510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to: Interfuse Intervertebral Body Fusion Device , Model 9076
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vertebral Technologies, Inc. · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Jul 30, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K080673 (Vertebral Technologies, Inc., 2008) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 2001. 101 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 30, 2009
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K010530 (2001). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest P950002 (1996). 101 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK010530 Geo StructureInterpore Cross Intl. · 2001
- 3 generations backK062083 Synfix -LRSynthes Spine Co.Lp · 2007
- 2 generations backK072253 Synfix-LR SpacerSynthes Spine Co.Lp · 2007 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK080673 Interfuse Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceVertebral Technologies, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK091988 Modification to: Interfuse Intervertebral Body Fusion Device , Model…Vertebral Technologies, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 98 of its ownK102277 Interfuse T Invertebral Body Fusion DeviceVertebral Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 90 of its ownK110226 Interfuse T Invertebral Body Fusion DeviceVertebral Technologies, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 88 of its ownK123913 Latis SpacerGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 55 of its ownK171848 FORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 41 of its ownK160646 XYcor® Expandable Spinal Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2016
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 101 · See all- K102277Interfuse T Invertebral Body Fusion DeviceVertebral Technologies, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly98descendants
- K110226Interfuse T Invertebral Body Fusion DeviceVertebral Technologies, Inc. · 2011 · 2 generations on90descendants
- K123913Latis SpacerGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2013 · 3 generations on88descendants
- K171848FORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy Spacers, NIKO…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2017 · 4 generations on55descendants
- K160646XYcor® Expandable Spinal Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2016 · 4 generations on41descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K010530 | Geo Structure | Interpore Cross Intl. | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K062083 | Synfix -LR | Synthes Spine Co.Lp | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K072253 | Synfix-LR Spacer | Synthes Spine Co.Lp | 2007 | 1 |
| −1 | K080673 | Interfuse Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Vertebral Technologies, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K091988 | Modification to: Interfuse Intervertebral Body Fusion Device , Model 9076 | Vertebral Technologies, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K102277 | Interfuse T Invertebral Body Fusion Device | Vertebral Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K110226 | Interfuse T Invertebral Body Fusion Device | Vertebral Technologies, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K123913 | Latis Spacer | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +4 | K171848 | FORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy Spacers… | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +4 | K160646 | XYcor® Expandable Spinal Spacer System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in MAX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new MAX device
- #1 K203714 NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems…score 102.5 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K080673 | Interfuse Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceSummary page 1…ubstantially equivalent in performance, indication, design and material to VTI's own InterFuse® Intervertebral Body Fusion .Device cleared under Premarket notification # K 080673. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The implantable portion of VTI's IFD device is made of PEEK (Poly ether ether ketone), a polymer with a hi… | 2008 |
What descends from it? (101)
See all 1014 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- The line of descent spans 8 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 1 of the 7 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K102277 (Vertebral Technologies, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 98 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K080673.
How does its category compare?
All MAX devicesMAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MAX
29in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MAX
85in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MAX
5in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MAX
811in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MAX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 86 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 35 | 88 | 2 | 19 |
| 2009 | 31 | 102 | 9 | 90 |
| 2010 | 29 | 137 | 0 | 154 |
| 2011 | 49 | 98 | 3 | 201 |
| 2012 | 48 | 69 | 11 (1) | 327 |
| 2013 | 58 | 102 | 0 | 380 |
| 2014 | 58 | 115 | 3 | 366 |
| 2015 | 53 | 113 | 1 | 524 |
| 2016 | 64 | 124 | 6 | 647 |
| 2017 | 76 | 116 | 1 | 596 |
| 2018 | 64 | 114 | 4 | 616 |
| 2019 | 60 | 131 | 1 | 699 |
| 2020 | 56 | 106 | 0 | 640 |
| 2021 | 53 | 109 | 0 | 622 |
| 2022 | 41 | 95 | 1 | 618 |
| 2023 | 30 | 87 | 0 | 576 |
| 2024 | 38 | 91 | 1 | 729 |
| 2025 | 29 | 85 | 5 | 811 |
| 2026 | 18 | 95 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The InterFuse® Intervertebral Body Fusion Device is indicated for intervertebral spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2-S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. These patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). The…
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The InterFuse® Intervertebral Body Fusion Device is indicated for intervertebral spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2-S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. These patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). The InterFuse device is to be used in patients who have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion surgery at the involved spinal level(s). The InterFuse device is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft, and to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems that have been cleared for use by the FDA in the lumbosacral spine.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K091988 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K091988: Modification to: Interfuse Intervertebral Body Fusion Device , Model 9076.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K091988
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026