510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDark Star Navigation Instrument System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Republic Spine, LLC · OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Cleared on Sep 27, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K161210 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 2016) after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1984.
- Decided
- Sep 27, 2021
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OLO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K841189 (1984). 122 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 15 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK131425 Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale…Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK150231 Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- 1 generation backK161210 RIALTO (TM) SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use…Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2016
- This deviceK212028 Dark Star Navigation Instrument SystemRepublic Spine, LLC · 2021
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- Root · 15 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 14 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 13 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 12 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 11 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 10 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 9 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
- 8 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 7 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 6 generations backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 5 generations backK100175 Clydesdale Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- 4 generations backK112405 Clydesdales Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK131425 Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale…Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK150231 Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- 1 generation backK161210 RIALTO (TM) SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use…Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2016
- This deviceK212028 Dark Star Navigation Instrument SystemRepublic Spine, LLC · 2021
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −14 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −13 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −12 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K042930 | Spacevision Cage System | Spine Vision, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K062759 | Paramount VBR System | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −7 | K072120 | Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K073291 | Capstone Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −5 | K100175 | Clydesdale Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K112405 | Clydesdales Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K131425 | Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale Inserter | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. | 2013 | 10 |
| −2 | K150231 | Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE Trials | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K161210 | RIALTO (TM) SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K212028 | Dark Star Navigation Instrument System | Republic Spine, LLC | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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? (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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K161210 | RIALTO (TM) SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the IPC (TM)…Summary page 5…l Name Manufacturer Product Predicate Number Code Type K161210 Medtronic Navigated Reusable Manual Medtronic OLO Primary Instruments for… | 2016 |
| † | K201420 | Republic Spine Dark Star Spinal System | 2021 |
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 37 years and passes through 11 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 19 of the 122 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 26 other devices also cite its predicate K161210.
How does its category compare?
All OLO devicesOLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, 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?
Dark Star Navigated Instrument System is intended to be used during the preparation and placement of Dark Star 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 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/K212028 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212028: Dark Star Navigation Instrument System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K212028
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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