# K990515: Mathis Vertebral and Bone Biopsy System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: International Medical Systems
- Decided: May 13, 1999 after 84 days
- Product code: KNW (Instrument, Biopsy)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1075
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K890925 (1989). 1 ancestor in all.
30 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 32 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K890925: Manan Bone Marrow Biopsy Needle, Manan Medical Products, Inc. (1989) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K032943: Stryker Vertebral Body and Bone Biopsy Kits, Stryker Capture Body and Bone Biospsy Kits (2003), 29 descendants of its own
- K060148: Ebi Vertebroplasty Systems (2006), 18 descendants of its own
- K063248: Arcuate Vertebral Augmentation System (2007), 17 descendants of its own
- K070293: Benvenue VCF Osteo Coil System (2007), 10 descendants of its own
- K132817: Kiva VCF Treatment System (2014), 9 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Mathis Vertebral and Bone Biopsy Systems are intended for use by physicians performing bone marrow biopsy procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K990515
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology