510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGenesys Spine Apache Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Genesys Spine · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Dec 13, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K103034 (Genesys Spine, 2010) after a 255-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1984. 14 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 13, 2013
- Review
- 255 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K841189 (1984). 36 ancestors in all. 14 later devices descend from it, 3 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 deviceK130913 Genesys Spine Apache Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion SystemGenesys Spine · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK161404 Genesys Spine Apache® Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion SystemGenesys Spine · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK182987 Genesys Spine 3DP Lumbar Interbody SystemGenesys Spine · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 7 of its ownK191489 Genesys Spine 3DP Cervical Interbody SystemGenesys Spine · 2020
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 3 of its ownK211417 F3D-C2 Cervical Stand-Alone SystemCorelink, LLC · 2022
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 2 of its ownK233594 Genesys Spine 3DP AIS-C II Cervical Interbody SystemGenesys Spine · 2023
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 deviceK130913 Genesys Spine Apache Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion SystemGenesys Spine · 2013
Showing 5 of 14 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 14 · See all- K161404Genesys Spine Apache® Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion SystemGenesys Spine · 2016 · cites it directly10descendants
- K182987Genesys Spine 3DP Lumbar Interbody SystemGenesys Spine · 2019 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K191489Genesys Spine 3DP Cervical Interbody SystemGenesys Spine · 2020 · 3 generations on7descendants
- K211417F3D-C2 Cervical Stand-Alone SystemCorelink, LLC · 2022 · 4 generations on3descendants
- K233594Genesys Spine 3DP AIS-C II Cervical Interbody SystemGenesys Spine · 2023 · 4 generations on2descendants
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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) | K130913 | Genesys Spine Apache Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System | Genesys Spine | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K161404 | Genesys Spine Apache® Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System | Genesys Spine | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K182987 | Genesys Spine 3DP Lumbar Interbody System | Genesys Spine | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K191489 | Genesys Spine 3DP Cervical Interbody System | Genesys Spine | 2020 | — |
| +4 | K211417 | F3D-C2 Cervical Stand-Alone System | Corelink, LLC | 2022 | — |
| +4 | K233594 | Genesys Spine 3DP AIS-C II Cervical Interbody System | Genesys Spine | 2023 | — |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K103034 | Genesys Spine Interbody Fusion SystemSummary page 1…Rehabilitation Devices Panel Legalyarkeed Genesys Spine ApacheTM Interbody Fusion System, (unmodified) device Lumbar (K 103034) DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE SUBJECT TO PREMARKET NOTIFICATION: The Genesys Spine ApacheTM Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (14)
See all 143 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 29 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 7 of the 36 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K161404 (Genesys Spine, 2016) has gone furthest, with 10 descendants of its own.
- 21 other devices also cite its predicate K103034.
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. 2013, 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 Genesys Spine ApacheTM Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the lumbar spine, from L2 to SI, in skeletally mature patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The device system is designed for use with supplemental fixation and with autograft to facilitate fusion.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K130913 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K130913: Genesys Spine Apache Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K130913
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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