K012961 · Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc. · JDI · Oct 18, 2001 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K012961
Device Name
SULZER ORTHOPEDICS CONVERGE ACETABULAR SYSTEM
Applicant
Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.
Product Code
JDI · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 18, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Components of the Converge Acetabular System are intended for use in total hip arthroplasty for treatment of the following: - patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD); e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumatoid arthritis. - those patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction persists. - revision of a previously failed arthroplasty where there is sufficient bone stock to support the implant.
Device Story
Converge Acetabular System comprises hemispherical, rim-flare, and revision metallic acetabular shells; used in total hip arthroplasty. Shells feature Ti-6Al-4V alloy construction with CSTi porous titanium coating for biological fixation. Hemispherical shell includes removable screwhole plugs; rim-flare shell utilizes offset outer radius and three press-fit pegs for stability; revision shell allows multi-screw fixation. All components feature central dome hole for impactor/alignment instrument interface and visualization. Surgeon implants device into reamed acetabulum; mates with existing Inter-Op Acetabular Inserts. Device provides stable acetabular component for hip joint reconstruction; intended to restore joint function and alleviate pain in patients with degenerative or inflammatory joint conditions or failed prior surgeries.
Clinical Evidence
bench testing only
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F136) metallic shell with CSTi (commercially pure titanium) porous coating. Design: Hemispherical, rim-flare, and revision shell configurations. Fixation: Porous coating for biological fixation; rim-flare includes press-fit pegs. Connectivity: None (mechanical implant). Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for total hip arthroplasty in patients with noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis), inflammatory joint disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), failed previous surgery with persistent pain/deformity/dysfunction, or revision of failed arthroplasty with sufficient bone stock.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and an acetabular resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
Predicate Devices
Inter-Op Acetabular System
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## OCT 1 8 2001
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
In accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Rule to implement provisions of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and in conformance with 21 CFR 807, this is to serve as a Summary of Safety and Effectiveness for the Sulzer Orthopedics Converge Acetabular System.
| Manufacturer: | Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.<br>9900 Spectrum Drive<br>Austin, Texas 78717<br>(512) 432-9900 |
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| Date: | September 27, 2001 |
| Contact Person: | Mitchell A. Dhority<br>Director, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs |
| Classification Name: | Hip Joint Metal/Polymer/Metal Semi-constrained Porous-coated<br>Uncemented Prosthesis, 21CFR 888.3358 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Acetabular Shell Components |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Sulzer Orthopedics Converge Acetabular System |
#### PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Converge Acetabular System consists of the following shell components:
- I. Hemispherical
The Converge Hemispherical Shell is a porous coated, Ti-6A1-4V (ASTM F136) shell. The outer surface of the shell has CSTi porous coating (commercially pure titanium) to provide for biological fixation. The shell is available in various sizes ranging from 39mm to 65mm (in 2mm increments).
The shell features 2 screwhole plugs that are sintered in place. The screwhole plugs can be removed intraoperatively before or after implantation if the surgeon opts to enhance fixation of the shell with bone screws. When left in place (no supplemental screws used), the screwhole plugs limit material ingress and egress (e.g., tissue, debris particles, cement, etc.).
- II. Rim-Flare
The Converge Rim Flare Shell is a Ti-6AI-4V metallic acetabular shell coated with CSTi porous coating. It is designed with an offset outer radius in the rim region which permits the loads to be transmitted to the periphery of the outer surface. An initial press-fit of the component is achieved by the offset radius in this region. Additionally, the outer design of the shell incorporates three pegs which are press-fit into the cancellous bone of the reamed acetabulum to minimize the potential for tilting or rotation of the device. The shell is available in various sizes ranging from 39mm to 71mm (in 2mm increments).
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#### III. Revision
The Converge Revision Shell is a Ti-6Al-4V metallic acetabular shell coated with CSTi porous coating. The Revision shell has up to nine screwholes which allow for screw placement into the illum, ischium and pubis. Those screwholes that are not utilized may be plugged after implantation to limit passage of tissue, debris particles, cement, etc. The shell is available in various sizes ranging from 43mm (in 2mm increments).
All three Converge shells feature a central dome hole which allows for interface with the impactor/alignment instrument as well as for visualization of the acetabulum to ensure complete seating of the device. The dome hole may be plugged using a threaded cover to restrict unwanted material migration through the hole.
All three of the Converge shell components will use existing Inter-Op instrumentation and will mate with currently marketed Inter-Op Acetabular Inserts (oxygenless packaged polyethylene, Durasul, or Metasul).
### SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC INDICATIONS
Components of the Converge Acetabular System are intended for use in total hip arthroplasty for treatment of the following:
- patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD); e.g., avascular ● necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.
- those patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction persists. ●
- revision of a previously failed arthroplasty where there is sufficient bone stock to support the . implant.
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
Substantial equivalence is based on comparison to the Inter-Op Acetabular System. The fundamental scientific technologies previously incorporated into the Inter-Op Acetabular System have not changed in the Converge Acetabular System. The main difference is relative to changes being made to the manufacturing process which should provide additional assurance of cleanliness. These manufacturing process changes have also necessitated some minor changes in design for the Converge, all of which were assessed relative to the Inter-Op and found to be acceptable.
Based on conformance with the design control requirements as specified in 21 CFR 820.30 and similarities in design, materials, sterilization, intended use and indications for use, we believe that the Converge Acetabular System is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared Inter-Op Acetabular System.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
## OCT 1 8 2001
Mr. Mitchell A. Dhority Director, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs Sulzer Orthopedics Inc. 9900 Spectrum Drive Austin, Texas 78717
Re: K012961
Trade/Device Name: Converge Acetabular System Regulation Number: 21 CFR §888.3350 and §888.3358 Regulation Name: hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis; hip joint metal/poly/metal semi-constrained porous-coated uncemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JDI and LPH Dated: August 31, 2001 Received: September 4, 2001
Dear Mr. Dhority:
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 referenced doove and no the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device mendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of Amendinents, or to act 1100 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 approvisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting (1 Mr), it may of such of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In your device can or foundsh further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Mark N. Milliman
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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510(k) Number (if known): KO12961
Device Name: Converge Acetabular System
# Indications for Use:
Components of the Converge Acetabular System are intended for use in total hip arthroplasty for treatment of the following:
- patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD); e.g., avascular . patient Conditions of nominations of wisgint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.
- necrosis, osteourinitio, and minus surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction persists. .
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