510(k) · Cleared
ClearedQ Pedicle Instruments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
K2m, Inc. · OLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Cleared on Mar 17, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K240662 (Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co KG, 2024) after a 27-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1985. 1 of the 70 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Mar 17, 2026
- Review
- 27 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OLO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K853033 (1985). 69 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 70 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 16 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK192911 Brainlab Compatible K2M Navigation InstrumentsK2m, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK203205 Navigated Spine InstrumentsStryker Spine · 2021
- 1 generation backK240662 Spine Guidance Software (version 5.0); Xia 3/ Serrato Q Instruments…Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co KG · 2024
- This deviceK260546 Q Pedicle InstrumentsK2m, Inc. · 2026
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- Root · 16 generations backK853033 Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation SystemA.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. · 1985
- 15 generations backK965221 Ransford Cervical Fixation SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 1997
- 14 generations backK982322 Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1998
- 13 generations backK002733 Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2000
- 12 generations backK013222 Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 11 generations backK022190 Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 10 generations backK030103 Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial ScrewsDepuyacromed · 2003
- 9 generations backK041203 Summit Oct Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 8 generations backK050979 S4 Spinal SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2005
- 7 generations backK060152 Modification to S4 Spinal SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2006
- 6 generations backK062327 Modification to S4 Spinal SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK130887 S4C Navigation InstrumentsAesculap Implant System, Inc. · 2013
- 4 generations backK181890 Brainlab Compatible K2M Navigation InstrumentsK2m · 2018
- 3 generations backK192911 Brainlab Compatible K2M Navigation InstrumentsK2m, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK203205 Navigated Spine InstrumentsStryker Spine · 2021
- 1 generation backK240662 Spine Guidance Software (version 5.0); Xia 3/ Serrato Q Instruments…Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co KG · 2024
- This deviceK260546 Q Pedicle InstrumentsK2m, Inc. · 2026
Class I recalls in this family
- K070106 VV Fluoro 3D6 generations back · 2007
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K853033 | Hartshill Rect & Wires, Spinal Fixation System | A.W. Showell (Surgicraft), Ltd. | 1985 | — |
| −15 | K965221 | Ransford Cervical Fixation System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −14 | K982322 | Synthes Spine Occipital-Cervical Plate/Rod and Hook System | Synthes (Usa) | 1998 | — |
| −13 | K002733 | Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2000 | — |
| −12 | K013222 | Summit Occipito-Cervico- Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K022190 | Modification to Summit Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic (Oct) Spinal System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K030103 | Summit Oct Spinal System Minipolyaxial Screws | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K041203 | Summit Oct Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K050979 | S4 Spinal System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −7 | K060152 | Modification to S4 Spinal System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K062327 | Modification to S4 Spinal System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K130887 | S4C Navigation Instruments | Aesculap Implant System, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −4 | K181890 | Brainlab Compatible K2M Navigation Instruments | K2m | 2018 | — |
| −3 | K192911 | Brainlab Compatible K2M Navigation Instruments | K2m, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| −2 | K203205 | Navigated Spine Instruments | Stryker Spine | 2021 | — |
| −1 | K240662 | Spine Guidance Software (version 5.0); Xia 3/ Serrato Q Instruments; Everest Q… | Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co KG | 2024 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K260546 | Q Pedicle Instruments | K2m, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K240662 | Spine Guidance Software (version 5.0); Xia 3/ Serrato Q Instruments; Everest Q…Summary page 6…6 === 3 Predicate Device The following is the legally marketed primary predicate device for the subject device included in this Special 510(k): Q Pedicle Instruments – K240662 Reference device for previously cleared compatibility with Mako Spine: Q Pedicle Instruments – K241517 4 Device Description Th… | 2024 |
| † | K241517 | Q Guidance System; Mako Spine System; | 2024 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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.
- K070106VV Fluoro 3DBrainlab AG · 2007 · 6 generations back · ◆ in the 2007 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 41 years and passes through 11 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 11 of the 69 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K240662.
How does its category compare?
All OLO devicesOLO Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, 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?
VB Spine Q Pedicle Instruments are intended to be used as accessories to Stryker's Spine Guidance System to facilitate placement of VB Spine implants. They can be navigated instruments or non-navigated manual instruments. When navigated, VB Spine Q Pedicle Instruments are specifically designed for use with the Spine Guidance Software. They are intended to be used with a Q Navigation Adaptor and associated trackers manually or under power with a Stryker…
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VB Spine Q Pedicle Instruments are intended to be used as accessories to Stryker's Spine Guidance System to facilitate placement of VB Spine implants. They can be navigated instruments or non-navigated manual instruments. When navigated, VB Spine Q Pedicle Instruments are specifically designed for use with the Spine Guidance Software. They are intended to be used with a Q Navigation Adaptor and associated trackers manually or under power with a Stryker Rotary Handpiece to facilitate pedicle preparation and placement of VB Spine implants in the non-cervical spine in adult and pediatric (adolescent) patients in accordance with the indications and contraindications of the associated VB Spine Implant System and/or Stryker's Spine Guidance System.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K260546 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K260546: Q Pedicle Instruments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K260546
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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