K251644 · Pro Surgical, Inc. · OVD · Jun 24, 2025 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K251644
Device Name
ProAM ALIF System
Applicant
Pro Surgical, Inc.
Product Code
OVD · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ProAM ALIF System is an intervertebral body fusion device intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral (L2-S1) spine in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis, and/or spinal stenosis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI). DDD patients may also have up to grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s). The ProAM ALIF System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis and sagittal deformity. However, when used in these patients at multiple levels, and for patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis at one or two adjacent levels, the system must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation. Interbody devices used with three fully threaded bone screws and which have a lordotic angle of 20° or less can be used as standalone interbody fusion devices at one or two contiguous levels without the need for supplemental fixation. Interbody devices with a lordotic angle greater than 20° must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation. Interbody devices used with fewer than three fixation components (OLIF devices and 2-Hole ALIF devices) or used with anchors or impacted screws must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation. The ProAM ALIF System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of nonoperative treatment. It is intended to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone, and/or demineralized allograft bone with bone marrow aspirate.
Device Story
ProAM ALIF System is an intervertebral body fusion device for lumbar spinal fusion. Device consists of a titanium alloy interbody cage with porous architecture and textured endplates to prevent migration; includes bone graft containment cavities. Fixation components include bone screws, impacted screws, and curved anchors. Surgeon implants device via anterior (ALIF) or oblique-anterior (OLIF) approach. Device provides structural support and stabilization to the intervertebral space; promotes fusion when used with autograft or allograft bone. Depending on configuration (lordotic angle, number of fixation points), device functions either as a standalone system or requires supplemental spinal fixation. Output is mechanical stabilization of the spinal segment, facilitating long-term fusion and alleviating symptoms of degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or stenosis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including static and dynamic cantilever testing per ASTM F2193 and expulsion testing.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F3001 for cage, ASTM F136 for fixation). Design: Oval/box-shaped interbody cage with porous architecture and pyramidal textured endplates. Fixation: Bone screws, impacted screws, curved anchors. Configurations: ALIF and OLIF. Mechanical testing: ASTM F2193.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis, and/or spinal stenosis at one or two contiguous lumbosacral (L2-S1) levels. DDD defined as discogenic back pain with confirmed degeneration. Includes patients with prior non-fusion surgery, multilevel degenerative scoliosis, or sagittal deformity. Requires 6 months of failed nonoperative treatment.
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.
Astura El Capital Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (K222554)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
June 24, 2025
Pro Surgical, Inc.
Jason Blain
Chief Executive Officer
1910 Palomar Point Way, Suite 201
Carlsbad, California 92008
Re: K251644
Trade/Device Name: ProAM ALIF System
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080
Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: OVD, MAX
Dated: May 29, 2025
Received: May 29, 2025
Dear Jason Blain:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device"
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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely,
Katherine D. Kavlock -S
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
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K251644
Device Name
ProAM ALIF System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ProAM ALIF System is an intervertebral body fusion device intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral (L2-S1) spine in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis, and/or spinal stenosis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI). DDD patients may also have up to grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s).
The ProAM ALIF System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis and sagittal deformity. However, when used in these patients at multiple levels, and for patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis at one or two adjacent levels, the system must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation.
Interbody devices used with three fully threaded bone screws and which have a lordotic angle of 20° or less can be used as standalone interbody fusion devices at one or two contiguous levels without the need for supplemental fixation.
Interbody devices with a lordotic angle greater than 20° must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation. Interbody devices used with fewer than three fixation components (OLIF devices and 2-Hole ALIF devices) or used with anchors or impacted screws must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation.
The ProAM ALIF System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of nonoperative treatment. It is intended to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone, and/or demineralized allograft bone with bone marrow aspirate.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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ProSurgical
Premarket Notification – ProAM™ ALIF System
510(k) Summary
# 510(k) Summary
510(k) Number K251644
Date Prepared: June 18, 2025
## Submitted By
Pro Surgical, Inc.
1910 Palomar Point Way, Suite 201
Carlsbad, CA 92008
858-761-6262
Contact:
Jason Blain
jblain@pro-surgical.com
858-761-6262
## Device Name
Device Trade Name: ProAM ALIF System
Common Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device
Classification Name: Intervertebral Fusion Device with Integrated Fixation, Lumbar
Device Class: Class II
Regulation Number: 12 CFR § 888.3080
Product Code: OVD, MAX
## Predicate Devices
Primary Predicate Device
ProAM ALIF System – K240126
Additional Predicate Devices
Astura El Capital Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion – K222554
## Device Description
The ProAM™ ALIF System is an intervertebral body fusion system that consists of an intervertebral body fusion device manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V conforming to ASTM F3001) and fixation devices manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V conforming to ASTM F136).
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ProSurgical
Premarket Notification – ProAM™ ALIF System
510(k) Summary
The intervertebral body fusion device has a cross-sectional shape that is somewhat oval, and the device is otherwise box-shaped in stature with cavities for containment of bone graft material. The device is available in sizes that vary in footprint size, height, and lordotic angle. It is available in configurations meant for direct anterior insertion (ALIF) or oblique-anterior (OLIF) insertion. Devices for implantation via a direct anterior approach are available with 2 or 3 holes through which screws are placed to affix to bone. Devices for implantation via an oblique-anterior approach have 2 holes through which screws are placed to affix to bone. All devices have an open, porous architecture throughout and a pyramidal textured porous surface at the endplate contacting surfaces that helps prevent device migration.
The fixation devices consist of Bone Screws, Impacted Screws, and Curved Anchors. Bone Screws are available in various diameters and lengths and engage the vertebral bodies by passing through the intervertebral body fusion device and into bone. They are turned to fixate to the bone. Impacted Screws are available in various lengths. They are first impacted through the intervertebral body fusion device into bone and then turned to further fixate to the bone. Curved Anchors are available in various lengths and are impacted into the bone through the intervertebral body fusion device.
The purpose of this premarket notification is to add the Impacted Screws and Curved Anchors as fixation devices for the ProAM ALIF System
## Indications for Use
The ProAM ALIF System is an intervertebral body fusion device intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbosacral (L2-S1) spine in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis, and/or spinal stenosis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI). DDD patients may also have up to grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the involved spinal level(s).
The ProAM ALIF System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis and sagittal deformity. However, when used in these patients at multiple levels, and for patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis at one or two adjacent levels, the system must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation.
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ProSurgical
Premarket Notification – ProAM™ ALIF System
510(k) Summary
Interbody devices used with three fully threaded bone screws and which have a lordotic angle of 20° or less can be used as standalone interbody fusion devices at one or two contiguous levels without the need for supplemental fixation.
Interbody devices with a lordotic angle greater than 20° must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation. Interbody devices used with fewer than three fixation components (OLIF devices and 2-Hole ALIF devices) or used with anchors or impacted screws must be used with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared by the FDA for fusion of the lumbar spine in addition to the integrated fixation.
The ProAM ALIF System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of nonoperative treatment. It is intended to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone, and/or demineralized allograft bone with bone marrow aspirate.
## Indications for Use Comparison
The Indications for Use of the ProAM ALIF System are identical to those for the listed predicate devices.
## Technological Comparison
The ProAM ALIF System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices when considering design, configurations and sizes, intended use, material composition, manufacture, function, and mechanical performance.
## Performance Data
The following mechanical testing was performed:
Static and dynamic cantilever testing per ASTM F2193
Expulsion
The mechanical testing demonstrated that the device performs as well or better than the predicates.
## Conclusions
The ProAM ALIF System is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate devices based on a comparison of indications for use, design, intended use, material composition, function, and mechanical performance.
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