510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLumbar Nerve Root Shield
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cleared on Sep 7, 1978 after a 135-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 7, 1978
- Review
- 135 days
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK780706 Lumbar Nerve Root ShieldHeyer Schulte Corp. · 1978
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK003740 Miaspas Minitta Anterior Micro Surgical Transthoracic Approach…Aesculap, Inc. · 2001
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK180610 Geister retractor for neuro - and spine surgeryGeister Medizin Technik GmbH · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK252995 Durashield Device KitSurGenTec, LLC · 2026
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K003740Miaspas Minitta Anterior Micro Surgical Transthoracic Approach InstrumentationAesculap, Inc. · 2001 · cites it directly2descendants
- K180610Geister retractor for neuro - and spine surgeryGeister Medizin Technik GmbH · 2018 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K252995Durashield Device KitSurGenTec, LLC · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K780706 | Lumbar Nerve Root Shield | Heyer Schulte Corp. | 1978 | — |
| +1 | K003740 | Miaspas Minitta Anterior Micro Surgical Transthoracic Approach Instrumentation | Aesculap, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| +2 | K180610 | Geister retractor for neuro - and spine surgery | Geister Medizin Technik GmbH | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K252995 | Durashield Device Kit | SurGenTec, LLC | 2026 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K003740 | Miaspas Minitta Anterior Micro Surgical Transthoracic Approach Instrumentation | 2001 | 2 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K003740 (Aesculap, Inc., 2001) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
https://510kreport.com/device/K780706 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K780706: Lumbar Nerve Root Shield.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K780706
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026