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Ion 3D

K240086510(k) SpecialCleared Feb 8, 202428-day reviewClass U

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

SurGenTec, LLC · MRW System, Facet Screw Spinal Device

Cleared on Feb 8, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K211855 (SurGenTec, LLC, 2022) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2000. 3 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Feb 8, 2024
Review
28 days
Class
Class U
Product code
MRW
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K994308 (2000). 19 ancestors in all, the oldest K953076 (1997). 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2017: 1 other ancestor2013: 1 other ancestor2012: 1 other ancestor2009: 1 other ancestor2008: 1 other ancestor2005: 2 other ancestors2003: 1 other ancestor2002: 2 other ancestors2001: 1 other ancestor1997: 1 other ancestor2026: 1 descendant cleared2024: 2 descendants clearedReference device: K201900 · 3D GraftRasp System · Surgentec · 2020K994308 · Nuvasive Townley Facet Screw · Nuvasive, Inc. · 2000K012773 · Discovery Facet Screw Fixation System · Depuyacromed · 2001K071420 · Chameleon Fixation System · Spinefrontier, Inc. · 2008 · recalledK100154 · Fixcet Spinal Facet Screw System · X-Spine Systems, Inc. · 2010K123932 · Zygafix Spinal Facet Screw System · X-Spine Systems, Inc. · 2013K132126 · Spectrum Spine Fenestrated Facet Screw System · Spectrum Spine, LLC · 2013K211855 · Ion Facet Screw System · SurGenTec, LLC · 20221995200020052010201520202025
  1. Root · 7 generations backK994308 Nuvasive Townley Facet ScrewNuvasive, Inc. · 2000
  2. 6 generations backK012773 Discovery Facet Screw Fixation SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
  3. 5 generations backK071420 Chameleon Fixation SystemSpinefrontier, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
  4. 4 generations backK100154 Fixcet Spinal Facet Screw SystemX-Spine Systems, Inc. · 2010
  5. 3 generations backK123932 Zygafix Spinal Facet Screw SystemX-Spine Systems, Inc. · 2013
  6. 2 generations backK132126 Spectrum Spine Fenestrated Facet Screw SystemSpectrum Spine, LLC · 2013
  7. 1 generation backK211855 Ion Facet Screw SystemSurGenTec, LLC · 2022
  8. This deviceK240086 Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC · 2024
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK241416 Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC · 2024
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK243265 Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC · 2024
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251714 Ion-CSurGenTec, LLC · 2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K241416Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC · 2024 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K243265Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K251714Ion-CSurGenTec, LLC · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−7K994308Nuvasive Townley Facet ScrewNuvasive, Inc.2000—
−6K012773Discovery Facet Screw Fixation SystemDepuyacromed2001—
−5K071420Chameleon Fixation SystemSpinefrontier, Inc.20081
−4K100154Fixcet Spinal Facet Screw SystemX-Spine Systems, Inc.2010—
−3K123932Zygafix Spinal Facet Screw SystemX-Spine Systems, Inc.2013—
−2K132126Spectrum Spine Fenestrated Facet Screw SystemSpectrum Spine, LLC2013—
−1K211855Ion Facet Screw SystemSurGenTec, LLC2022—
0 (this device)K240086Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC2024—
+1K241416Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC2024—
+2K243265Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC2024—
+1K251714Ion-CSurGenTec, LLC2026—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199710
200110
200220
200310
200520
200810
200910
201210
201310
201710

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202420
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K240086, 2000–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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  1. #1 K230840 PMT Facet Fixation System, Lumbar (PMT FFS-LX)score 26.0 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K211855Ion Facet Screw System
Summary page 4
…ed 21 CFR 880.5860. Piston Syringe, Class II Product Code: MRW, FMF, HTR Primary Predicate Device: Ion Facet Screw System (K211855) Reference Device: 3D GraftRasp System (K201900) Device Description: The Ion 3D contains various sized facet screws…
SurGenTec, LLC2022—
†K2019003D GraftRasp SystemSurgentec2020—

Also cleared against K211855: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (3)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K241416Ion 3DSurGenTec, LLC20242
K251714Ion-CSurGenTec, LLC20260

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 24 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
  • 1 of the 19 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K241416 (SurGenTec, LLC, 2024) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K211855.

How does its category compare?

All MRW devices

MRW System, Facet Screw Spinal Device: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MRW

7in 2025

2008: 32009: 62010: 62011: 32012: 42013: 72015: 22016: 22017: 12018: 22019: 32022: 32023: 32024: 72025: 72026 (partial year): 5
2007high 7 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MRW

97in 2025

2008: 88 days median2009: 89 days median2010: 108 days median2011: 122 days median2012: 119 days median2013: 110 days median2019: 90 days median2022: 252 days median2023: 190 days median2024: 50 days median2025: 97 days median2026 (partial year): 169 days median
2007high 252 (2022) · low 50 (2024)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · MRW

3in 2011

2011: 3
2007high 3 (2011) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MRW

3in 2025

2007: 12009: 22010: 72011: 622012: 62013: 42014: 12015: 22016: 12017: 42018: 42021: 12023: 12024: 22025: 3
2007high 62 (2011) · low 0 (2008)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MRW, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—01
200838800
200968902
2010610807
20113122362
2012411906
2013711004
20140—01
20152—02
20162—01
20171—04
20182—04
201939000
20200—00
20210—01
2022325200
2023319001
202475002
202579703
202651690—

What is it indicated for?

The Ion 3D Facet Screw may be used in conjunction with the Ion 3D GraftRasp to perform posterior spinal fusion. The Ion 3D GraftRasp may be used to rasp or decorticate bone from the facets and/or transverse processes and for the delivery of hydrated allograft or autograft. The Ion 3D Facet Screw is indicated for the posterior surgical treatment at C2-S1 (inclusive) spinal levels for the following: • Spondylolisthesis • Spondylolysis • Pseudoarthrosis or…

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The Ion 3D Facet Screw may be used in conjunction with the Ion 3D GraftRasp to perform posterior spinal fusion. The Ion 3D GraftRasp may be used to rasp or decorticate bone from the facets and/or transverse processes and for the delivery of hydrated allograft or autograft.

The Ion 3D Facet Screw is indicated for the posterior surgical treatment at C2-S1 (inclusive) spinal levels for the following:

• Spondylolisthesis

• Spondylolysis

• Pseudoarthrosis or failed previous fusions which are symptomatic

• Degenerative disc disease (DDD) as defined by back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies and/or degenerative disease of the facet with instability

The Ion 3D Facet Screw is intended for use with bone graft material (allograft, or autograft).

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K240086: Ion 3D.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K240086

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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