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ClearedAlamo T
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Alliance Partners, LLC · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Oct 5, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K072970 (Globus Medical, Inc., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 240-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1984. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 5, 2012
- Review
- 240 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K841189 (1984). 37 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 backK083857 LDR Spine Roi-C ImplantLdr Spine USA · 2009
- 2 generations backK091088 LDR Spine Cervical Interbody Fusion SystemLdr Spine USA · 2009
- 1 generation backK103034 Genesys Spine Interbody Fusion SystemGenesys Spine · 2010 · Recalled
- This deviceK120401 Alamo TAlliance Partners, LLC · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK140303 Alamo TAlliance Partners, LLC · 2014
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 backK033109 Ellys and Aurys Vertebral Body ReplacementsScient'X · 2004
- 5 generations backK043479 MC+ Partial VBRLdr Spine USA · 2005
- 4 generations backK080728 LDR Spine Roi-C ImplantLdr Spine USA · 2008
- 3 generations backK083857 LDR Spine Roi-C ImplantLdr Spine USA · 2009
- 2 generations backK091088 LDR Spine Cervical Interbody Fusion SystemLdr Spine USA · 2009
- 1 generation backK103034 Genesys Spine Interbody Fusion SystemGenesys Spine · 2010 · Recalled
- This deviceK120401 Alamo TAlliance Partners, LLC · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K140303Alamo TAlliance Partners, LLC · 2014 · 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 | K033109 | Ellys and Aurys Vertebral Body Replacements | Scient'X | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K043479 | MC+ Partial VBR | Ldr Spine USA | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K080728 | LDR Spine Roi-C Implant | Ldr Spine USA | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K083857 | LDR Spine Roi-C Implant | Ldr Spine USA | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K091088 | LDR Spine Cervical Interbody Fusion System | Ldr Spine USA | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K103034 | Genesys Spine Interbody Fusion System | Genesys Spine | 2010 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K120401 | Alamo T | Alliance Partners, LLC | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K140303 | Alamo T | Alliance Partners, LLC | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 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 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072970 | Patriot SpacersSummary page 1…edic Regulation Number: 888.3080 Product Code: MAX Predicate Device: Globus Medical Signature TUEF Spacer (K072970) Genesys Spine Interbody Fusion System (K103034) Device Description: The Alamo T is used… | 2008 |
| * | K103034 | Genesys Spine Interbody Fusion SystemSummary page 1…MAX Predicate Device: Globus Medical Signature TUEF Spacer (K072970) Genesys Spine Interbody Fusion System (K103034) Device Description: The Alamo T is used for spinal fusion surgery to provide support and structural stability at the fusion si… | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K140303 | Alamo T | 2014 | 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 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 7 of the 37 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K140303 (Alliance Partners, LLC, 2014) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 28 other devices also cite its predicate K072970.
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. 2012, 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 Alamo T is intended for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-SI1). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with the degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should have had six months of non-operative treatment prior to treatment with an intervertebral cage. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. The device system must be used with supplemental fixation and autograft to facilitate fusion and is to be implanted via a transforaminal approach.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120401 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120401: Alamo T.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120401
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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