Cleared Traditional

K253472 - FIREFLY? Pedicle Screw Navigation Guide
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Feb 2026
Decision
138d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K253472 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FIREFLY? Pedicle Screw Navigation Guide. This device is classified as a Pedicle Screw Placement Guide (Class II - Special Controls, product code PQC).

Submitted by Mighty Oak Medical (Englewood, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 25, 2026, 138 days after receiving the submission on October 10, 2025.

This device falls under the Orthopedic FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 888.3070. A Pedicle Screw Placement Guide Is Intended To Be Used As A Surgical Instrument To Assist In The Intra-operative Placement Of Pedicle Screws That Are Used To Anchor Pedicle Screw Spinal Systems Onto The Posterior Elements Of The Spine. The Device Utilizes Anatomic Landmarks That Are Identifiable On Pre-operative Imaging Scans..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K253472 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 10, 2025
Decision Date February 25, 2026
Days to Decision 138 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Orthopedic (OR)
Summary Summary PDF

Device Classification

Product Code PQC — Pedicle Screw Placement Guide
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.3070
Definition A Pedicle Screw Placement Guide Is Intended To Be Used As A Surgical Instrument To Assist In The Intra-operative Placement Of Pedicle Screws That Are Used To Anchor Pedicle Screw Spinal Systems Onto The Posterior Elements Of The Spine. The Device Utilizes Anatomic Landmarks That Are Identifiable On Pre-operative Imaging Scans.

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