510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPANAMA™ Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Flospine · KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body
Cleared on Apr 7, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K060442 (K2m, LLC, 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 72-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1993.
- Decided
- Apr 7, 2021
- Review
- 72 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KWQ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K926453 (1993). 8 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK926453 Synthes (U.S.a.) Anterior Cervical Vertebrae PlateSynthes (Usa) · 1993
- 2 generations backK971883 Synthes Spine Small Stature Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1997 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK022344 Trinica Select Anterior Cervical Plate SystemCenterpulse Spine-Tech, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- This deviceK210182 PANAMA™ Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) SystemFlospine · 2021
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K926453 | Synthes (U.S.a.) Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate | Synthes (Usa) | 1993 | — |
| −2 | K971883 | Synthes Spine Small Stature Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate System | Synthes (Usa) | 1997 | 1 |
| −1 | K022344 | Trinica Select Anterior Cervical Plate System | Centerpulse Spine-Tech, Inc. | 2002 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K210182 | PANAMA™ Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) System | Flospine | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060442 | Pyrenees Cervical Plate SystemSummary page 4…ixation Orthosis Classification Code: KWQ Classification Panel: Orthopedic Regulation Number: 21 CFR sections 888.3060 C1. PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE K060442 K2M - Pyrenees Cervical Plate System C2. ADDITIONAL PREDICATE DEVICE K022344 Zimmer/Centerp… | 2006 |
| * | K022344 | Trinica Select Anterior Cervical Plate SystemSummary page 4…Number: 21 CFR sections 888.3060 C1. PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE K060442 K2M - Pyrenees Cervical Plate System C2. ADDITIONAL PREDICATE DEVICE K022344 Zimmer/Centerpulse - Trinica Select Anterior Cervical Plate C3. REFERENCE DEVICE K141850 Fl… | 2002 |
| † | K141850 | Flospine Pedicle Screw System | 2014 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 28 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.9 years on median.
- 2 of the 8 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K060442.
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. 2021, 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 FloSpine PANAMATM Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior cervical screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The System is indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spinal fusions in patients with degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin 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.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K210182 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K210182: PANAMA™ Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K210182
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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