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Reef TO/TA System; Regatta Lateral System; Explorer TO System; WaveForm C Interbody System; WaveForm TO Interbody System; WaveForm TA Interbody System; FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System; Shoreline ACS Interbody System; Shoreline RT Interbody System; Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody System

K240830510(k) TraditionalCleared Jun 20, 202486-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3080

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Orthofix Medical, Inc. · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar

Cleared on Jun 20, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K231076 (Wenzel Spine, Inc., 2023) and 11 other predicates after an 86-day review. Its family tree reaches back 32 generations to 1984. 1 of the 742 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 2 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Jun 20, 2024
Review
86 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MAX
Recalls
None
Predicates
12

Its longest line of descent runs back 32 generations to K841189 (1984). 739 ancestors in all, the oldest K792352 (1979). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 1 of the 742 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2023: 4 other ancestors2022: 4 other ancestors2021: 11 other ancestors2020: 17 other ancestors2019: 11 other ancestors2018: 12 other ancestors2017: 34 other ancestors2016: 37 other ancestors2015: 39 other ancestors2014: 49 other ancestors2012: 39 other ancestors2008: 58 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall12013: 39 other ancestors2011: 52 other ancestors2010: 34 other ancestors2009: 45 other ancestors2007: 25 other ancestors2005: 32 other ancestors2004: 46 other ancestors2006: 20 other ancestors2003: 23 other ancestors2002: 18 other ancestors2001: 14 other ancestors2000: 10 other ancestors1999: 9 other ancestors1998: 7 other ancestors1996: 6 other ancestors1997: 2 other ancestors1993: 3 other ancestors1995: 3 other ancestors1992: 1 other ancestor1985: 1 other ancestor1980: 1 other ancestor1979: 1 other ancestor2025: 1 descendant cleared2026: 1 descendant clearedK841189 · Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator · Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984K990148 · Stackable Cage System · Depuy Motech Acromed · 1999K003043 · Surgical Titanium Mesh System · Depuyacromed · 2001×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K022793 (2003), K031757 (2003) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K041888 (2004), K042930 (2004) K062759 · Paramount VBR System · Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K072120 (2007), K073291 (2008) K094025 · Crescent Spinal System · Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010K110543 · Crescent (R) Spinal System Titanium · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K121683 (2012), K123752 (2013) K132505 · Acculif TL and PL Cage · Coalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013 · recalled×3: 3 generations cleared close together, K141217 (2014), K143163 (2015), K143616 (2015) K152304 · Tritanium PL Cage · Stryker · 2015 · recalled×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K160955 (2016), K162262 (2016) K171496 · Tritanium C Anterior Cervical Cage · Stryker Spine · 2017K180364 · HD LifeSciences Cervical IBFD System · Hd Lifesciences, LLC · 2018×3: 3 generations cleared close together, K183557 (2019), K192018 (2019), K191581 (2020) ×3: 3 generations cleared close together, K201267 (2020), K201193 (2020), K210583 (2021) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K220711 (2022), K222732 (2022) K233694 · Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody System · SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 202419801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 11 other ancestors2 generations back: 36 other ancestors3 generations back: 80 other ancestors4 generations back: 130 other ancestors5 generations back: 168 other ancestors, 1 with a Class I recall16 generations back: 137 other ancestors7 generations back: 72 other ancestors8 generations back: 49 other ancestors9 generations back: 20 other ancestors10 generations back: 3 other ancestors11 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 2 descendants K233694 · Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody System · SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2024K222732 · WaveForm A Interbody System · SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2022K220711 · SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Meridian Anterior Plate System · SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2022K210583 · SeaSpine WaveForm™ A Interbody System · SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2021K201193 · SeaSpine Spacer System NM (Hollywood, Hollywood VI, Pacifica, Redondo, Ventura), Vu a•POD-L NanoMetalene; SeaSpine Vu e•POD System; and SeaSpine Reef TH System, SeaSpine Vu a•POD Prime NanoMetalene IBD; and SeaSpine Shoreline ACS, SeaSpine Cambria System; SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System; and SeaSpine Meridian System, Shoreline Cervical Interbody RT System; and SeaSpine Beachside System · SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2020K201267 · Adaptix Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface Technology · Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2020K191581 · Endoskeleton TL Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TL Hyperlordotic Interbody Fusion Device · Titan Spine, Inc. · 2020K192018 · Endoskeleton TA Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TAS and TAS Hyperlordotic Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TO Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TT Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TC Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TCS Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TL Interbody Fusion Device · Titan Spine, Inc. · 2019 · recalledK183557 · Endoskeleton® TA Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TAS Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TO Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TT Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TC Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TCS Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TL Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TA Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) Device · Titan Spine, Inc. · 2019 · recalledK180364 · HD LifeSciences Cervical IBFD System · Hd Lifesciences, LLC · 2018K171496 · Tritanium C Anterior Cervical Cage · Stryker Spine · 2017K162262 · Tritanium® PL Cage · Stryker · 2016K160955 · Tritanium® PL Cage · Stryker · 2016K152304 · Tritanium PL Cage · Stryker · 2015 · recalledK143616 · AccuLIF TL and PL Cage · Stryker Corporation · 2015 · recalledK143163 · AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers, AVS® TL PEEK Spacer, AVS® Navigator PEEK Spacer, AVS® ARIA PEEK Spacer, AccuLIF TL and PL Cage, AVS® Anchor-L Spacer, Aero-AL Lumbar Cage System · Stryker Corporation · 2015K141217 · Acculif TL and PL Cage · Stryker Corporation · 2014 · recalledK132505 · Acculif TL and PL Cage · Coalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013 · recalledK123752 · Acculif TL and PL Cage · Coalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013K121683 · Acculif TL Cage · Coalign Innovations, Inc. · 2012K110543 · Crescent (R) Spinal System Titanium · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011K094025 · Crescent Spinal System · Medtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010K073291 · Capstone Spinal System · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008K072120 · Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device · Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007K062759 · Paramount VBR System · Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007K042930 · Spacevision Cage System · Spine Vision, Inc. · 2004K041888 · Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant · Signus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004K031757 · Peek Tetris Spinal Implant · Signus Medical, LLC · 2003K022793 · Tetris Spinal Implant · Signus Medical, LLC · 2003K003043 · Surgical Titanium Mesh System · Depuyacromed · 2001K990148 · Stackable Cage System · Depuy Motech Acromed · 1999K841189 · Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator · Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984−30−25−20−15−10−50
  1. Root · 32 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
  2. 28 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK220711 SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Meridian Anterior Plate SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2022
  4. 2 generations backK222732 WaveForm A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2022
  5. 1 generation backK233694 Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2024
  6. This deviceK240830 Reef TO/TA System; Regatta Lateral System; Explorer TO System…Orthofix Medical, Inc. · 2024
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK253420 Admiral ACP System; Explorer TO System; Laminoplasty System; Manta…SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2026
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251617 X-PAC® TLIF Expandable Posterior Cage System; X-PAC® LLIF Expandable…Expanding Innovations, Inc. · 2025
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  1. Root · 32 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
  2. 31 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
  3. 30 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
  4. 29 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
  5. 28 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
  6. 27 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
  7. 26 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
  8. 25 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
  9. 24 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
  10. 23 generations backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
  11. 22 generations backK094025 Crescent Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
  12. 21 generations backK110543 Crescent (R) Spinal System TitaniumMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
  13. 20 generations backK121683 Acculif TL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2012
  14. 19 generations backK123752 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013
  15. 18 generations backK132505 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
  16. 17 generations backK141217 Acculif TL and PL CageStryker Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
  17. 16 generations backK143163 AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers…Stryker Corporation · 2015
  18. 15 generations backK143616 AccuLIF TL and PL CageStryker Corporation · 2015 · Recalled
  19. 14 generations backK152304 Tritanium PL CageStryker · 2015 · Recalled
  20. 13 generations backK160955 Tritanium® PL CageStryker · 2016
  21. 12 generations backK162262 Tritanium® PL CageStryker · 2016
  22. 11 generations backK171496 Tritanium C Anterior Cervical CageStryker Spine · 2017
  23. 10 generations backK180364 HD LifeSciences Cervical IBFD SystemHd Lifesciences, LLC · 2018
  24. 9 generations backK183557 Endoskeleton® TA Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TAS…Titan Spine, Inc. · 2019 · Recalled
  25. 8 generations backK192018 Endoskeleton TA Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TAS and TAS…Titan Spine, Inc. · 2019 · Recalled
  26. 7 generations backK191581 Endoskeleton TL Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TL…Titan Spine, Inc. · 2020
  27. 6 generations backK201267 Adaptix Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2020
  28. 5 generations backK201193 SeaSpine Spacer System NM (Hollywood, Hollywood VI, Pacifica…SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2020
  29. 4 generations backK210583 SeaSpine WaveForm™ A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2021
  30. 3 generations backK220711 SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Meridian Anterior Plate SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2022
  31. 2 generations backK222732 WaveForm A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2022
  32. 1 generation backK233694 Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2024
  33. This deviceK240830 Reef TO/TA System; Regatta Lateral System; Explorer TO System…Orthofix Medical, Inc. · 2024

Class I recalls in this family

Most influential descendants

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  • K253420Admiral ACP System; Explorer TO System; Laminoplasty System; Manta Ray TDF Spacer…SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K251617X-PAC® TLIF Expandable Posterior Cage System; X-PAC® LLIF Expandable Lateral Cage SystemExpanding Innovations, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−32K841189Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc.1984—
−31K990148Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed1999—
−30K003043Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed2001—
−29K022793Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC2003—
−28K031757Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC2003—
−27K041888Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH2004—
−26K042930Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc.2004—
−25K062759Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc.2007—
−24K072120Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc.2007—
−23K073291Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.2008—
−22K094025Crescent Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek2010—
−21K110543Crescent (R) Spinal System TitaniumMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.2011—
−20K121683Acculif TL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc.2012—
−19K123752Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc.2013—
−18K132505Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc.20133
−17K141217Acculif TL and PL CageStryker Corporation20143
−16K143163AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers, AVS® TL PEEK…Stryker Corporation2015—
−15K143616AccuLIF TL and PL CageStryker Corporation20154
−14K152304Tritanium PL CageStryker20151
−13K160955Tritanium® PL CageStryker2016—
−12K162262Tritanium® PL CageStryker2016—
−11K171496Tritanium C Anterior Cervical CageStryker Spine2017—
−10K180364HD LifeSciences Cervical IBFD SystemHd Lifesciences, LLC2018—
−9K183557Endoskeleton® TA Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton® TAS Interbody Fusion…Titan Spine, Inc.20193
−8K192018Endoskeleton TA Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TAS and TAS…Titan Spine, Inc.20194
−7K191581Endoskeleton TL Interbody Fusion Device, Endoskeleton TL Hyperlordotic…Titan Spine, Inc.2020—
−6K201267Adaptix Interbody System with Titan nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyMedtronic Sofamor Danek2020—
−5K201193SeaSpine Spacer System NM (Hollywood, Hollywood VI, Pacifica, Redondo…SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2020—
−4K210583SeaSpine WaveForm™ A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2021—
−3K220711SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Meridian Anterior Plate SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2022—
−2K222732WaveForm A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2022—
−1K233694Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody SystemSeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2024—
0 (this device)K240830Reef TO/TA System; Regatta Lateral System; Explorer TO System; WaveForm C…Orthofix Medical, Inc.2024—
+1K253420Admiral ACP System; Explorer TO System; Laminoplasty System; Manta Ray TDF…SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2026—
+1K251617X-PAC® TLIF Expandable Posterior Cage System; X-PAC® LLIF Expandable Lateral…Expanding Innovations, Inc.2025—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
197910
198010
198510
199210
199330
199530
199660
199720
199870
199990
2000100
2001140
2002180
2003230
2004460
2005320
2006200
2007250
2008581
2009450
2010340
2011520
2012390
2013390
2014490
2015390
2016370
2017340
2018120
2019110
2020170
2021110
202240
202340

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202510
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K240830, 1984–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Notable FDA decisions, review times and new Class I recalls. See an issue.

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. #1 K203714 NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems…score 102.5 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against? (12)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K231076VariLift®-C Interbody Fusion System
Summary page 10
…Page 1 of 14 Primary Predicate: VariLift®-C Interbody Fusion System, Wenzel Spine, Inc., K231076 NuVasive Cohere ALIF System Intervertebral Body Fusion Device, NuV…
Wenzel Spine, Inc.2023—
*K221751NuVasive Cohere ALIF System Intervertebral Body Fusion Device
Summary page 10
…K231076 NuVasive Cohere ALIF System Intervertebral Body Fusion Device, NuVasive Incorporated, K221751 NuVasive Brigade System, NuVasive Incorporated, K203714 NuVasive Co…
Nu Vasive, Incorporated2022—
*K203714NuVasive Thoracolumbar Interbody Systems: NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar System…
Summary page 10
…ertebral Body Fusion Device, NuVasive Incorporated, K221751 NuVasive Brigade System, NuVasive Incorporated, K203714 NuVasive CoRoent Small Interlock System, NuVasive Incorporated, K23…
Nu Vasive, Incorporated2021—
*K231735NuVasive CoRoent Small Interbody System; NuVasive CoRoent Small Contoured Interbody…
Summary page 10
…gade System, NuVasive Incorporated, K203714 NuVasive CoRoent Small Interlock System, NuVasive Incorporated, K231735 Additional Predicate: Reef TO/TA System, SeaSpine, K210497 Regatta Lateral System, SeaS…
Nu Vasive, Incorporated2023—
*K210497SeaSpine Spacer System NM (Hollywood, Hollywood VI, Pacifica, Redondo, Ventura), Vu…
Summary page 10
…NuVasive CoRoent Small Interlock System, NuVasive Incorporated, K231735 Additional Predicate: Reef TO/TA System, SeaSpine, K210497 Regatta Lateral System, SeaSpine, K210497 Explorer TO System, SeaSp…
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2021—
*K212540Explorer TO System
Summary page 10
…eef TO/TA System, SeaSpine, K210497 Regatta Lateral System, SeaSpine, K210497 Explorer TO System, SeaSpine, K212540 WaveForm C Interbody System, SeaSpine, K212904/K213359 WaveForm TO…
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2021—
*K212904SeaSpine WaveForm C Interbody System
Summary page 10
…eral System, SeaSpine, K210497 Explorer TO System, SeaSpine, K212540 WaveForm C Interbody System, SeaSpine, K212904/K213359 WaveForm TO Interbody System, SeaSpine, K213420 WaveForm TA…
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2021—
*K213359SeaSpine WaveForm, C Interbody System
Summary page 10
…tem, SeaSpine, K210497 Explorer TO System, SeaSpine, K212540 WaveForm C Interbody System, SeaSpine, K212904/K213359 WaveForm TO Interbody System, SeaSpine, K213420 WaveForm TA Interbo…
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2021—
*K213420WaveForm L System, WaveForm TO System, WaveForm TA System
Summary page 10
…ine, K212540 WaveForm C Interbody System, SeaSpine, K212904/K213359 WaveForm TO Interbody System, SeaSpine, K213420 WaveForm TA Interbody System, SeaSpine, K213420 FORZA XP Expandable…
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2022—
*K213951FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System
Summary page 10
…Spine, K213420 WaveForm TA Interbody System, SeaSpine, K213420 FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System, Orthofix, K213951 Shoreline ACS and RT Interbody System, SeaSpine, K233414 Meridian I…
Orthofix US, LLC2022—
*K233414Shoreline ACS Interbody System; Shoreline RT Interbody System
Summary page 10
…13420 FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System, Orthofix, K213951 Shoreline ACS and RT Interbody System, SeaSpine, K233414 Meridian Interbody System, SeaSpine, K233694 WaveForm A Interbody S…
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2023—
*K233694Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody System
Summary page 10
…ofix, K213951 Shoreline ACS and RT Interbody System, SeaSpine, K233414 Meridian Interbody System, SeaSpine, K233694 WaveForm A Interbody System, SeaSpine, K233694 Indications For Use: Reef TO/TA System When used a…
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation2024—

Also cleared against K231076: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (2)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K253420Admiral ACP System; Explorer TO System; Laminoplasty System; Manta Ray TDF Spacer…SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation20260
K251617X-PAC® TLIF Expandable Posterior Cage System; X-PAC® LLIF Expandable Lateral Cage SystemExpanding Innovations, Inc.20250

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 40 years and passes through 17 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
  • 73 of the 739 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
  • Of its descendants, K253420 (SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K231076.

How does its category compare?

All MAX devices

MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MAX

29in 2025

2007: 72008: 352009: 312010: 292011: 492012: 482013: 582014: 582015: 532016: 642017: 762018: 642019: 602020: 562021: 532022: 412023: 302024: 382025: 292026 (partial year): 18
2007high 76 (2017) · low 7 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MAX

85in 2025

2007: 86 days median2008: 88 days median2009: 102 days median2010: 137 days median2011: 98 days median2012: 69 days median2013: 102 days median2014: 115 days median2015: 113 days median2016: 124 days median2017: 116 days median2018: 114 days median2019: 131 days median2020: 106 days median2021: 109 days median2022: 95 days median2023: 87 days median2024: 91 days median2025: 85 days median2026 (partial year): 95 days median
2007high 137 (2010) · low 69 (2012)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · MAX

5in 2025

2008: 22009: 92011: 32012: 11, 1 Class I2014: 32015: 12016: 62017: 12018: 42019: 12022: 12024: 12025: 5
2007high 11 (2012) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MAX

811in 2025

2007: 122008: 192009: 902010: 1542011: 2012012: 3272013: 3802014: 3662015: 5242016: 6472017: 5962018: 6162019: 6992020: 6402021: 6222022: 6182023: 5762024: 7292025: 811
2007high 811 (2025) · low 12 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MAX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

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YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007786012
20083588219
200931102990
2010291370154
201149983201
2012486911 (1)327
2013581020380
2014581153366
2015531131524
2016641246647
2017761161596
2018641144616
2019601311699
2020561060640
2021531090622
202241951618
202330870576
202438911729
202529855811
202618950—

What is it indicated for?

Reef TO/TA System When used as an intervertebral body fusion device, the Reef TO/TA System with NanoMetalene@ surface technology is intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1…

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Reef TO/TA System

When used as an intervertebral body fusion device, the Reef TO/TA System with NanoMetalene@ surface technology is intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s). These patients should have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion and supplemental fixation.

Regatta Lateral System

Interbody Device (IBD) Implants (i.e., interbody implants used alone):

The Regatta Lateral System with NanoMetalene@ surface technology is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD, defined as back pain ofdiscogenic origin, with degeneration ofthe disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). It is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of DDD with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the interbody spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device.

The Regatta Lateral System is intended for use with supplemental fixation.

TruProfile Interbody Implants:

The Regatta Lateral System assembled with the TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration ofthe disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed of cancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device.

The Regatta Lateral System assembled with the 1- hole TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is intended for use with supplemental fixation.

Explorer TO System

When used as an intervertebral body fusion device, the system is intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s). These patients should have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed of cancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion and supplemental fixation.

WaveForm C Interbody System

The WaveForm C Interbody System are interbody fusion devices intended for use in skeletally mature patient with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine (C2-T1) for multiple contiguous levels. 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 ofnon-operative treatment. These devices are to be filled with autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion.

When used as a standalone system, the WaveForm C Interbody System, which includes the 2,3,4-hole TruProfile plates and 2-hole No-profile interfixated spacer, is intended to be used as an adjunct to spinal fusion procedures at multiple contiguous levels of the cervical spine (C2-TI) and must be used with bone screw fixation and locking covers.

When the WaveForm C Interbody (excluding 2-hole No-profile interfixated spacer) is used with supplemental fixation, such as anterior cervical plates, the WaveForm C Interbody System is intended to be used as an adjunct to spinal fusion procedures at multiple contiguous levels of the cervical spine (C2-T1).

WaveForm TO Interbody System

When used as an intervertebral body fusion device, the system is intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s). These patients should have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion and supplemental fixation.

WaveForm TA Interbody System

When used as an intervertebral body fusion device, the system is intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s). These patients should have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion and supplemental fixation.

FORZA XP Expandable Spacer

FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine (L2-S1). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved levels. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion surgery at the involved level(s).

FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System is intended for use with autograft and/or allograft comprised of cancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone graft or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion and supplemental fixation.

Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System.

Shoreline ACS and RT Interbody System

Shoreline ACS Interbody System:

The Shoreline ACS Interbody System with NanoMetalene@ surface technology are interbody fusion devices intended for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine (C2-T1) for multiple contiguous levels. 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 devicesare to be filled with autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion.

When used as a standalone system, the Shoreline ACS Interbody System, which includes the TruProfile plates and No-profile spacer, is intended to be used as an adjunct to spinal fusion procedures at multiple contiguous levels of the cervical spine (C2-T1) and must be used with bone screw fixation and locking covers. The Shoreline ACS interbody spacers with ? 200 lordosis are intended to be used with supplemental fixation.

When the Shoreline ACS Interbody (excluding the No-profile spacer) is used with supplemental fixation, such as anterior cervical plates, the Shoreline ACS Interbody System is intended to be used as an adjunct to spinal fusion procedures at multiple contiguous levels of the cervical spine (C2-T1).

Shoreline RT Interbody System:

The Shoreline RT Interbody System with NanoMetalene@ surface technology are interbody fusion devices intended for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine (C2-T1) for multiple contiguous levels. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration ofthe 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, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion.

When used as a standalone system, the Shoreline RT Interbody System, which includes the TruProfile plates, is intended to be used as an adjunct to spinal fusion procedures at multiple contiguous levels of the cervical spine (C2-T1) and must be used with bone screw fixation and locking covers. The Shoreline RT interbody spacers with ? 200 lordosis are intended to be used with supplemental fixation.

When the Shoreline RT Interbody System is used with supplemental fixation, such as anterior cervical plates, the Shoreline RT Interbody System is intended to be used as an adjunct to spinal fusion procedures at multiple contiguous levels of the cervical spine (C2-TI).

Meridian Interbody System

Interbody Device (IBD) Implants (i.e., interbody implants used alone):

The Meridian System with NanoMetalene@ surface technology Interbody, when used with or without a Spin Plate, is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. The Meridian Interbody is intended for use with supplemental fixation.

No-Profile Interbody Implants with Screws:

The Meridian System 2-Hole and 3-Hole No-profile Interbody, when used with Screws and with or without a No-profile Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed cancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. The Meridian System 2-Hole and 3-Hole No-profile Interbody must be used with the maximum number of screws allowed. Hyperlordotic sizes (greater than 200) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.

The Meridian System 4-Hole No-profile Interbody, when used with Screws and with or without a No-profile Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone. The Meridian System 4-Hole No-profile Interbody may be used as a standalone device only when at least two Screws are inserted with one inferior and one superior screw trajectory. If the surgeon chooses to use the 4-Hole No-profile Interbody with fewer than two Screws inserted with one inferior and one superior screw trajectory, then additional supplemental fixation system must be used. Hyperlordotic sizes (greater than 200) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.

No-Profile Interbody Implants with Inline Fixation Anchors:

The Meridian System No-profile Interbody, when used with Inline Fixation Anchors and a No-profile Locking Cover, is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to Sl. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. The Meridian System No-profile Interbody with Inline Fixation Anchors is intended for use with supplemental fixation.

TruProfile Interbody Implants:

The Meridian System TruProfile Interbody assembled with the Anterior Plate, when used with Screws, an Anterior Plate Locking Cover, and with or without a Spin Plate, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to Sl. DDD is defined as back pain ofdiscogenic origin with degeneration ofthe disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. Hyperlordotic sizes (greater than 200) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.

WaveForm A Interbody System

Interbody Device (IBD) Implants (i.e., interbody implants used alone):

The WaveForm A System Interbody, when used with or without a Spin Plate, is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months ofnon-operative treatment. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. The WaveForm A System Interbody is intended for use with supplemental fixation.

No-profile Interbody Implants with Screws:

The WaveForm A System 2-Hole and 3-Hole No-profile Interbody, when used with Screws and with or without a No-profile Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed cancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. The WaveForm A System 2-Hole and 3-Hole No-profile Interbody must be used with the maximum number of screws allowed. Hyperlordotic sizes (greater than 200) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.

The WaveForm A System 4-Hole No-profile Interbody, when used with Screws and with or without a No-profile Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed of cancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone. The WaveForm A System 4-Hole No-profile Interbody may be used as a standalone device only when at least two Screws are inserted with one inferior and one superior screw trajectory. If the surgeon chooses to use the 4-Hole No-profile Interbody with fewer than two Screws inserted with one inferior and one superior screw trajectory, then additional supplemental fixation system must be used. Hyperlordotic sizes (greater than 200) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.

No-profile Interbody Implants with Inline Fixation Anchors:

The WaveForm A System No-profile Interbody, when used with Inline Fixation Anchors and with a No-profile Locking Cover, is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed ofcancellous, cortical, and/or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. The WaveForm A System No-profile Interbody with Inline Fixation Anchors is intended for use with supplemental fixation.

TruProfile Interbody Inplants:

The WaveForm A System TruProfile Interbody assembled with the Anterior Plate, when used with Screws, an Anterior Plate Locking Cover, and with or without a Spin Plate, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to 51. DDD is defined as back pain ofdiscogenic origin with degeneration ofthe disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The interbody is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed of cancellous, cortical, and/ or corticocancellous bone or a bone void filler as cleared by FDA for use in intervertebral body fusion to facilitate fusion. Hyperlordotic sizes (greater than 200) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K240830: Reef TO/TA System; Regatta Lateral System; Explorer TO System; WaveForm C Interbody System; WaveForm TO Interbody System; WaveForm TA Interbody System; FORZA XP Expandable Spacer System; Shoreline ACS Interbody System; Shoreline RT Interbody System; Meridian Interbody System; WaveForm A Interbody System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K240830

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