Globus Medical: FDA 510(k) clearances across all its applicant names
FDA lists 423 510(k) clearances, 3 PMA and 0 De Novo decisions across the 7 applicant names Caduvo groups under Globus Medical, first 1999, latest 2026. Median 510(k) review time across these names: 94 days. Since 2017 the median was 93 days, against 101 days for all cleared 510(k)s in the same product codes. Groups are curated by Caduvo from public sources listed below; FDA does not group applicants. Counts include filings made before an acquisition, and can include older filings by a business that was later sold when FDA records them under the same applicant name; see the notes on this page.
510(k) clearances per year
| Year | Clearances | Median review days |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 23 | 93 |
| 2013 | 24 | 132 |
| 2014 | 27 | 120 |
| 2015 | 28 | 100 |
| 2016 | 27 | 100 |
| 2017 | 44 | 92 |
| 2018 | 23 | 134 |
| 2019 | 26 | 89 |
| 2020 | 20 | 100 |
| 2021 | 15 | 89 |
| 2022 | 11 | 119 |
| 2023 | 12 | 88 |
| 2024 | 13 | 88 |
| 2025 | 6 | 168 |
| 2026 | 7 | 164 |
The 7 FDA applicant names in this group
| Applicant name | 510(k) clearances | PMA | De Novo | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 174 | 2 | 0 | 2003–2026 |
| Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 112 | 0 | 0 | 2012–2023 |
| Nuvasive, Inc. | 92 | 1 | 0 | 1999–2024 |
| Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2016–2026 |
| Ellipse Technologies, Inc. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2011–2016 |
| Ellipse Technologies, Incorporated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2015–2016 |
| Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Incorporated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2017–2024 |
Review time against the same product codes
Since 2017, 510(k)s cleared under these names took a median 93 days from FDA receipt to decision. All cleared 510(k)s in the same product codes over the same years took a median 101 days.
Top product codes
| Product code | Device | Submissions | 510(k) clearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX | Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar | 59 | 59 |
| KWQ | Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body | 43 | 43 |
| NKB | Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System | 43 | 43 |
| HSB | Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories | 36 | 36 |
| OVD | Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar | 25 | 25 |
| MQP | Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device | 22 | 22 |
| OLO | Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument | 21 | 21 |
| ODP | Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Cervical | 18 | 18 |
| MQV | Filler, Bone Void, Calcium Compound | 10 | 10 |
| NKG | Posterior Cervical Screw System | 10 | 10 |
Plus 43 more product codes.
Review panels
- Orthopedic (389)
- Neurology (14)
- Ear, Nose and Throat (7)
- Radiology (5)
- General and Plastic Surgery (5)
- General Hospital (4)
- Anesthesiology (2)
Most recent Globus Medical 510(k) clearances
| 510(k) | Device | Applicant name | Product code | Decision date | Review days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K254043 | TRIVANCE Hip Stem | Globus Medical, Inc. | LPH | 2026-08-04 | 230 |
| K262251 | ACTIFY Total Knee System, ACTIFY 3D Total Knee System (ACTIFY MC Tibial Insert) | Globus Medical, Inc. | JWH | 2026-07-31 | 30 |
| K261651 | Precice Max System and Precice Ankle Salvage System | Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. | HSB | 2026-06-18 | 30 |
| K253739 | SCRIPT Rods, CREO Stabilization System, REVERE® Stabilization System, REVERE® 4.5 Stabilization System, NuVasive Reline System | Globus Medical, Inc. | NKB | 2026-05-07 | 164 |
| K253401 | SCRIPT Implant System | Globus Medical, Inc. | OVD | 2026-04-29 | 211 |
| K261043 | AUTOBAHN Nailing System | Globus Medical, Inc. | HSB | 2026-04-24 | 24 |
| K252166 | RIB LINK Fixation System | Globus Medical, Inc. | HRS | 2026-02-26 | 231 |
| K253876 | HEDRON Cervical Spacers (HEDRON C-MIS Spacer) | Globus Medical, Inc. | OVE | 2025-12-22 | 18 |
| K250599 | ExcelsiusGPS Instruments | Globus Medical, Inc. | OLO | 2025-11-05 | 250 |
| K251161 | ANTHEM® Fracture System | Globus Medical, Inc. | HRS | 2025-08-18 | 125 |
413 earlier clearances. See the full list in Caduvo.
PMA and De Novo decisions
| Number | Pathway | Device | Decision date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P200022 | PMA | Simplify® Cervical Artificial Disc | 2020-09-18 |
| P100012 | PMA | NUVASIVE PCM CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM | 2012-10-26 |
| P100003 | PMA | SECURE-C ARTIFICIAL CERVICAL DISC | 2012-09-28 |
Recalls
76 product recalls in 19 recall events under these names; 12 initiated in the last five years.
Recalling firms are matched to the applicant names above by name only, so recalls filed under other names are not counted. A recall count says nothing about how safe one company's devices are compared with another's.
How this group is built
Groups are curated by Caduvo from public sources listed below; FDA does not group applicants. Counts include filings made before an acquisition, and can include older filings by a business that was later sold when FDA records them under the same applicant name; see the notes on this page.
Globus Medical merged with NuVasive in September 2023. Includes NuVasive's filings made before the merger (and Ellipse Technologies, acquired by NuVasive 2016).
Sources
Frequently asked questions
How many FDA 510(k) clearances are listed across Globus Medical's applicant names?
FDA lists 423 510(k) clearances, 3 PMA and 0 De Novo decisions across the 7 applicant names Caduvo groups under Globus Medical, first 1999, latest 2026. FDA records each applicant name separately; Caduvo adds up the names listed on this page.
Which FDA applicant names does Globus Medical file under?
The names with the most 510(k) clearances in this group are Globus Medical, Inc. (174); Nu Vasive, Incorporated (112); Nuvasive, Inc. (92); Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. (21); Ellipse Technologies, Inc. (13). The full list of 7 names is on this page.
How long does FDA take to clear Globus Medical 510(k)s?
The median time from FDA receipt to decision across 510(k)s cleared under these names is 94 days. Since 2017 the median was 93 days, against 101 days for all cleared 510(k)s in the same product codes.
Does the Globus Medical count include acquired companies?
Yes. A group includes filings an acquired business made under its own name, including before the acquisition. Businesses that were sold are left out, and names whose ownership is unclear are not included. FDA does not group applicants; the sources for each grouping are listed on this page.
Next steps
- See all 423 Globus Medical clearances with predicates and recalls
- Run predicate analysis for product code MAX, Globus Medical's most frequent
Data from openFDA (510(k), PMA, De Novo, device recalls). Applicant names are matched exactly, with punctuation and legal suffixes removed. Review days run from FDA receipt to decision. Not regulatory advice. Report an error in this grouping or data.
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