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ClearedProw Fusion
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nlt Spine, Ltd. · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Jul 17, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K130254 (Nlt Spine, Ltd., 2013) after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1984. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 17, 2015
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K841189 (1984). 27 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK080822 VU Apod Intervertabral Body Fusion DeviceTheken Spine, LLC · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK112359 Prow FusionNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2011
- 1 generation backK130254 Prow FusionNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2013
- This deviceK151654 Prow FusionNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK153665 Prow Fusion-LNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2016
Show all 10 generations
- Root · 10 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 9 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 8 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 7 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 6 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 5 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 4 generations backK050058 Theken Reveal VBR SystemTheken Surgical,Llc · 2005
- 3 generations backK080822 VU Apod Intervertabral Body Fusion DeviceTheken Spine, LLC · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK112359 Prow FusionNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2011
- 1 generation backK130254 Prow FusionNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2013
- This deviceK151654 Prow FusionNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K153665Prow Fusion-LNlt Spine, Ltd. · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −9 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K050058 | Theken Reveal VBR System | Theken Surgical,Llc | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K080822 | VU Apod Intervertabral Body Fusion Device | Theken Spine, LLC | 2008 | 1 |
| −2 | K112359 | Prow Fusion | Nlt Spine, Ltd. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K130254 | Prow Fusion | Nlt Spine, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151654 | Prow Fusion | Nlt Spine, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K153665 | Prow Fusion-L | Nlt Spine, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K130254 | Prow FusionSummary page 4…21 C.F.R. § 880.3080, class II medical device Product Code MAX Primary Predicate Device NLT SPINE, PROW FUSION (K130254) Intended Use / Indications for Use The PROW FUSION Intervertebral body fusion device is indicated for spinal fusion procedures… | 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K153665 | Prow Fusion-L | 2016 | 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 31 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 3 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K153665 (Nlt Spine, Ltd., 2016) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K130254.
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?
The PROW FUSION Intervertebral body fusion device is indicated for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels from L2 through 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 the history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade I Spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. The patient may…
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The PROW FUSION Intervertebral body fusion device is indicated for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels from L2 through 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 the history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade I Spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. The patient may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s).
The device is intended to be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbosacral spine (e.g. posterior pedicle screw and rod systems). The device is intended to be used 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 PROW FUSION device.
The PROW FUSION intervertebral body fusion device must be inserted using a transforaminal approach.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K151654 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151654: Prow Fusion.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151654
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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