510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTesera-k ALIF System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. · OVD Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar
Cleared on Jan 7, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K193320 (Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc., 2020) and 5 other predicates after a 112-day review. Its family tree reaches back 25 generations to 1984. 1 of the 523 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 7, 2022
- Review
- 112 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OVD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 6
Its longest line of descent runs back 25 generations to K841189 (1984). 520 ancestors in all, the oldest K792352 (1979). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 523 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 25 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 21 generations between
- 3 generations backK181453 ATEC ALIF Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 2 generations backK182746 ATEC ALIF and LLIF Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 1 generation backK183705 IdentiTi Porous Ti Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2019
- This deviceK212980 Tesera-k ALIF SystemKyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK242771 Tesera-k PL System and Tesera-k XL SystemKyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK261353 Tesera-K Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System; Tesera-K XL…Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2026
Show all 25 generations
- Root · 25 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 24 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 23 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 22 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 21 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 20 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 19 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
- 18 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 17 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 16 generations backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 15 generations backK094025 Crescent Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- 14 generations backK110543 Crescent (R) Spinal System TitaniumMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 13 generations backK121683 Acculif TL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2012
- 12 generations backK123752 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013
- 11 generations backK132505 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK141217 Acculif TL and PL CageStryker Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK143163 AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers…Stryker Corporation · 2015
- 8 generations backK153782 NuVasive® Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- 7 generations backK161230 NuVasive Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- 6 generations backK170962 NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2017
- 5 generations backK171633 NuVasive TLX Interbody SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2017
- 4 generations backK180480 ATEC Universal Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 3 generations backK181453 ATEC ALIF Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 2 generations backK182746 ATEC ALIF and LLIF Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 1 generation backK183705 IdentiTi Porous Ti Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2019
- This deviceK212980 Tesera-k ALIF SystemKyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2022
Class I recalls in this family
- K073202 Ardis Spacer4 generations back · 2008
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −25 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −24 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −23 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −22 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −21 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −20 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −19 | K042930 | Spacevision Cage System | Spine Vision, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −18 | K062759 | Paramount VBR System | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −17 | K072120 | Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −16 | K073291 | Capstone Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −15 | K094025 | Crescent Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| −14 | K110543 | Crescent (R) Spinal System Titanium | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −13 | K121683 | Acculif TL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −12 | K123752 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −11 | K132505 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2013 | 3 |
| −10 | K141217 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Stryker Corporation | 2014 | 3 |
| −9 | K143163 | AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers, AVS® TL PEEK… | Stryker Corporation | 2015 | — |
| −8 | K153782 | NuVasive® Lumbar Interbody Implants | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2016 | — |
| −7 | K161230 | NuVasive Lumbar Interbody Implants | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2016 | — |
| −6 | K170962 | NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2017 | — |
| −5 | K171633 | NuVasive TLX Interbody System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2017 | — |
| −4 | K180480 | ATEC Universal Spacer System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −3 | K181453 | ATEC ALIF Spacer System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −2 | K182746 | ATEC ALIF and LLIF Spacer System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −1 | K183705 | IdentiTi Porous Ti Interbody System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K212980 | Tesera-k ALIF System | Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K242771 | Tesera-k PL System and Tesera-k XL System | Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K261353 | Tesera-K Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System; Tesera-K XL System… | Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 42 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 53 | 1 |
| 2009 | 38 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 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? (6)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K193320 | KMTI Tesera SA Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) SystemSummary page 4…ured from Ti-6Al-4Vper ASTM F2924. The Tesera-k SA constructs includes screws and a coverplate manufactured from Ti-6Al- 4V per ASTM F136 from the Tesera SA ALIF System (K193320, K131122, K140106, and K180502). The Tesera-k ALIF implants are sterile packaged and inserted via a direct anterior or oblique an… | 2020 |
| * | K200879 | SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Regatta Lateral SystemSummary page 5…KMTI Tesera SA Anterior Lumbar Kyocera Medical Primary Interbody Fusion System Technologies, Inc. K200879 SeaSpine Meridian System SeaSpine Orthopedics Additional… | 2020 |
| * | K190483 | SPIRA Open Matrix ALIF and LLIFSummary page 5…0879 SeaSpine Meridian System SeaSpine Orthopedics Additional Corporation K190483 SPIRA Open Matrix ALIF Camber Spine Technologies Additional K131612 AnyPlus ALIF PEEK L… | 2019 |
| * | K131612 | Anyplus; Alif Peek Cages, Plif Peek Cages, T-Plif Peek Cages, Tlif Peek CagesSummary page 5…Corporation K190483 SPIRA Open Matrix ALIF Camber Spine Technologies Additional K131612 AnyPlus ALIF PEEK Lumbar Fusion GS Medical Additional Cage K092193… | 2014 |
| * | K092193 | Spinal Usa Interbody CagesSummary page 5…Camber Spine Technologies Additional K131612 AnyPlus ALIF PEEK Lumbar Fusion GS Medical Additional Cage K092193 Spinal USA Intervertebral Body Fusion Spinal USA Additional Device ALIF K18370… | 2009 |
| * | K183705 | IdentiTi Porous Ti Interbody SystemSummary page 5…Additional Cage K092193 Spinal USA Intervertebral Body Fusion Spinal USA Additional Device ALIF K183705 IdentiTi Porous Ti Interbody System Alphatec Spine, Inc. Additional ALIF PERFORMANCE… | 2019 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2008 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 38 years and passes through 14 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 51 of the 520 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K242771 (Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc., 2025) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
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. 2022, 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 Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. (KMTI) Tesera-k Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System is indicated for interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the lumbar spine at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis…
Read the full statement (275 words)
The Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. (KMTI) Tesera-k Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) System is indicated for interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the lumbar spine at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). KMTI Tesera-k ALIF System implants are to be used with autogenous bone graft. Patients should be skeletally mature and have at least six months of nonoperative treatment. The Tesera-k ALIF System implants are available in standalone (Tesera-k SA) and non-standalone (Tesera-k A) configurations.
Tesera-k SA ALIF cages are intended to be implanted from a direct anterior surgical approach only. Tesera-k SA ALIF cages are intended to be used with the coverplate and screws provided. Tesera-k SA ALIF assemblies (cage, screws, coverplate) that contain cages with lordotic angles less than 20° and use all four screws are standalone and require no supplemental fixation. Tesera-k SA ALIF assemblies (cage, screws, coverplate) that contain cages with lordotic angles greater than or equal to 20° or if the surgeon chose to use fewer than four screws are considered non-standalone and require supplemental fixation cleared by the FDA for use in the lumbosacral spine.
Tesera-k A ALIF cages are monolithic and do not interface or mate with any additional implants. Tesera-k A ALIF cages may be implanted from direct anterior or oblique insertion angle. Tesera-k A ALIF cages are non-standalone and require supplemental fixation cleared by the FDA for use in the lumbosacral spine.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K212980 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212980: Tesera-k ALIF System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K212980
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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