510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAis Modulift VBR System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aesculap Implant System, Inc. · MQP Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device
Cleared on Oct 29, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K110864 (Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, 2011) and 2 other predicates after an 85-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 2001. 47 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 29, 2014
- Review
- 85 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MQP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K003155 (2001). 49 ancestors in all, the oldest K841189 (1984). 47 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK083311 Aesculap Cespace Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK110864 Biospine VBR SystemAesculap Implant Systems, LLC · 2011
- 1 generation backK133802 Ais Modulift VBR SystemAesculap Implant System, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK142150 Ais Modulift VBR SystemAesculap Implant System, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 46 of its ownK172032 Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) SystemAesculap Implants Systems, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 28 of its ownK181328 T2 STRATOSPHERE™ Expandable Corpectomy SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 27 of its ownK183510 T2 STRATOSPHERE Expandable Corpectomy SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 21 of its ownK191066 CD Horizon™ Astute™ Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 20 of its ownK221646 CD HORIZON™ ASTUTE™ SPINAL SYSTEM; CD HORIZON™ Growth Rod Conversion…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2022
Show all 14 generations
- Root · 14 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 13 generations backK012254 VBROsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 12 generations backK021791 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 11 generations backK023570 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 10 generations backK031780 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2003
- 9 generations backK040731 Stryker Spine Vertebral SpacerStryker Spine · 2004
- 8 generations backK042571 Stryker Spine Avs TL Peek SpacerStryker Spine · 2005
- 7 generations backK050624 Stryker Spine Avs PL Peek SpacerStryker Spine · 2005
- 6 generations backK051205 Stryker Spine Avs Asl Peek SpacerStryker Spine · 2005
- 5 generations backK060762 Aesculap Peek Vertebral Body Replacement SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK071983 Aesculap Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System: a Space, Cespace…Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK083311 Aesculap Cespace Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK110864 Biospine VBR SystemAesculap Implant Systems, LLC · 2011
- 1 generation backK133802 Ais Modulift VBR SystemAesculap Implant System, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK142150 Ais Modulift VBR SystemAesculap Implant System, Inc. · 2014
Showing 5 of 47 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 47 · See all- K172032Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) SystemAesculap Implants Systems, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly46descendants
- K181328T2 STRATOSPHERE™ Expandable Corpectomy SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on28descendants
- K183510T2 STRATOSPHERE Expandable Corpectomy SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2019 · 3 generations on27descendants
- K191066CD Horizon™ Astute™ Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2019 · 4 generations on21descendants
- K221646CD HORIZON™ ASTUTE™ SPINAL SYSTEM; CD HORIZON™ Growth Rod Conversion Set; CD HORIZON™…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2022 · 5 generations on20descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K003155 | Vertebral Body Replacement | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −13 | K012254 | VBR | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −12 | K021791 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K023570 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K031780 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K040731 | Stryker Spine Vertebral Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K042571 | Stryker Spine Avs TL Peek Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2005 | — |
| −7 | K050624 | Stryker Spine Avs PL Peek Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K051205 | Stryker Spine Avs Asl Peek Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K060762 | Aesculap Peek Vertebral Body Replacement System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K071983 | Aesculap Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System: a Space, Cespace, Prospace… | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2008 | 1 |
| −3 | K083311 | Aesculap Cespace Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K110864 | Biospine VBR System | Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K133802 | Ais Modulift VBR System | Aesculap Implant System, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142150 | Ais Modulift VBR System | Aesculap Implant System, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K172032 | Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System | Aesculap Implants Systems, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K181328 | T2 STRATOSPHERE™ Expandable Corpectomy System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K183510 | T2 STRATOSPHERE Expandable Corpectomy System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K191066 | CD Horizon™ Astute™ Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +5 | K221646 | CD HORIZON™ ASTUTE™ SPINAL SYSTEM; CD HORIZON™ Growth Rod Conversion Set; CD… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 | 11 | 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.
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What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110864 | Biospine VBR SystemSummary page 4…stem described in this submission introduces medium and large (15°) footplates that are used with the VBR’s currently cleared in the existing product line under K133802 /K110864. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The AIS Modulift VBR System is an adjustable vertebral body replacement device that is implanted into the ve… | 2011 |
| * | K133802 | Ais Modulift VBR SystemSummary page 4…ft VBR System described in this submission introduces medium and large (15°) footplates that are used with the VBR’s currently cleared in the existing product line under K133802 /K110864. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The AIS Modulift VBR System is an adjustable vertebral body replacement device that is implanted in… | 2014 |
| * | K060416 | Obelisc Vertebral Body Replacement DeviceSummary page 5…s therefore found to be substantially equivalent. PREDICATE DEVICE • Primary Predicate: Aesculap Modulift VBR System (K110864/K133802) • Ulrich Obelisc VBR Systems (K060416) | 2006 |
What descends from it? (47)
See all 471 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K172032 | Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System | 2017 | 46 |
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 13 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 3 of the 49 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K172032 (Aesculap Implants Systems, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 46 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K110864.
How does its category compare?
All MQP devicesMQP Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MQP
4in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MQP
187in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MQP
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MQP
168in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MQP, 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 | 30 | 107 | 2 | 61 |
| 2008 | 17 | 47 | 0 | 76 |
| 2009 | 11 | 115 | 14 | 111 |
| 2010 | 6 | 174 | 2 | 166 |
| 2011 | 8 | 237 | 1 | 121 |
| 2012 | 7 | 82 | 2 | 141 |
| 2013 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 207 |
| 2014 | 5 | 125 | 0 | 216 |
| 2015 | 8 | 126 | 0 | 258 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 129 |
| 2017 | 9 | 97 | 0 | 141 |
| 2018 | 6 | 152 | 0 | 130 |
| 2019 | 8 | 93 | 0 | 117 |
| 2020 | 3 | 103 | 15 | 157 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 208 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 137 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 71 |
| 2024 | 4 | 187 | 0 | 98 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 168 |
| 2026 | 3 | 102 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The AIS Modulift VBR System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) for partial or total replacement of a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e. fracture). The AIS Modulift VBR System is intended for use with supplemental spinal fixation systems such as the Aesculap MACS TL or S4 Systems. The Aesculap Modulift VBR System may be used with bone graft.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142150 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142150: Ais Modulift VBR System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142150
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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