510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy Spacers, NIKO Corpectomy Spacers, SUSTAIN Spacers, COALITION Spacers, PATRIOT Lumbar Spacers, PATRIOT Cervical Spacers, ALTERA Spacers, RISE Spacers, CALIBER Spacers, ELSA Spacers, LATIS Spacers, MONUMENT Spacers, InterContinental Plate-Spacer, MAGNIFY Spacers, INDEPENDENCE Spacers
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Globus Medical, Inc. · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Dec 21, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K121107 (Globus Medical, Inc., 2012) and 20 other predicates after a 183-day review. Its family tree reaches back 19 generations to 1984. 55 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 21, 2017
- Review
- 183 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 21
Its longest line of descent runs back 19 generations to K841189 (1984). 341 ancestors in all, the oldest K792352 (1979). 55 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 19 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 15 generations between
- 3 generations backK150643 Centinel Spine STALIF TT, STALIF MIDLINE, MIDLINE II, MIDLINE II-TiCentinel Spine, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK160597 INDEPENDENCE MIS SpacersGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK170157 INDEPENDENCE® SpacersGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2017
- This deviceK171848 FORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 35 of its ownK203278 INDEPENDENCE Spacers, HEDRON IA, MAGNIFY-S Spacers, MONUMENT…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 23 of its ownK222270 HEDRON Cervical Spacers, HEDRON Lumbar Spacers, SABLE Expandable…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK211873 PSX Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 8 of its ownK222455 Calibrate LTX Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK231438 Calibrate PSX Interbody System, Calibrate NanoTec PSX Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2023
Show all 19 generations
- Root · 19 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 18 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 17 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 16 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 15 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 14 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 13 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
- 12 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 11 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 10 generations backK080083 Intrepid Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2008 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK073109 Stalif TT Intervertebral Body Fusion SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 2008
- 8 generations backK081849 Blackstone Pillar SA Partial Vertebral Body Replacement DeviceBlackstone Medical, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK091301 Life Spine Stand-Alone Spacer SystemLife Spine · 2009
- 6 generations backK100802 Aesculap Implant Systems Sibd Spinal SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2010
- 5 generations backK111122 Aesculap Sibd XP Spinal SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2011
- 4 generations backK141942 Midline II TICentinel Spine, Inc. · 2014
- 3 generations backK150643 Centinel Spine STALIF TT, STALIF MIDLINE, MIDLINE II, MIDLINE II-TiCentinel Spine, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK160597 INDEPENDENCE MIS SpacersGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK170157 INDEPENDENCE® SpacersGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2017
- This deviceK171848 FORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2017
Showing 5 of 55 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 55 · See all- K203278INDEPENDENCE Spacers, HEDRON IA, MAGNIFY-S Spacers, MONUMENT Spacers, InterContinental…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly35descendants
- K222270HEDRON Cervical Spacers, HEDRON Lumbar Spacers, SABLE Expandable Spacer, ExcelsiusGPS…Globus Medical, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on23descendants
- K211873PSX Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly11descendants
- K222455Calibrate LTX Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on8descendants
- K231438Calibrate PSX Interbody System, Calibrate NanoTec PSX Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on7descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −19 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −18 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −17 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −16 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −15 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −14 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −13 | K042930 | Spacevision Cage System | Spine Vision, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −12 | K062759 | Paramount VBR System | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −11 | K072120 | Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −10 | K080083 | Intrepid Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2008 | 8 |
| −9 | K073109 | Stalif TT Intervertebral Body Fusion System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −8 | K081849 | Blackstone Pillar SA Partial Vertebral Body Replacement Device | Blackstone Medical, Inc. | 2008 | 1 |
| −7 | K091301 | Life Spine Stand-Alone Spacer System | Life Spine | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K100802 | Aesculap Implant Systems Sibd Spinal System | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K111122 | Aesculap Sibd XP Spinal System | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K141942 | Midline II TI | Centinel Spine, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K150643 | Centinel Spine STALIF TT, STALIF MIDLINE, MIDLINE II, MIDLINE II-Ti | Centinel Spine, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K160597 | INDEPENDENCE MIS Spacers | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K170157 | INDEPENDENCE® Spacers | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K171848 | FORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy Spacers… | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K203278 | INDEPENDENCE Spacers, HEDRON IA, MAGNIFY-S Spacers, MONUMENT Spacers… | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K222270 | HEDRON Cervical Spacers, HEDRON Lumbar Spacers, SABLE Expandable Spacer… | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K211873 | PSX Interbody System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K222455 | Calibrate LTX Interbody System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K231438 | Calibrate PSX Interbody System, Calibrate NanoTec PSX Interbody System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 38 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 39 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2026 | 13 | 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? (21)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121107 | Fortify Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, (Fortify I and Fortify I-R)Summary page 23…MAGNIFY™ Spacers INDEPENDENCE® Spacers Regulatory Class: II, Panel Code: 87 Primary Predicate: FORTIFY® I Corpectomy Spacers (K121107) Additional Predicates: FORTIFY® Corpectomy Spacers (K112756) XPand® Corpectomy Spacers (K060665)… | 2012 |
| * | K112756 | Fortify (TM) and Fortify (TM)-R Corpectomy SpacersSummary page 23…Regulatory Class: II, Panel Code: 87 Primary Predicate: FORTIFY® I Corpectomy Spacers (K121107) Additional Predicates: FORTIFY® Corpectomy Spacers (K112756) XPand® Corpectomy Spacers (K060665) NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers (K072465) SUS… | 2011 |
| * | K060665 | Xpand Radiolucent Corpectomy SpacerSummary page 23…imary Predicate: FORTIFY® I Corpectomy Spacers (K121107) Additional Predicates: FORTIFY® Corpectomy Spacers (K112756) XPand® Corpectomy Spacers (K060665) NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers (K072465) SUSTAIN® Spacers (K130478 & K151665) CO… | 2006 |
| * | K072465 | Niko Corpectomy SpacerSummary page 23…07) Additional Predicates: FORTIFY® Corpectomy Spacers (K112756) XPand® Corpectomy Spacers (K060665) NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers (K072465) SUSTAIN® Spacers (K130478 & K151665) COALITION® Spacers (K151939) PATRIOT®… | 2007 |
| * | K130478 | Sustain and Sustain Radiolucent SpacersSummary page 23…rpectomy Spacers (K112756) XPand® Corpectomy Spacers (K060665) NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers (K072465) SUSTAIN® Spacers (K130478 & K151665) COALITION® Spacers (K151939) PATRIOT® Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223)… | 2013 |
| * | K151665 | SUSTAIN Additional ImplantsSummary page 23…pacers (K112756) XPand® Corpectomy Spacers (K060665) NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers (K072465) SUSTAIN® Spacers (K130478 & K151665) COALITION® Spacers (K151939) PATRIOT® Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223)… | 2016 |
| * | K151939 | COALITION SpacersSummary page 23…ctomy Spacers (K060665) NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers (K072465) SUSTAIN® Spacers (K130478 & K151665) COALITION® Spacers (K151939) PATRIOT® Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223) PATRIOT® Spacers (Cervical) (K072991)… | 2016 |
| * | K122097 | Patriot SpacersSummary page 23…tomy Spacers (K072465) SUSTAIN® Spacers (K130478 & K151665) COALITION® Spacers (K151939) PATRIOT® Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223) PATRIOT® Spacers (Cervical) (K072991) ALTERA® Spacers (K140411) R… | 2012 |
| * | K161223 | TransContinental® M Spacers and InterContinental® Plate-SpacersSummary page 23…ers (K072465) SUSTAIN® Spacers (K130478 & K151665) COALITION® Spacers (K151939) PATRIOT® Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223) PATRIOT® Spacers (Cervical) (K072991) ALTERA® Spacers (K140411) RISE® Spac… | 2016 |
| * | K072991 | Patriot Spacers: Colonial AcdfSummary page 23…8 & K151665) COALITION® Spacers (K151939) PATRIOT® Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223) PATRIOT® Spacers (Cervical) (K072991) ALTERA® Spacers (K140411) RISE® Spacers (K113447) CALIBER® Spacers (K12323… | 2008 |
| * | K140411 | Altera SpacerSummary page 23…acers (K151939) PATRIOT® Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223) PATRIOT® Spacers (Cervical) (K072991) ALTERA® Spacers (K140411) RISE® Spacers (K113447) CALIBER® Spacers (K123231) ELSA™ Spacers (K161379)… | 2014 |
| * | K113447 | Rise SpacerSummary page 23…Spacers (Lumbar) (K122097, K161223) PATRIOT® Spacers (Cervical) (K072991) ALTERA® Spacers (K140411) RISE® Spacers (K113447) CALIBER® Spacers (K123231) ELSA™ Spacers (K161379) LATIS® Spacers (K123913… | 2012 |
| * | K123231 | Caliber SpacersSummary page 23…PATRIOT® Spacers (Cervical) (K072991) ALTERA® Spacers (K140411) RISE® Spacers (K113447) CALIBER® Spacers (K123231) ELSA™ Spacers (K161379) LATIS® Spacers (K123913) MONUMENT® Spacers (K13255… | 2013 |
| * | K161379 | ELSA SpacersSummary page 23…2991) ALTERA® Spacers (K140411) RISE® Spacers (K113447) CALIBER® Spacers (K123231) ELSA™ Spacers (K161379) LATIS® Spacers (K123913) MONUMENT® Spacers (K132559) InterContinental® Pla… | 2016 |
| * | K123913 | Latis SpacerSummary page 23…40411) RISE® Spacers (K113447) CALIBER® Spacers (K123231) ELSA™ Spacers (K161379) LATIS® Spacers (K123913) MONUMENT® Spacers (K132559) InterContinental® Plate-Spacer (K103382, K161223)… | 2013 |
| * | K132559 | Monument SpacersSummary page 23…7) CALIBER® Spacers (K123231) ELSA™ Spacers (K161379) LATIS® Spacers (K123913) MONUMENT® Spacers (K132559) InterContinental® Plate-Spacer (K103382, K161223) MAGNIFY™ Spacers (K142498)… | 2013 |
| * | K103382 | Intercontinental Plate-SpacerSummary page 23…ELSA™ Spacers (K161379) LATIS® Spacers (K123913) MONUMENT® Spacers (K132559) InterContinental® Plate-Spacer (K103382, K161223) MAGNIFY™ Spacers (K142498) INDEPENDENCE® Spacers (K160597, K170157)… | 2011 |
| * | K142498 | MAGNIFY and MAGNIFY-S SpacersSummary page 23…® Spacers (K123913) MONUMENT® Spacers (K132559) InterContinental® Plate-Spacer (K103382, K161223) MAGNIFY™ Spacers (K142498) INDEPENDENCE® Spacers (K160597, K170157) TPS Spacers (K143578)… | 2015 |
| * | K160597 | INDEPENDENCE MIS SpacersSummary page 23…acers (K132559) InterContinental® Plate-Spacer (K103382, K161223) MAGNIFY™ Spacers (K142498) INDEPENDENCE® Spacers (K160597, K170157) TPS Spacers (K143578) K171848 - Page 3 of 11 Purp… | 2016 |
| * | K170157 | INDEPENDENCE® Spacers Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 23…32559) InterContinental® Plate-Spacer (K103382, K161223) MAGNIFY™ Spacers (K142498) INDEPENDENCE® Spacers (K160597, K170157) TPS Spacers (K143578) K171848 - Page 3 of 11 Purpose: The… | 2017 |
| * | K143578 | SUSTAIN R TPS Spacers, PATRIOT TPS Spacers, CALIBER TPS Spacer, COALITION TPS Spacers…Summary page 23…l® Plate-Spacer (K103382, K161223) MAGNIFY™ Spacers (K142498) INDEPENDENCE® Spacers (K160597, K170157) TPS Spacers (K143578) K171848 - Page 3 of 11 Purpose: The purpose of this 510(k) is to update the… | 2016 |
What descends from it? (55)
See all 555 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K203278 | INDEPENDENCE Spacers, HEDRON IA, MAGNIFY-S Spacers, MONUMENT Spacers, InterContinental… | 2021 | 35 |
| K211873 | PSX Interbody System | 2021 | 11 |
| K183249 | Tritanium X PL Expandable Posterior Lumbar Cage, Tritanium X TL Expandable Curved… | 2019 | 6 |
| K221894 | Lumbar Expandable lnterbody Spacers -Additional Indications/Implants | 2023 | 2 |
| K232504 | Calibrate CCX Interbody System | 2023 | 1 |
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 33 years and passes through 14 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 35 of the 341 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K203278 (Globus Medical, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 35 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K121107.
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. 2017, 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?
FORTIFY® and FORTIFY® Integrated Corpectomy Spacers are vertebral body replacement devices intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5). FORTIFY® Spacers (titanium) are also intended for use in the cervical spine (C2-T1). All FORTIFY® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions. When used in the cervical spine (C2-T1), FORTIFY® devices (titanium) are intended for use in skeletally mature patients to replace a…
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FORTIFY® and FORTIFY® Integrated Corpectomy Spacers are vertebral body replacement devices intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5). FORTIFY® Spacers (titanium) are also intended for use in the cervical spine (C2-T1). All FORTIFY® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
When used in the cervical spine (C2-T1), FORTIFY® devices (titanium) are intended for use in skeletally mature patients to replace a diseased or damaged vertebral body caused by tumor fracture or osteomyelitis, or for reconstruction following corpectomy performed to achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues in cervical degenerative disorders. These spacers are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion, with bone graft used at the surgeon’s discretion.
When used in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5), FORTIFY® and FORTIFY® Integrated devices are intended for use to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e., fracture). These spacers are designed to provide anterior spinal column support even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period.
The interior of the spacers can be packed with autograft or allogenic bone graft comprising cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft as an adjunct to fusion.
These devices are intended to be used with FDA-cleared supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been labeled for use in the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar spine (i.e., posterior screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). When used at more than two levels, supplemental fixation should include posterior fixation.
XPand® Corpectomy Spacers (including XPand®-R) are vertebral body replacement devices intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e., fracture). XPand® Corpectomy Spacers are intended to be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been labeled for use in the thoracic and/or lumbar spine (i.e., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate system, and anterior screw and rod systems). The interior of the spacer can be packed with bone grafting material. XPand® Corpectomy Spacers are designed to provide anterior spinal column support even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. All XPand® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers are vertebral body replacement devices intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e., fracture). NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers are intended to be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been labeled for use in the thoracic and/or lumbar spine (i.e., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). The interior of the spacers can be packed with bone grafting material. NIKO® Corpectomy Spacers are designed to provide anterior spinal column support even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. All NIKO® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
When used as lumbar intervertebral body fusion devices, SUSTAIN® Spacers (including SUSTAIN® R, and SUSTAIN®-IR) are intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). SUSTAIN®, SUSTAIN® R and SUSTAIN®-IR Spacers are to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft. SUSTAIN® TPS Spacers are to be used with autogenous bone graft material. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation, such as the CREO®, REVERE®, REVOLVE®, or BEACON® Stabilization Systems.
When used as cervical intervertebral body fusion devices, SUSTAIN® Spacers (including SUSTAIN® R) are intended for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine (C2-T1) at one level. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) weeks of non-operative treatment. SUSTAIN® Spacers are to be filled with autogenous bone graft material. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation, such as the ASSURE®, PROVIDENCE®, or XTEND® Anterior Cervical Plate Systems. All SUSTAIN® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
When used as vertebral body replacement devices, SUSTAIN® Spacers (including SUSTAIN® and SUSTAIN® R TPS) are intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (i.e., fracture). The spacers are intended to be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been labeled for use in the thoracic and/or lumbar spine (i.e., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). The interior of the spacers can be packed with bone grafting material. SUSTAIN® Spacers are designed to provide anterior spinal column support even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. All SUSTAIN® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
COALITION® Spacers are interbody fusion devices intended for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine (C2-T1) for one or two contiguous levels, depending on the system. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) weeks of non-operative treatment. These devices are to be filled with autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone, depending on the system.
The COALITION® Spacer is a stand-alone interbody fusion device intended for use at one or two levels of the cervical spine (C2-T1) and is to be used with two titanium alloy screws which accompany the implant. The spacer is to be filled with autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone.
The COALITION MIS™ Spacer is an interbody fusion device and is to be used with two titanium alloy screws or anchors which accompany the implants. When used with screws, COALITION MIS™ Spacers are stand-alone interbody fusion devices intended for use at one or two levels of the cervical spine (C2-T1). When used with anchors, COALITION MIS™ Spacers are intended for use at one level of the cervical spine (C2-T1) with additional supplemental fixation such as posterior cervical screw fixation. The spacer is to be filled with autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone.
The COALITION AGX™ Spacer is intended to be used with supplemental fixation, such as anterior cervical plates or posterior cervical screw fixation. When used with the COALITION AGX™ Plate, the plate-spacer assembly takes on the indications for use of the COALITION AGX™ Spacer, with the COALITION AGX™ Plate acting as the supplemental fixation. The COALITION AGX™ Plate and Spacer assembly is a stand-alone device intended for use at one level of the cervical spine (C2-T1) and is to be used with two titanium alloy screws which accompany the implant. The spacer is to be filled with autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone.
The COALITION AGX™ Plate is intended for anterior screw fixation to the cervical spine (C2-C7) for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis), pseudoarthrosis, failed previous fusion, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis.
COALITION® TPS Spacers are stand-alone interbody fusion devices intended for use at one level of the cervical spine (C2-T1) and are to be used with two titanium alloy screws which accompany the implants. The spacers are to be filled with autogenous bone graft.
PATRIOT® Spacers (including Constitution®, Signature®, Continental®, TransContinental®, and TransContinental® M) are interbody fusion devices intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). PATRIOT® Spacers are to be filled with autogenous bone graft material. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbosacral spine (e.g. posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). Hyperlordotic interbody devices (>20° lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental fixation. All PATRIOT® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
PATRIOT® Spacers (including COLONIAL®) are interbody fusion devices intended for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine (C2-T1) at one level. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) weeks of non-operative treatment. All PATRIOT® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
PATRIOT® Spacers are to be filled with autogenous bone graft material. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation, such as the ASSURE® or PROVIDENCE® Anterior Cervical Plate Systems.
The ALTERA™ Spacer is an interbody fusion device intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s).
The ALTERA™ Spacer is to be filled with autogenous bone graft material. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation.
The RISE® Spacer is a lumbar interbody fusion device intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s).
The RISE® Spacer is to be filled with autogenous bone graft material. This device is intended to be used with supplemental fixation, such as the REVERE® or REVOLVE® Stabilization Systems.
CALIBER® Spacers are interbody fusion devices intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). All CALIBER® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
CALIBER® Spacers are to be filled with autogenous bone graft material. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation, such as the CREO®, REVERE® or REVOLVE® Stabilization Systems.
The ELSA™ Spacer is an interbody fusion device intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). The ELSA™ Spacer is to be filled with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone, may be used with two bone screws, and is to be used with supplemental fixation. Hyperlordotic (>20°) implants must be used with the two bone screws and supplemental fixation in addition to the bone screws.
LATIS® Spacers are interbody fusion devices intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s).
LATIS® Spacers are to be filled with autogenous bone graft material. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation.
The MONUMENT™ Spacer is an interbody fusion device intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). The MONUMENT™ Spacer is to be filled with autogenous bone graft material, and is to be used with four titanium alloy screws that accompany the implant. The device is intended to be used with supplemental fixation (i.e. pedicle screws, facet fixation).
InterContinental® Plate-Spacers are lateral lumbar interbody fusion devices intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). InterContinental® Plate-Spacers are to be filled with autogenous bone graft material, and are to be used with two titanium alloy screws which accompany the implant. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation (e.g. pedicle or facet screw systems) in addition to the integrated screws. All InterContinental® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
The MAGNIFY™ Spacer is an interbody fusion device intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). The MAGNIFY™ Spacer is to be filled with autogenous bone graft material, and is to be used with supplemental fixation, such as the CREO®, REVERE® or REVOLVE® Stabilization Systems.
The MAGNIFY™-S Spacer is a stand-alone interbody fusion device intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). The MAGNIFY™-S Spacer is to be filled with autogenous bone graft material, and is to be used with three titanium alloy screws that accompany each implant.
INDEPENDENCE® (including INDEPENDENCE MIS™, and INDEPENDENCE MIS AGX™ Spacers) are interbody fusion devices intended for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. In addition, these patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). INDEPENDENCE® Spacers are to be filled with autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone. All INDEPENDENCE® TPS coated spacers are indicated for the same use as non-coated PEEK versions.
INDEPENDENCE® are stand-alone interbody fusion devices intended to be used with three titanium alloy screws which accompany the implants.
INDEPENDENCE MIS™ are interbody fusion devices intended to be used with three titanium alloy screws or anchors which accompany the implants. When used with screws, these devices are stand-alone interbody fusion devices. When used with anchors, these devices are intended for use with supplemental fixation (e.g. facet screws or posterior fixation). Hyperlordotic implants (>25° lordosis) are intended for use with supplemental fixation (e.g. facet screws or posterior fixation).
INDEPENDENCE MIS AGX™ Integrated Spacer and INDEPENDENCE MIS AGX™ Integrated Ti Spacer are interbody fusion devices that may be used with three titanium alloy screws or anchors which accompany the implants. When used with screws, these devices are stand-alone interbody fusion devices. When used with anchors, these devices are intended for use with supplemental fixation (e.g. facet screws or posterior fixation). Hyperlordotic implants (>25° lordosis) are intended for use with supplemental fixation (e.g. facet screws or posterior fixation).
INDEPENDENCE MIS AGX™ Spacers are C-shaped, non-integrated PEEK spacers that are intended to be used with supplemental fixation (e.g. facet screws or posterior fixation). When used in conjunction with the INDEPENDENCE MIS AGX™ Integrated Ti Spacer, these devices become the INDEPENDENCE MIS AGX™ Integrated Spacer.
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https://510kreport.com/device/K171848 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171848: FORTIFY and FORTIFY Integrated Corpectomy Spacers, XPand Corpectomy Spacers, NIKO Corpectomy Spacers, SUSTAIN Spacers, COALITION Spacers, PATRIOT Lumbar Spacers, PATRIOT Cervical Spacers, ALTERA Spacers, RISE Spacers, CALIBER Spacers, ELSA Spacers, LATIS Spacers, MONUMENT Spacers, InterContinental Plate-Spacer, MAGNIFY Spacers, INDEPENDENCE Spacers.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171848
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