510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVERTACONNECT TLIF Cage
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Signus Medizintechnik · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Jan 25, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K172756 (Medyssey USA, Inc., 2017) and 2 other predicates after a 74-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1984. 1 of the 168 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Jan 25, 2021
- Review
- 74 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K841189 (1984). 167 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 168 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 20 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 16 generations between
- 3 generations backK152475 FORZA PTC Spacer SystemOrthofix, Inc. · 2016
- 2 generations backK162918 Atlas Spine Expandable Interbody SystemAtlas Spine, Inc. · 2017
- 1 generation backK172696 FORZA® XP Expandable Spacer SystemOrthofix, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK203327 VERTACONNECT TLIF CageSignus Medizintechnik · 2021
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- Root · 20 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 19 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 18 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 17 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 16 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 15 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 14 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
- 13 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 12 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 11 generations backK080083 Intrepid Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2008 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK073109 Stalif TT Intervertebral Body Fusion SystemSurgicraft, Ltd. · 2008
- 9 generations backK081849 Blackstone Pillar SA Partial Vertebral Body Replacement DeviceBlackstone Medical, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK091301 Life Spine Stand-Alone Spacer SystemLife Spine · 2009
- 7 generations backK100802 Aesculap Implant Systems Sibd Spinal SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2010
- 6 generations backK111122 Aesculap Sibd XP Spinal SystemAesculap Implant Systems, Inc. · 2011
- 5 generations backK141942 Midline II TICentinel Spine, Inc. · 2014
- 4 generations backK150643 Centinel Spine STALIF TT, STALIF MIDLINE, MIDLINE II, MIDLINE II-TiCentinel Spine, Inc. · 2015
- 3 generations backK152475 FORZA PTC Spacer SystemOrthofix, Inc. · 2016
- 2 generations backK162918 Atlas Spine Expandable Interbody SystemAtlas Spine, Inc. · 2017
- 1 generation backK172696 FORZA® XP Expandable Spacer SystemOrthofix, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK203327 VERTACONNECT TLIF CageSignus Medizintechnik · 2021
Class I recalls in this family
- K073202 Ardis Spacer5 generations back · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −20 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −19 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −18 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −17 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −16 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −15 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −14 | K042930 | Spacevision Cage System | Spine Vision, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −13 | K062759 | Paramount VBR System | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −12 | K072120 | Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −11 | K080083 | Intrepid Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2008 | 8 |
| −10 | K073109 | Stalif TT Intervertebral Body Fusion System | Surgicraft, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −9 | K081849 | Blackstone Pillar SA Partial Vertebral Body Replacement Device | Blackstone Medical, Inc. | 2008 | 1 |
| −8 | K091301 | Life Spine Stand-Alone Spacer System | Life Spine | 2009 | — |
| −7 | K100802 | Aesculap Implant Systems Sibd Spinal System | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −6 | K111122 | Aesculap Sibd XP Spinal System | Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −5 | K141942 | Midline II TI | Centinel Spine, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −4 | K150643 | Centinel Spine STALIF TT, STALIF MIDLINE, MIDLINE II, MIDLINE II-Ti | Centinel Spine, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −3 | K152475 | FORZA PTC Spacer System | Orthofix, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −2 | K162918 | Atlas Spine Expandable Interbody System | Atlas Spine, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| −1 | K172696 | FORZA® XP Expandable Spacer System | Orthofix, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K203327 | VERTACONNECT TLIF Cage | Signus Medizintechnik | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172756 | Varian cageSummary page 4…duct Code MAX CFR Section 21 CFR section 888.3080 Device Panel Orthopedic Primary Predicate Varian Cage, Medyssey Co. (K172756) Device Forza XP, Orthofix (K172696) Additional Predicate Devices AMT WAVE Distracta… | 2017 |
| * | K172696 | FORZA® XP Expandable Spacer SystemSummary page 4…ction 888.3080 Device Panel Orthopedic Primary Predicate Varian Cage, Medyssey Co. (K172756) Device Forza XP, Orthofix (K172696) Additional Predicate Devices AMT WAVE Distractable, AMT (K083626) The VERTACONNECT… | 2018 |
| * | K083626 | Distractable Wave CageSummary page 4…an Cage, Medyssey Co. (K172756) Device Forza XP, Orthofix (K172696) Additional Predicate Devices AMT WAVE Distractable, AMT (K083626) The VERTACONNECT TLIF Spreadable Lumbar Cage is a spacer for implantation in a… | 2009 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K073202Ardis SpacerAbbott Spine, Inc. · 2008 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2008 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 37 years and passes through 16 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 23 of the 167 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
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. 2021, 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 VERTACONNECT TLIF cage is indicated for inter-vertebral body fusion of the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, in skeletally mature patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The device is intended for use with supplemental fixation and is intended for use with autograft to facilitate fusion.
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/K203327 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K203327: VERTACONNECT TLIF Cage.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K203327
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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