510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVySpan™ PCT System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vy Spine, LLC · NKG Posterior Cervical Screw System
Cleared on Feb 24, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K213394 (Vy Spine, LLC, 2021) after a 64-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1985. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Feb 24, 2023
- Review
- 64 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K853033 (1985). 48 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 15 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK141897 Synapse System, Synthes OC Fusion SystemSynthes USA Products, LLC · 2014
- 2 generations backK142867 Reliance Posterior Cervical-Thoracic SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK213394 Vy Spine™ VySpan™ PCT SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2021
- This deviceK223852 VySpan™ PCT SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK232167 VySpan™ PCT SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023
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- Root · 15 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 14 generations backK965221 Ransford Cervical Fixation SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 1997
- 13 generations backK982322 Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 12 generations backK002733 Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2000
- 11 generations backK013222 Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 10 generations backK022190 Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 9 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 8 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 7 generations backK042508 Sumit Oct Spinal System and Mountaineer Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 6 generations backK062934 SierraSeaspine, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK080526 Sierra SystemSeaspine, Inc. · 2008
- 4 generations backK133698 Synapse SystemSynthes USA Products, LLC · 2014
- 3 generations backK141897 Synapse System, Synthes OC Fusion SystemSynthes USA Products, LLC · 2014
- 2 generations backK142867 Reliance Posterior Cervical-Thoracic SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK213394 Vy Spine™ VySpan™ PCT SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2021
- This deviceK223852 VySpan™ PCT SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K232167VySpan™ PCT SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K853033 | Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation System | A.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. | 1985 | — |
| −14 | K965221 | Ransford Cervical Fixation System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K982322 | Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2000 | — |
| −11 | K013222 | Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −10 | K022190 | Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K030103 | Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial Screws | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K041203 | Summit Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K042508 | Sumit Oct Spinal System and Mountaineer Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K062934 | Sierra | Seaspine, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K080526 | Sierra System | Seaspine, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K133698 | Synapse System | Synthes USA Products, LLC | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K141897 | Synapse System, Synthes OC Fusion System | Synthes USA Products, LLC | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K142867 | Reliance Posterior Cervical-Thoracic System | Reliance Medical Systems, LLC | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K213394 | Vy Spine™ VySpan™ PCT System | Vy Spine, LLC | 2021 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K223852 | VySpan™ PCT System | Vy Spine, LLC | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K232167 | VySpan™ PCT System | Vy Spine, LLC | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K213394 | Vy Spine™ VySpan™ PCT SystemSummary page 4…ct Code: NKG, KWP Substantial Equivalence The VySpan™ PCT System is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate VySpan™ PCT System (K213394) in terms of material, intended use, levels of attachment, size range, and strength. Device Description The VySpan™ PCT System i… | 2021 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K232167 | VySpan™ PCT System | 2023 | 0 |
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 38 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 2 of the 48 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K232167 (Vy Spine, LLC, 2023) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All NKG devicesNKG Posterior Cervical Screw System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NKG
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NKG
58in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NKG
2in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NKG
153in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NKG, 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 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 71 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 16 | 87 | 0 | 73 |
| 2017 | 15 | 108 | 0 | 99 |
| 2018 | 12 | 61 | 1 | 127 |
| 2019 | 8 | 50 | 1 | 214 |
| 2020 | 14 | 59 | 2 | 236 |
| 2021 | 7 | 56 | 0 | 704 |
| 2022 | 7 | 108 | 0 | 175 |
| 2023 | 10 | 58 | 0 | 131 |
| 2024 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 206 |
| 2025 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 153 |
| 2026 | 4 | 169 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The VySpan™ PCT System, which is used to promote fusion of the cervical spine and the cervicothoracic (C1-T3), and is indicated for the following: • ddd (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) • Spondylolisthesis • Spinal stenosis • Fracture/dislocation • Revision of previous cervical spine surgery • Tumors The use of the mini polyaxial screws is limited to placement in the…
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The VySpan™ PCT System, which is used to promote fusion of the cervical spine and the cervicothoracic (C1-T3), and is indicated for the following:
• ddd (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies)
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal stenosis
• Fracture/dislocation
• Revision of previous cervical spine surgery
• Tumors
The use of the mini polyaxial screws is limited to placement in the upper thoracic spine (T1-T3) in treating thoracic conditions only. They are not intended to be placed in the cervical spine.
Hooks and Rods
The rod and hook components are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C1-T3) spine.
The VySpan™ PCT System can also be linked to the VyLink™ Screw System using the dual diameter rods and rod-to-rod connectors.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K223852 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K223852: VySpan™ PCT System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K223852
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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