# K982875: Modification to Zplate-Atl Anterior Fixation System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Danek Medical, Inc.
- Decided: Jan 19, 1999 after 158 days
- Product code: KWQ (Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3060
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K092765: Lanx Anterior Plating System (2010), 1 descendant of its own
- K202309: Epic Anterior Thoracolumbar Plate System, Gallery Laminoplasty Fixation System, Concero Facet Screw System, Alpine XC Adjustable Fusion System, Aspen MIS Fusion System, L-Plate MIS Fusion System (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The ZPLATE-ATL™ Anterior Fixation System is intended for screw/bolt fixation/ attachment to the anterolateral intervertebral bodies from T1 to LS only. This system is to be used only on one side and placed in such a manner as to be as far away from blood vessels such as the aorta and nerve roots as possible, When properly used, this system will provide temporary stabilization until 2 solid spinal fusion develops. Specific indications include: 1. Degenerative disc disease (as defined by back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). 2. Pseudoarthrosis. 3. Spondylolysis. 4. Spondylolisthesis. 5. Fracture. 6. Neoplastic disease. 7. Unsuccessful previous fusion surgery. 8. Lordotic deformities of the spine. 9. Idiopathic thoracolumbar or lumbar scoliosis 10. Deformity (i.e., scoliosis, lordosis, and/or kyphosis) associated with deficient posterior elements such as that resulting from laminectomy, spina bifida, or myelomenigocele. 11. Neuromuscular deformity (i.e., scoliosis, lordosis, and / or kyphosis) associated with pelvic obliquity. Warning: This device is not approved for screw attachment to the posterior elements (pedicle) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K982875
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology