510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNuVasive Brigade Lateral System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nu Vasive, Incorporated · OVD Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar
Cleared on Aug 24, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K161230 (Nu Vasive, Incorporated, 2016) and 2 other predicates after a 91-day review. Its family tree reaches back 19 generations to 1984. 158 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 24, 2018
- Review
- 91 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OVD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 19 generations to K841189 (1984). 200 ancestors in all. 158 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 19 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 15 generations between
- 3 generations backK143163 AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers…Stryker Corporation · 2015
- 2 generations backK153782 NuVasive® Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- 1 generation backK161230 NuVasive Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- This deviceK181386 NuVasive Brigade Lateral SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 156 of its ownK201820 NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar…Nu Vasive, Incorporated · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 94 of its ownK203201 NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar…Nu Vasive, Incorporated · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 75 of its ownK211258 Endoskeleton TC Interbody System, Endoskeleton TCS Interbody System…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 66 of its ownK203714 NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: NuVasive CoRoent…Nu Vasive, Incorporated · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 55 of its ownK212524 Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021
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 backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 9 generations backK094025 Crescent Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- 8 generations backK110543 Crescent (R) Spinal System TitaniumMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 7 generations backK121683 Acculif TL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2012
- 6 generations backK123752 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013
- 5 generations backK132505 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK141217 Acculif TL and PL CageStryker Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK143163 AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers…Stryker Corporation · 2015
- 2 generations backK153782 NuVasive® Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- 1 generation backK161230 NuVasive Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- This deviceK181386 NuVasive Brigade Lateral SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2018
Showing 5 of 158 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 158 · See all- K201820NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar System, CoRoent XL…Nu Vasive, Incorporated · 2020 · cites it directly156descendants
- K203201NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar System, CoRoent XL…Nu Vasive, Incorporated · 2021 · cites it directly94descendants
- K211258Endoskeleton TC Interbody System, Endoskeleton TCS Interbody System, Endoskeleton TA…Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021 · 2 generations on75descendants
- K203714NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar System…Nu Vasive, Incorporated · 2021 · 2 generations on66descendants
- K212524Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2021 · 3 generations on55descendants
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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 | K073291 | Capstone Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −9 | K094025 | Crescent Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| −8 | K110543 | Crescent (R) Spinal System Titanium | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −7 | K121683 | Acculif TL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −6 | K123752 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −5 | K132505 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2013 | 3 |
| −4 | K141217 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Stryker Corporation | 2014 | 3 |
| −3 | K143163 | AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers, AVS® TL PEEK… | Stryker Corporation | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K153782 | NuVasive® Lumbar Interbody Implants | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K161230 | NuVasive Lumbar Interbody Implants | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K181386 | NuVasive Brigade Lateral System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K201820 | NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar System… | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K203201 | NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar System… | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K211258 | Endoskeleton TC Interbody System, Endoskeleton TCS Interbody System… | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K203714 | NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar… | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K212524 | Anteralign Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface Technology | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 43 | 0 |
| 2025 | 35 | 0 |
| 2026 | 29 | 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 OVD? 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 OVD device
- #1 K222009 aprevo® anterior lumbar interbody fusion…score 26.0 · 23 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K161230 | NuVasive Lumbar Interbody ImplantsSummary page 4…OVD C. Predicate Devices The subject NuVasive Brigade Lateral System is substantially equivalent to the following devices: Primary Predicate x K161230 – NuVasive Lumbar Interbody Implants Additional Predicates x K123045 – NuVasive Brigade Hyperlordotic System x… | 2016 |
| * | K123045 | Brigade Standalone SystemSummary page 4…substantially equivalent to the following devices: Primary Predicate x K161230 – NuVasive Lumbar Interbody Implants Additional Predicates x K123045 – NuVasive Brigade Hyperlordotic System x K100043 – CoRoent XLR Standalone System D. Device Description The NuVasi… | 2013 |
| * | K100043 | Coroent XLR Standalone SystemSummary page 4…Primary Predicate x K161230 – NuVasive Lumbar Interbody Implants Additional Predicates x K123045 – NuVasive Brigade Hyperlordotic System x K100043 – CoRoent XLR Standalone System D. Device Description The NuVasive® Brigade® Lateral System is an interfixated interbody… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (158)
See all 1584 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K201820 | NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar System, CoRoent XL… | 2020 | 156 |
| K203201 | NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: CoRoent Thoracolumbar System, CoRoent XL… | 2021 | 94 |
| K201087 | CORBEL Spacers | 2020 | 36 |
| K203278 | INDEPENDENCE Spacers, HEDRON IA, MAGNIFY-S Spacers, MONUMENT Spacers, InterContinental… | 2021 | 35 |
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 12 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 21 of the 200 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K201820 (Nu Vasive, Incorporated, 2020) has gone furthest, with 156 descendants of its own.
- 15 other devices also cite its predicate K161230.
How does its category compare?
All OVD devicesOVD Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OVD
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OVD
100in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OVD
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OVD
50in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OVD, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 152 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 117 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 9 | 167 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 | 78 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 | 137 | 4 | 17 |
| 2014 | 14 | 139 | 0 | 35 |
| 2015 | 12 | 166 | 0 | 43 |
| 2016 | 13 | 127 | 1 | 55 |
| 2017 | 12 | 127 | 0 | 72 |
| 2018 | 14 | 126 | 0 | 112 |
| 2019 | 12 | 91 | 0 | 171 |
| 2020 | 14 | 91 | 0 | 203 |
| 2021 | 7 | 108 | 1 | 221 |
| 2022 | 14 | 133 | 1 | 74 |
| 2023 | 12 | 92 | 0 | 67 |
| 2024 | 12 | 110 | 0 | 92 |
| 2025 | 10 | 100 | 1 | 50 |
| 2026 | 8 | 93 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Brigade® Lateral System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients. The Brigade® Lateral System must be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g., posterior pedicle screw and rod system) that are cleared by the FDA for use in the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated screws. The System is designed for use with autogenous and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous…
Read the full statement (172 words)
The Brigade® Lateral System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients. The Brigade® Lateral System must be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g., posterior pedicle screw and rod system) that are cleared by the FDA for use in the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated screws. The System is designed for use with autogenous and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft to facilitate fusion. The devices are to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment.
The Brigade® Lateral System is intended for use in interbody fusions in the lumbar spine from L2 to S1, following discectomy in the treatment of symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD) or degenerative spondylolisthesis at one or two adjacent levels. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The Brigade® Lateral System implants can also be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K181386 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181386: NuVasive Brigade Lateral System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181386
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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