510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAesculap T-Space PEEK and XP Spinal System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Aug 13, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K122967 (Spinal Elements, Inc., 2013) and 4 other predicates after a 115-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Aug 13, 2015
- Review
- 115 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K003155 (2001). 47 ancestors in all, the oldest K841189 (1984). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 13 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK071983 Aesculap Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System: a Space, Cespace…Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK083311 Aesculap Cespace Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK123909 Aesculap Cespace XPAesculap Implant System, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK151056 Aesculap T-Space PEEK and XP Spinal SystemAesculap Implant Systems, LLC · 2015
Show all 13 generations
- Root · 13 generations backK003155 Vertebral Body ReplacementOsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 12 generations backK012254 VBROsteotech, Inc. · 2001
- 11 generations backK021791 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 10 generations backK023570 Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2002
- 9 generations backK031780 Verte-Stack Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2003
- 8 generations backK040731 Stryker Spine Vertebral SpacerStryker Spine · 2004
- 7 generations backK042571 Stryker Spine Avs TL Peek SpacerStryker Spine · 2005
- 6 generations backK050624 Stryker Spine Avs PL Peek SpacerStryker Spine · 2005
- 5 generations backK051205 Stryker Spine Avs Asl Peek SpacerStryker Spine · 2005
- 4 generations backK060762 Aesculap Peek Vertebral Body Replacement SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK071983 Aesculap Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System: a Space, Cespace…Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK083311 Aesculap Cespace Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK123909 Aesculap Cespace XPAesculap Implant System, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK151056 Aesculap T-Space PEEK and XP Spinal SystemAesculap Implant Systems, LLC · 2015
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K003155 | Vertebral Body Replacement | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −12 | K012254 | VBR | Osteotech, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K021791 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K023570 | Modification to Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K031780 | Verte-Stack Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K040731 | Stryker Spine Vertebral Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K042571 | Stryker Spine Avs TL Peek Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K050624 | Stryker Spine Avs PL Peek Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K051205 | Stryker Spine Avs Asl Peek Spacer | Stryker Spine | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K060762 | Aesculap Peek Vertebral Body Replacement System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K071983 | Aesculap Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System: a Space, Cespace, Prospace… | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2008 | 1 |
| −2 | K083311 | Aesculap Cespace Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K123909 | Aesculap Cespace XP | Aesculap Implant System, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151056 | Aesculap T-Space PEEK and XP Spinal System | Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC | 2015 | — |
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 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? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K122967 | LucentSummary page 6…equivalent. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE AIS believes that the T-Space Spinal Implant System is substantially equivalent to the design of the Spinal Elements Lucent System (K122967) and AIS PEEK VBR and Intervertebral Body Fusion Systems (K071983). The Plasmapore® coating has been used and cleared in a number… | 2013 |
| * | K060762 | Aesculap Peek Vertebral Body Replacement SystemSummary page 6…sion Device (K132421). PRIMARY PREDICATES: • Spinal Elements Lucent System (K122967) ADDITIONAL PREDICATES: • AIS PEEK VBR and Intervertebral Body Fusion Systems (K060762 / K071983). • CeSpace XP Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K123909) and, • ProSpace XP Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K1… | 2006 |
| * | K071983 | Aesculap Peek Intervertebral Body Fusion System: a Space, Cespace, Prospace, T-SpaceSummary page 6…e Spinal Implant System is substantially equivalent to the design of the Spinal Elements Lucent System (K122967) and AIS PEEK VBR and Intervertebral Body Fusion Systems (K071983). The Plasmapore® coating has been used and cleared in a number of legally marketed product lines manufactured by Aesculap (hip,… | 2008 |
| * | K123909 | Aesculap Cespace XPSummary page 6…nee, and spinal implants) for many years. The most recent Spinal Implants to be cleared with the Plasmapore® coating is the CeSpace XP Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K123909) and ProSpace XP Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K132421). PRIMARY PREDICATES: • Spinal Elements Lucent System (K122967)… | 2013 |
| * | K132421 | Aesculap Peek XP Spinal Implant SystemSummary page 6…inal Implants to be cleared with the Plasmapore® coating is the CeSpace XP Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K123909) and ProSpace XP Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K132421). PRIMARY PREDICATES: • Spinal Elements Lucent System (K122967) ADDITIONAL PREDICATES: • AIS PEEK VBR and Intervertebral B… | 2014 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 14 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 4 of the 47 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K122967.
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. 2015, 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?
When used as an Intervertebral Body Fusion System: The T-Space Spinal Implant System are indicated for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at involved levels.…
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When used as an Intervertebral Body Fusion System:
The T-Space Spinal Implant System are indicated for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at involved levels. These patients may have had previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s). The AIS T-Space Spinal Implant System is intended for use with supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbrosacral spine (i.e., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). The AIS T-Space Spinal Implant System implants can be used individually or in pairs. The AIS T-Space Spinal Implant System is also intended for use with autogenous bone graft.
Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the Aesculap device.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K151056 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151056: Aesculap T-Space PEEK and XP 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/K151056
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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