510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFrontier Sadl Interbody Fusion Device
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Frontier Medical Devices, Inc. · OVD Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar
Cleared on Nov 1, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K081611 (Nuvasive, Inc., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 412-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1984. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 1, 2012
- Review
- 412 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OVD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K841189 (1984). 31 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- 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 deviceK112700 Frontier Sadl Interbody Fusion DeviceFrontier Medical Devices, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK143228 Ancora LLC Interbody Fusion DeviceFrontier Medical Devices, Inc. · 2015
Show all 11 generations
- 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 deviceK112700 Frontier Sadl Interbody Fusion DeviceFrontier Medical Devices, Inc. · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K143228Ancora LLC Interbody Fusion DeviceFrontier Medical Devices, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly0descendants
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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) | K112700 | Frontier Sadl Interbody Fusion Device | Frontier Medical Devices, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K143228 | Ancora LLC Interbody Fusion Device | Frontier Medical Devices, Inc. | 2015 | — |
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 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 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 OVD? 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 OVD device
- #1 K222009 aprevo® anterior lumbar interbody fusion…score 26.0 · 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K081611 | Nuvasive Coroent System | 2008 |
| * | K100175 | Clydesdale Spinal SystemSummary page 1…wn to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices. The predicate devices are the CoRoent XL-Keeled Device (KO8i6li), and the Medltronic Clydesdale (K100175). Intended Use / Indications for Use The Frontier LLC Interbody Fusion Device is indicated for use in skeletally mature patients… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K143228 | Ancora LLC Interbody Fusion Device | 2015 | 0 |
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 28 years and passes through 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 4 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K143228 (Frontier Medical Devices, Inc., 2015) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 17 other devices also cite its predicate K081611.
How does its category compare?
All OVD devicesOVD Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OVD
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OVD
100in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OVD
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OVD
50in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OVD, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 152 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 117 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 9 | 167 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 | 78 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 | 137 | 4 | 17 |
| 2014 | 14 | 139 | 0 | 35 |
| 2015 | 12 | 166 | 0 | 43 |
| 2016 | 13 | 127 | 1 | 55 |
| 2017 | 12 | 127 | 0 | 72 |
| 2018 | 14 | 126 | 0 | 112 |
| 2019 | 12 | 91 | 0 | 171 |
| 2020 | 14 | 91 | 0 | 203 |
| 2021 | 7 | 108 | 1 | 221 |
| 2022 | 14 | 133 | 1 | 74 |
| 2023 | 12 | 92 | 0 | 67 |
| 2024 | 12 | 110 | 0 | 92 |
| 2025 | 10 | 100 | 1 | 50 |
| 2026 | 8 | 93 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Frontier LLC Interbody Fusion Device is indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) at one level from L-2-L-5. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. Patients should have received 6 months of non-operative treatment prior to treatment with the devices. The device must be used with supplemental fixation (i.e. lateral plating or…
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The Frontier LLC Interbody Fusion Device is indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) at one level from L-2-L-5. DDD is defined as discogenic back
pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies.
Patients should have received 6 months of non-operative treatment prior to treatment with the
devices. The device must be used with supplemental fixation (i.e. lateral plating or pedicle
screw systems), which is in addition to the integrated locking plates provided in the system.
These DDD patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the
involved level(s). It is indicated to be use with autograft bone.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K112700 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K112700: Frontier Sadl Interbody Fusion Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112700
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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