510(k) · Cleared
ClearedClydesdales Spinal System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Nov 21, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K083026 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 91-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1984. 1 of the 327 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 296 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 21, 2011
- Review
- 91 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K841189 (1984). 30 ancestors in all. 296 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly. 1 of the 327 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 11 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK100175 Clydesdale Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- This deviceK112405 Clydesdales Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 246 of its ownK131425 Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale…Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 242 of its ownK150231 Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 103 of its ownK163581 Navigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep InstrumentsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 84 of its ownK153442 CD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 79 of its ownK161210 RIALTO (TM) SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use…Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2016
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- Root · 11 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 10 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 9 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 8 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 7 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 6 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 5 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
- 4 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK100175 Clydesdale Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- This deviceK112405 Clydesdales Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
Showing 5 of 296 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K211616 ExcelsiusHub4 generations on · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 296 · See all- K131425Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale InserterMedtronic Navigation, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly246descendants
- K150231Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE TrialsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on242descendants
- K163581Navigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep InstrumentsMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on103descendants
- K153442CD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for Use with…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2016 · 3 generations on84descendants
- K161210RIALTO (TM) SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the IPC (TM)…Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2016 · 3 generations on79descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −10 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K042930 | Spacevision Cage System | Spine Vision, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K062759 | Paramount VBR System | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K072120 | Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K073291 | Capstone Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K100175 | Clydesdale Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K112405 | Clydesdales Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K131425 | Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale Inserter | Medtronic Navigation, Inc. | 2013 | 10 |
| +2 | K150231 | Navigated Disc Prep Instruments and CAPSTONE Trials | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K163581 | Navigated ELEVATE Inserter, Navigated Disc Prep Instruments | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K153442 | CD HORIZON Spinal System, Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +3 | K161210 | RIALTO (TM) SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 1 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 50 | 0 |
| 2024 | 48 | 0 |
| 2025 | 46 | 0 |
| 2026 | 40 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083026 | Clydesdale Spinal SystemSummary page 2…h demonstrated that the subject CLYDESDALE" Spinal System device is substantially equivalent to the predicate CLYDESUALE® Spinal System device cleared in K083026 (SE 12/29/2008) &KIOOI 7S (SE 06/02/10). VIII. Brief Discussion of the Non-Clinical Tests Submitted A new Direct Late… | 2008 |
| * | K100175 | Clydesdale Spinal System | 2010 |
What descends from it? (296)
See all 2965 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K131425 | Navigated Capstone Trials, Clydesdale Trials, Capstone & Clydesdale Inserter | 2013 | 246 |
| K121096 | Venus Lumbar Intervertebral Body Fusion Cage System | 2012 | 36 |
| K123978 | Capstone L Spinal System | 2013 | 13 |
| K121567 | Oracle Lumbar Intervertebral Body Fusion Cage System | 2012 | 5 |
| K192502 | Anatomic PEEK™ Cervical Fusion System, Anatomic PEEK™ PTC Cervical Fusion System… | 2020 | 4 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K211616ExcelsiusHubGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 4 generations on · ◆ in the 2021 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 27 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 4 of the 30 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K131425 (Medtronic Navigation, Inc., 2013) has gone furthest, with 246 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K083026.
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. 2011, 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 CLYDESDALE® Spinal System is designed to be used with autogenous bone graft to facilitate interbody fusion and is intended for use with supplemental fixation systems cleared for use in the lumbar spine. The CLYDESDALE® Spinal System is used for patients diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to SI. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade I Spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels.…
Read the full statement (117 words)
The CLYDESDALE® Spinal System is designed to be used with autogenous bone graft to facilitate interbody fusion and is intended for use with supplemental fixation systems cleared for use in the lumbar spine. The CLYDESDALE® Spinal System is used for patients diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to SI. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade I Spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months of non-operative treatment. These implants may be implanted via a minimally invasive lateral approach.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K112405 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K112405: Clydesdales Spinal System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112405
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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