510(k) · Cleared
ClearedReliance Lumbar IBF System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Reliance Medical Systems, LLC · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Jan 19, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K160463 (Reliance Medical Systems, LLC, 2016) after a 95-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1984. 9 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 19, 2018
- Review
- 95 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K841189 (1984). 33 ancestors in all. 9 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK093242 Patriot Transcontinental Llif SpacerGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK102313 Patriot Transcontinental M SpacersGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK160463 Reliance Lumbar IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2016
- This deviceK173283 Reliance Lumbar IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 8 of its ownK180687 Reliance Lumber IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK183049 Reliance Lumbar IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK212930 LumiVy Lumbar IBF SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2022
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK223412 LumiVy™ Lumbar IBF SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 3 of its ownK230414 ClariVy™ Cervical IBF SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023
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- Root · 12 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 11 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 10 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 9 generations backK020522 Modification to Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2002
- 8 generations backK030833 Depuy Acromed VBR SystemDepuyacromed · 2003
- 7 generations backK031635 Depuy Acromed VBR SystemDepuyacromed · 2003
- 6 generations backK041722 Modification to VBR Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2004
- 5 generations backK052746 Concorde VBR Spinal SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK090899 Depuy Spine Lateral SystemDepuy Spine, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK093242 Patriot Transcontinental Llif SpacerGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK102313 Patriot Transcontinental M SpacersGlobus Medical, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK160463 Reliance Lumbar IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2016
- This deviceK173283 Reliance Lumbar IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2018
Showing 5 of 9 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K180687Reliance Lumber IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems · 2018 · cites it directly8descendants
- K183049Reliance Lumbar IBF SystemReliance Medical Systems, LLC · 2019 · cites it directly7descendants
- K212930LumiVy Lumbar IBF SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2022 · 2 generations on6descendants
- K223412LumiVy™ Lumbar IBF SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023 · 3 generations on5descendants
- K230414ClariVy™ Cervical IBF SystemVy Spine, LLC · 2023 · 4 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −11 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −10 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K020522 | Modification to Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K030833 | Depuy Acromed VBR System | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K031635 | Depuy Acromed VBR System | Depuyacromed | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K041722 | Modification to VBR Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K052746 | Concorde VBR Spinal System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K090899 | Depuy Spine Lateral System | Depuy Spine, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K093242 | Patriot Transcontinental Llif Spacer | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K102313 | Patriot Transcontinental M Spacers | Globus Medical, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K160463 | Reliance Lumbar IBF System | Reliance Medical Systems, LLC | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173283 | Reliance Lumbar IBF System | Reliance Medical Systems, LLC | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K180687 | Reliance Lumber IBF System | Reliance Medical Systems | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K183049 | Reliance Lumbar IBF System | Reliance Medical Systems, LLC | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K212930 | LumiVy Lumbar IBF System | Vy Spine, LLC | 2022 | — |
| +3 | K223412 | LumiVy™ Lumbar IBF System | Vy Spine, LLC | 2023 | — |
| +4 | K230414 | ClariVy™ Cervical IBF System | Vy Spine, LLC | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K160463 | Reliance Lumbar IBF SystemSummary page 4…antial Equivalence: The subject Reliance Lumbar IBF System is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed primary predicate device, the Reliance Lumbar IBF System (K160463). The subject Reliance Lumbar IBF System is equivalent to its predicate in terms of intended use, indications for use, design, fu… | 2016 |
What descends from it? (9)
2 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 34 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 2 of the 33 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K180687 (Reliance Medical Systems, 2018) has gone furthest, with 8 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K160463.
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. 2018, 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 Reliance Lumbar IBF System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device systems are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion. One device may be used per intervertebral space. The implants are intended to be used with legally cleared supplemental spinal fixation cleared for the implanted level. The Reliance Lumbar IBF System, when used as an Intervertebral Body Fusion device…
Read the full statement (143 words)
The Reliance Lumbar IBF System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device systems are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion. One device may be used per intervertebral space. The implants are intended to be used with legally cleared supplemental spinal fixation cleared for the implanted level.
The Reliance Lumbar IBF System, when used as an Intervertebral Body Fusion device is also intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The lumbar device is to be used with patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173283 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173283: Reliance Lumbar IBF System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173283
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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