K221719 · Aegis Spine, Inc. · MAX · Nov 3, 2022 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K221719
Device Name
ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System
Applicant
Aegis Spine, Inc.
Product Code
MAX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 3, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device system is designed for use with bone graft (autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft) to facilitate fusion. ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. Patients should have at least six months of nonoperative treatment prior to treatment with a lumbar intervertebral fusion device. The device is intended to be used with supplemental fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbosacral spine (e.g., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). Hyperlordotic interbody devices (≥20° lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental fixation.
Device Story
ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is an interbody fusion device for lumbar spine surgery. Device is inserted in unexpanded state via anterior approach; expanded in situ using system-specific height-adjusting driver to tighten internal bolt, which moves guide blocks to push endplates apart. Serrated surfaces contact vertebral endplates to facilitate fusion with bone graft. Used by surgeons in clinical settings; requires supplemental fixation (e.g., pedicle screws, plates). Provides structural support to restore disc height and lordosis; benefits patients by stabilizing spinal segments and promoting fusion in DDD cases. Single-use only; provided sterile.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Mechanical performance validated via static/dynamic compression, static/dynamic shear (ASTM F2077), static expulsion (ASTM draft F-04.25.02.02), and static subsidence (ASTM F2267) testing.
Indicated for intervertebral body fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) and up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at one or two contiguous lumbar levels (L2-S1). Requires six months of failed non-operative treatment. Must be used with supplemental fixation; hyperlordotic devices (≥20°) require anterior supplemental fixation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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November 3, 2022
Aegis Spine, Inc. Kihyang Kim Regulatory Affairs 9781 S. Meridian Blvd, Ste 300 Englewood, Colorado 80112
Re: K221719
Trade/Device Name: ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX Dated: October 3, 2022 Received: October 5, 2022
Dear Kihyang Kim:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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for Brent Showalter, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221719
Device Name ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System
## Indications for Use (Describe)
ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device system is designed for use with bone graft (autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft) to facilitate fusion. ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. Patients should have at least six months of non-operative treatment with a lumbar intervertebral fusion device. The device is intended to be used with supplemental fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbosacral spine (e.g., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). Hyperlordotic interbody devices (≥20° lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental fixation.
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# K221719 - 510(k) SUMMARY
The following 510(k) summary is being submitted as required by 21 CFR 807.92(a):
## 1. SUBMITTER
| Submitter's Name: | Aegis Spine, INC. |
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| Submitter's Address: | 9781 S. Meridian Blvd, Ste 300<br>Englewood, CO 80112 |
| Submitter's Telephone: | +1.303.741.4123 |
| Contact Person: | Kihyang Kim<br>+1.303.741.4123<br>khkim@aegisspine.com/khkim3747@gmail.com |
#### 2. DEVICE NAME
| Trade or Proprietary Name | ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System |
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| Common or Usual Name | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device, Intervertebral cage, Spacer |
| Regulation class / Number | ClassII, CFR 888.3080 |
| Regulation Name | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device |
| Product Code | MAX |
| Classification Panel | Spinal Devices (DHT6B) |
#### PREDICATE DEVICE 3.
The subject ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is substantially equivalent to the following devices:
Primary Predicate Device
- MAGNIFY TM Spacer System(K142498) .
Additional Predicate Devices
- XYPAN Expandable Lumbar Cage (XL, XTP) System(K203531)
- Xenco Medical Lumbar Interbody System(K143158) .
- Vu a POD Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K080822/K121211/K173606) .
- AnyPlus PEEK Cages (ALIF) (K100516/K111354)
#### DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE 4.
The ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is interbody fusion devices. This cage system is made of Titanium 6AL-4V Alloy (ASTM F136). And cages are offered in a variety of widths, lengths, heights and lordotic angles designed to adapt to a variety of patient anatomies.
The cage can be expanded in height using the system instrument after being inserted in the unexpanded state. The cages have serrations on the superior endplate and inferior endplate surfaces area to contact vertebrae bone endplate. The device system is designed for use with bone graft (autograft bone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft) to facilitate fusion. The device is intended to be used with supplemental fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbrosacral spine (e.g., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior or lateral plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). All implants are provided sterile and intended for SINGLE USE ONLY and should not be reused under any circumstances.
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#### ડ. INDICATION FOR USE
ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device system is designed for use with bone graft hone and/or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft) to facilitate fusion. ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. Patients should have at least six months of nonoperative treatment prior to treatment with a lumbar intervertebral fusion device. The device is intended to be used with supplemental fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumbosacral spine (e.g., posterior pedicle screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). Hyperlordotic interbody devices (≥20° lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental fixation.
#### PERFORMANCE DATA 6.
Performance testing was performed to demonstrate that the subject ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is substantially equivalent to other predicate devices.
Static compression, dynamic compression, static and dynamic shear testing according to ASTM F2077, was presented to demonstrate the substantial equivalency of the ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System to the predicate devices.
- Static Axial Compression Test ASTM F 2077 -18 "
- י Static Compression-Shear Test - ASTM F 2077 -18
- . Static Expulsion Test - ASTM draft F-04.25.02.02
- Static Subsidence Test ASTM F 2267 04 (Reapproved 2018) .
- . Dynamic Axial Compression Test- ASTM F 2077 -18
- . Dynamic Compression-Shear Test - ASTM F 2077 -18
Bench testing to evaluate the mechanical properties of the ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System showed a higher or similar mechanical value than predicate marketed devices.
#### 7. MATERIAL
The ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is manufactured from Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy (ASTM
F136). This this is the same material used in the predicate devices.
#### COMPARISON OF TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE 8.
The subject and predicate devices have nearly identical technological characteristics and the minor differences do not raise any new issues of safety and effectiveness. Specifically, the following characteristics are identical between the subject and predicates:
- . Instruction for use
- . Design
- . Expanding Mechanism
- . Material
- . Approach
- Sterilization & Method
The following technological similarities and differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
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| INDICATION FOR USE | | |
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| This Subject ABTross ALIF<br>Expandable Cage System /<br>MAX | with<br>Not indicated for standalone use and must be used with supplemental fixation.<br>Hyper lordotic degree ( $≥20°$ lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental<br>fixation. | |
| Predicate Devices | Similarities | Differences |
| MAGNIFY TM Spacers<br>MAGNIFY™ S Spacers<br>K142498 / MAX, OVD | Below both indications can be used<br>MAGNIFY TM Spacers is not indicated<br>for stand-alone use and must be used<br>with supplemental fixation. | MAGNIFY™ S Spacers is stand-alone<br>devices. |
| XYPAN Expandable<br>Lumbar Cage (XL, XTP)<br>System K203531 / MAX | Not indicated for standalone use and<br>must be used with supplemental<br>fixation. | |
| Xenco Medical Lumbar<br>Interbody System K143158/<br>MAX | Not indicated for standalone use and<br>must be used with supplemental<br>fixation. | |
| Vu a POD Intervertebral<br>Body Fusion Device<br>K080822/K121211/K173606<br>/MAX, OVD | Below both indications can be used<br>Not indicated for standalone use and<br>must be used with supplemental<br>fixation (without use SpinePlate and<br>bone screws)<br>Hyper lordotic degree ( $≥20°$ lordosis)<br>must be used with at least anterior<br>supplemental fixation. | When used with provided SpinePlate<br>and bone screws, is a stand-alone<br>device. |
| AnyPlus® Peek Cage<br>K100516/K111354 /MAX | Not indicated for standalone use and<br>must be used with supplemental<br>fixation. | |
| DESIGN | | |
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| This Subject ABTross ALIF<br>Expandable Cage System | • Lordotic rectangular cylindrical shape and has an open space inside for bone graft for<br>Anterior approach<br>• Lordotic Min. / Max. angle: 8° ~ 30°<br>• Depth / width (mm) / Height :24x32 / 29x38 / 6 ~19 | |
| Predicate Devices | Similarities | Differences |
| MAGNIFY TM Spacers<br>MAGNIFY™ S Spacers<br>K142498 | • Lordotic rectangular shape and has an<br>open space inside for bone graft for<br>Anterior approach<br>• Depth / width / Height: similar | • Provided screws for stand-alone<br>indication<br>• Lordotic Min. /Max. angle: 8° ~ 15° |
| XYPAN Expandable<br>Lumbar Cage (XL, XTP)<br>System K203531 | • Lordotic rectangular cylindrical shape and<br>has an open space inside for bone graft for<br>lateral approach.<br>• Depth / width / height: similar / bigger | • Curved (banana shape) shape and has<br>an open space inside for bone graft<br>for Anterior to Psoas approach.<br>• Lordotic Min. /Max. angle: 0° ~ 15° |
| Xenco Medical Lumbar<br>Interbody System<br>K143158 | • Rectangular cylindrical shape and has an<br>open space inside for bone graft for<br>Anterior approach<br>• Hyper Lordotic angle: 20° ~ 30° | - |
| Vu a POD Intervertebral<br>Body Fusion Device<br>K080822/K121211/K173606 | • Rectangular cylindrical shape and has an<br>open space inside for bone graft.<br>• Depth / width / Height: similar | • Provided SpinePlate and bone screws<br>for stand-alone indication<br>• Lordotic Min. /Max.angle: 8° ~ 15° |
| AnyPlus® Peek Cage<br>(ALIF) K100516/K111354 | • Rectangular cylindrical shape and has an<br>open space inside for bone graft.<br>• Depth / width / Height: similar | • Lordotic Min. /Max.angle: 0° ~ 11° |
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| EXPANDING MECHANISM | | |
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| This Subject ABTross ALIF Expandable<br>Cage System | · Expandable Devices - Height adjusting in mm: 6~10/ 9~13/ 12~16/15~19<br>· Expandable Height Adjusting Structural Mechanism: tightening the bolt<br>with Height adjusting Driver, the anterior guide block and the posterior<br>guide block are close to each other, pushing up the plates. | |
| Predicate Devices | Similarities | Differences |
| MAGNIFY TM Spacers<br>MAGNIFY™ S Spacers/K142498 | · Expandable Devices - Height<br>adjusting in mm 8~11/ 10~13/<br>2~15/14~17/ 16~19/18~21 | · When rotate adjusting driver<br>clockwise, the side pins on both<br>sides are pulled forward, pushing<br>the upper and lower end plates up<br>and down. |
| XYPAN Expandable Lumbar Cage (XL,<br>XTP) System K203531 | · Expandable Devices- Height<br>adjusting mm 6~10/ 7~11/<br>8~12/10~ 14/12~16<br>· Expandable Height Adjusting<br>Structural Mechanism: tightening<br>the bolt with Height adjusting<br>Driver, the anterior guide block<br>and the posterior guide block are<br>close to each other, pushing up the<br>plates. | - |
| Xenco Medical Lumbar Interbody<br>System K143158 | - | Non-Expandable Devices |
| Vu a POD Intervertebral Body Fusion<br>Device K080822/K121211/K173606 | - | Non-Expandable Devices |
| AnyPlus® Peek Cage 100516/K111354 | - | Non-Expandable Devices |
| MATERIAL | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| This Subject ABTross ALIF Expandable<br>Cage System | Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy (ASTM F136) | |
| Predicate Devices | Similarities | Differences |
| MAGNIFY TM Spacers | Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy<br>(ASTM F136) | - |
| MAGNIFY TM S Spacers/K142498 | | |
| XYPAN Expandable Lumbar Cage (XL,<br>XTP) System K203531 | Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy<br>(ASTM F136) | - |
| Xenco Medical Lumbar Interbody<br>System K143158 | - | PEEK (ASTM F 2026) with<br>Tantalum markers (ASTM F560) |
| Vu a POD Intervertebral Body Fusion<br>Device K080822/K121211/K173606 | Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy<br>(ASTM F136)- Spineplate and<br>screws | PEEK (ASTM F 2026) with<br>Tantalum markers (ASTM F560)-<br>cage |
| AnyPlus® Peek Cage K100516/K111354 | - | PEEK (ASTM F 2026) with Ti-6Al-<br>4V ELI titanium alloy makers<br>(ASTM F136) |
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| APPROACH | | |
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| This Subject ABTross ALIF Expandable<br>Cage System | • Anterior Approach (ALIF) | |
| Predicate Devices | Similarities | Differences<br>(Provided other approach cages) |
| MAGNIFY TM Spacers<br>MAGNIFY™ S Spacers/K142498 | • Anterior Approach (ALIF) | |
| XYPAN Expandable Lumbar Cage (XL,<br>XTP) System K203531 | - | • lateral approach (LLIF)<br>• Anterior to Psoas approach<br>(ATP). |
| Xenco Medical Lumbar Interbody<br>System K143158 | • Anterior Approach (ALIF) | - |
| Vu a POD Intervertebral Body Fusion<br>Device K080822/K121211/K173606 | • Anterior Approach (ALIF) | - |
| AnyPlus® Peek Cage K100516/K111354 | • Anterior Approach (ALIF) | • Posterior Approach (PLIF)<br>• Transforaminal Approach (TILF) |
| STERILIZATION & METHOD | Similarities | Differences |
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| This Subject ABTross ALIF Expandable<br>Cage System | · Sterile Cage: Gamma Radiation<br>· Intended for SINGLE USE ONLY | |
| Predicate Devices | | |
| MAGNIFY TM Spacers | · Sterile Cage: Gamma Radiation<br>· Intended for SINGLE USE ONLY | - |
| MAGNIFY™ S Spacers K142498 | · Sterile Cage: Gamma Radiation<br>· Intended for SINGLE USE ONLY | - |
| XYPAN Expandable Lumbar Cage (XL,<br>XTP) System K203531 | · Sterile Cage: Gamma Radiation<br>· Intended for SINGLE USE ONLY | · Non-Sterile |
| Xenco Medical Lumbar Interbody<br>System K143158 | · Sterile Cage: Gamma Radiation<br>· Intended for SINGLE USE ONLY | - |
| Vu a POD Intervertebral Body Fusion<br>Device K080822/K121211/K173606 | - | · Non-Sterile |
| AnyPlus® Peek Cage K100516/K111354 | - | · Non-Sterile |
#### 9. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE AND CONCLUSION
The subject ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System have been found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices with respect to technical characteristics, performance, and intended use. The information provided within this premarket notification supports substantial equivalence of the subject
device to the predicate devices. The overall Data lead to the conclusion that the ABTross ALIF Expandable Cage System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.