation of an instrument holder or guide tube to be used by surgeons for navigating and/or guiding compatible surgical instruments in open or percutaneous procedures provided that the required fiducial markers and rigid patient anatomy can be identified on CT scans or fluoroscopy. The system is indicated for the placement of spinal and orthopedic bone screws.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K191835
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology