510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer & Lateral Buttress Plate System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Life Spine, Inc. · MAX Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar
Cleared on Jul 7, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K221806 (Life Spine, Inc., 2022) and 3 other predicates after a 53-day review. Its family tree reaches back 28 generations to 1984. 1 of the 568 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Jul 7, 2025
- Review
- 53 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 28 generations to K841189 (1984). 567 ancestors in all, the oldest K792352 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 568 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 28 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 24 generations between
- 3 generations backK191311 ATEC Lateral Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK201500 Life Spine Plateau-A Ti Anterior Lumbar Spacer & Plateau-X Ti…Life Spine, Inc. · 2020
- 1 generation backK221806 TruLift Lateral Expandable Spacer System & Lateral Plate SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2022
- This deviceK251502 TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer & Lateral Buttress Plate SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2025
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- Root · 28 generations backK841189 Oec/Rezaian Spinal FixatorOrthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. · 1984
- 27 generations backK990148 Stackable Cage SystemDepuy Motech Acromed · 1999
- 26 generations backK003043 Surgical Titanium Mesh SystemDepuyacromed · 2001
- 25 generations backK022793 Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 24 generations backK031757 Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medical, LLC · 2003
- 23 generations backK041888 Curved Peek Tetris Spinal ImplantSignus Medizintechnik GmbH · 2004
- 22 generations backK042930 Spacevision Cage SystemSpine Vision, Inc. · 2004
- 21 generations backK062759 Paramount VBR SystemInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 20 generations backK072120 Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion DeviceInnovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 19 generations backK073291 Capstone Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2008
- 18 generations backK094025 Crescent Spinal SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek · 2010
- 17 generations backK110543 Crescent (R) Spinal System TitaniumMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2011
- 16 generations backK121683 Acculif TL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2012
- 15 generations backK123752 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013
- 14 generations backK132505 Acculif TL and PL CageCoalign Innovations, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK141217 Acculif TL and PL CageStryker Corporation · 2014 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK143163 AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers…Stryker Corporation · 2015
- 11 generations backK153782 NuVasive® Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- 10 generations backK161230 NuVasive Lumbar Interbody ImplantsNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2016
- 9 generations backK170962 NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2017
- 8 generations backK171633 NuVasive TLX Interbody SystemNu Vasive, Incorporated · 2017
- 7 generations backK180480 ATEC Universal Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 6 generations backK181453 ATEC ALIF Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 5 generations backK182746 ATEC ALIF and LLIF Spacer SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2018
- 4 generations backK183705 IdentiTi Porous Ti Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2019
- 3 generations backK191311 ATEC Lateral Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK201500 Life Spine Plateau-A Ti Anterior Lumbar Spacer & Plateau-X Ti…Life Spine, Inc. · 2020
- 1 generation backK221806 TruLift Lateral Expandable Spacer System & Lateral Plate SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2022
- This deviceK251502 TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer & Lateral Buttress Plate SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2025
Class I recalls in this family
- K073202 Ardis Spacer8 generations back · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −28 | K841189 | Oec/Rezaian Spinal Fixator | Orthopedic Equipment Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −27 | K990148 | Stackable Cage System | Depuy Motech Acromed | 1999 | — |
| −26 | K003043 | Surgical Titanium Mesh System | Depuyacromed | 2001 | — |
| −25 | K022793 | Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −24 | K031757 | Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medical, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −23 | K041888 | Curved Peek Tetris Spinal Implant | Signus Medizintechnik GmbH | 2004 | — |
| −22 | K042930 | Spacevision Cage System | Spine Vision, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −21 | K062759 | Paramount VBR System | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −20 | K072120 | Paramount Intervertebral Body Fusion Device | Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −19 | K073291 | Capstone Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −18 | K094025 | Crescent Spinal System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | 2010 | — |
| −17 | K110543 | Crescent (R) Spinal System Titanium | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −16 | K121683 | Acculif TL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −15 | K123752 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −14 | K132505 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Coalign Innovations, Inc. | 2013 | 3 |
| −13 | K141217 | Acculif TL and PL Cage | Stryker Corporation | 2014 | 3 |
| −12 | K143163 | AVS® AL and ALign PEEK Spacers, AVS® PL and UniLIF PEEK Spacers, AVS® TL PEEK… | Stryker Corporation | 2015 | — |
| −11 | K153782 | NuVasive® Lumbar Interbody Implants | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2016 | — |
| −10 | K161230 | NuVasive Lumbar Interbody Implants | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2016 | — |
| −9 | K170962 | NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2017 | — |
| −8 | K171633 | NuVasive TLX Interbody System | Nu Vasive, Incorporated | 2017 | — |
| −7 | K180480 | ATEC Universal Spacer System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −6 | K181453 | ATEC ALIF Spacer System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −5 | K182746 | ATEC ALIF and LLIF Spacer System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −4 | K183705 | IdentiTi Porous Ti Interbody System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| −3 | K191311 | ATEC Lateral Interbody System | Alphatec Spine, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| −2 | K201500 | Life Spine Plateau-A Ti Anterior Lumbar Spacer & Plateau-X Ti Lateral Lumbar… | Life Spine, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| −1 | K221806 | TruLift Lateral Expandable Spacer System & Lateral Plate System | Life Spine, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K251502 | TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer & Lateral Buttress Plate System | Life Spine, Inc. | 2025 | — |
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 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 28 | 0 |
| 2004 | 43 | 0 |
| 2005 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 56 | 1 |
| 2009 | 41 | 0 |
| 2010 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 |
| 2014 | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K221806 | TruLift Lateral Expandable Spacer System & Lateral Plate SystemSummary page 5…MAX, CFR 888.3080, Class II KWQ, CFR 888.3060, Class II Primary Predicate: Life Spine ProLift Lateral Expandable Cage System (K221806) Life Spine Trulift Lateral Modular 1-Hole Buttress Plate (K221806) Additional Predicate: Life… | 2022 |
| * | K210061 | ProLift Lateral HELO FixatedSummary page 5…6) Life Spine Trulift Lateral Modular 1-Hole Buttress Plate (K221806) Additional Predicate: Life Spine ProLift HELO Expandable Spacer (K210061) Astura Sirion Lateral Lumbar Plate System (K202495) Life Spine ProLift L… | 2021 |
| * | K202495 | SIRION Lateral Lumbar Interbody FusionSummary page 5…s Plate (K221806) Additional Predicate: Life Spine ProLift HELO Expandable Spacer (K210061) Astura Sirion Lateral Lumbar Plate System (K202495) Life Spine ProLift Lateral Fixated (K200338) Device Description: The TruLift® Lateral Expandable S… | 2021 |
| * | K200338 | ProLift Lateral FixatedSummary page 5…pandable Spacer (K210061) Astura Sirion Lateral Lumbar Plate System (K202495) Life Spine ProLift Lateral Fixated (K200338) Device Description: The TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer System is available in a range of sizes and footprints and can expa… | 2020 |
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 · 8 generations back · ◆ in the 2008 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 41 years and passes through 14 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 54 of the 567 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. 2025, 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?
When used as an interbody fusion device, the TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer System is intended for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels (L2-Sl). 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 at the involved level(s). It is to be…
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When used as an interbody fusion device, the TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer System is intended for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels (L2-Sl). 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 at the involved level(s). It is to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. Patients with previous non-fusion spinal surgery at involved level(s) may be treated with the device. This device is intended to be used with autograft bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone and a supplemental internal spinal fixation system ( e.g., pedicle screw or anterolateral plating system) that is cleared for use in the lumbosacral spine. The TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer can also be connected to the Lateral Buttress Plate System by a set screw.
The Lateral Buttress Plate System is intended for use in conjunction with traditional supplemental fixation to maintain the relative position of interbody spacers during spinal fusion. The Lateral Buttress Plate System is not intended for use in load-bearing applications. The Lateral Buttress Plate System can also be connected to the TruLift® Lateral Spacer System by a set screw. It may be used with other anterior, anterolateral or posterior spinal systems.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K251502 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K251502: TruLift® Lateral Expandable Spacer & Lateral Buttress Plate System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K251502
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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