510(k) · Cleared
ClearedZeus Spinal System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Shanghai Sanyou Medical Co, Ltd. · NKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Cleared on Oct 10, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K152781 (Shanghai Sanyou Medical Co, Ltd., 2016) and 3 other predicates after a 188-day review. Its family tree reaches back 19 generations to 2004. 1 of the 342 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 10, 2023
- Review
- 188 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NKB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 19 generations to K040583 (2004). 339 ancestors in all, the oldest K781443 (1978). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 342 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 19 generations backK040583 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 15 generations between
- 3 generations backK153463 CD HORIZON Spinal System, IPC POWEREASE SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK170679 CD HORIZON® Spinal System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use…Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2017
- 1 generation backK201407 CD Horizon™ Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK230961 Zeus Spinal SystemShanghai Sanyou Medical Co, Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK240392 JAZZ Spinal SystemImplanet · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK252437 JAZZ Spinal SystemImplanet · 2025
Show all 19 generations
- Root · 19 generations backK040583 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 18 generations backK041118 Modification to CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2004
- 17 generations backK042025 Modification to CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 16 generations backK043151 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2005
- 15 generations backK050809 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2005
- 14 generations backK052187 Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2005
- 13 generations backK053101 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2006
- 12 generations backK091442 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2009
- 11 generations backK091974 Modification to CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK102555 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2010
- 9 generations backK112473 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · 2011
- 8 generations backK113174 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK121680 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2012
- 6 generations backK122862 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2012
- 5 generations backK141605 CD Horizon Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2014
- 4 generations backK143019 CD HORIZON Spinal System, IPC POWEREASE SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- 3 generations backK153463 CD HORIZON Spinal System, IPC POWEREASE SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK170679 CD HORIZON® Spinal System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use…Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2017
- 1 generation backK201407 CD Horizon™ Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK230961 Zeus Spinal SystemShanghai Sanyou Medical Co, Ltd. · 2023
Class I recalls in this family
- K100952 Modification to Synthes Matrix System3 generations back · 2010
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −19 | K040583 | Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −18 | K041118 | Modification to CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2004 | — |
| −17 | K042025 | Modification to CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2004 | 4 |
| −16 | K043151 | Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2005 | — |
| −15 | K050809 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −14 | K052187 | Modification to: CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2005 | — |
| −13 | K053101 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2006 | — |
| −12 | K091442 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2009 | — |
| −11 | K091974 | Modification to CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2009 | 1 |
| −10 | K102555 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −9 | K112473 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −8 | K113174 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −7 | K121680 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −6 | K122862 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −5 | K141605 | CD Horizon Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −4 | K143019 | CD HORIZON Spinal System, IPC POWEREASE System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −3 | K153463 | CD HORIZON Spinal System, IPC POWEREASE System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K170679 | CD HORIZON® Spinal System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2017 | — |
| −1 | K201407 | CD Horizon™ Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K230961 | Zeus Spinal System | Shanghai Sanyou Medical Co, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K240392 | JAZZ Spinal System | Implanet | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K252437 | JAZZ Spinal System | Implanet | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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 NKB device
- #1 K223494 CD Horizon Spinal Systemscore 40.4 · 30 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K152781 | Adena-Zina SystemSummary page 6…xation is provided via a posterior approach. The components are made from titanium alloy or cobalt chrome alloy. Components of the system include the originally cleared (K152781) straight and pre-bent rods, fixed and fixed angle reduction screws, multi-axial and multiaxial reduction screws, T-links, domino… | 2016 |
| * | K212066 | Adena-Zina SystemSummary page 6…tiaxial reduction screws, T-links, domino connectors, sacro-illiac connectors, as well as the Duetto dual headed screws and connectors, along with associated set screws (K212066) The subject submission seeks to add new Ø5.5mm pre-bend rods, single head and dual head polyaxial (multi-axial) screws, dual he… | 2021 |
| * | K201407 | CD Horizon™ Spinal SystemSummary page 6…cate: Shanghai Sanyou Adena-Zina System – K152781 Secondary Predicates: Shanghai Sanyou Adena-Zina System – K212066 Medtronic CD Horizon Spinal System– K201407 DePuy Spine, Inc. EXPEDIUM® Spine System – K102249 There are insignificant differences between the subject Zeus Sp… | 2020 |
| * | K102249 | Expedium Spine SystemSummary page 6…econdary Predicates: Shanghai Sanyou Adena-Zina System – K212066 Medtronic CD Horizon Spinal System– K201407 DePuy Spine, Inc. EXPEDIUM® Spine System – K102249 There are insignificant differences between the subject Zeus Spinal System and the predicate devices. The Indica… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K100952Modification to Synthes Matrix SystemSynthes Spine · 2010 · 3 generations back · ◆ in the 2010 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 19 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7 months on median.
- 35 of the 339 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K240392 (Implanet, 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K152781.
How does its category compare?
All NKB devicesNKB Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle 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 · NKB
24in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NKB
61in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NKB
1in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NKB
1,171in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NKB, 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 | 38 | 87 | 4 | 34 |
| 2008 | 36 | 59 | 5 | 82 |
| 2009 | 44 | 71 | 33 | 171 |
| 2010 | 37 | 111 | 4 | 462 |
| 2011 | 48 | 84 | 3 | 577 |
| 2012 | 60 | 79 | 13 | 1,747 |
| 2013 | 35 | 73 | 0 | 1,962 |
| 2014 | 46 | 90 | 3 (1) | 1,671 |
| 2015 | 55 | 90 | 3 | 1,446 |
| 2016 | 50 | 84 | 1 | 1,585 |
| 2017 | 63 | 69 | 1 | 1,618 |
| 2018 | 56 | 61 | 3 | 1,684 |
| 2019 | 39 | 84 | 1 | 1,915 |
| 2020 | 48 | 68 | 1 | 2,076 |
| 2021 | 32 | 61 | 0 | 1,745 |
| 2022 | 34 | 88 | 5 | 1,339 |
| 2023 | 44 | 72 | 2 | 919 |
| 2024 | 39 | 57 | 3 | 1,614 |
| 2025 | 24 | 61 | 1 | 1,171 |
| 2026 | 30 | 91 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Zeus Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for skeletally mature patients for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studes); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis and/or lordosis); tumor…
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The Zeus Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for skeletally mature patients for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studes); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis and/or lordosis); tumor, pseuudarthrosis; and/or failed previous fusion.
In addition, when used as a pedicle screw fixation system, the Zeus Spinal System is intended for skeletally mature patients with severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the fifth lumbar-first sacral, L5-S1 vertebra, who are receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft only, who are having the device attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (levels may be from L3 to the sacrum/ilium), who are having the device removed after the attainment of a solid fusion
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K230961 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K230961: Zeus Spinal System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K230961
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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