The Conduit™ TCP Granules are indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (such as the extremities, spine, and the pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Conduit™ TCP Granules is a bone graft substitute that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process.
Device Story
Conduit™ TCP Granules are synthetic bone graft substitutes composed of >99% Beta-Tri Calcium Phosphate (β-TCP). The device consists of irregular granules (1.5–3 mm diameter) with interconnected pores (1–600 µm) occupying ~70% of the implant volume. Used by surgeons to fill non-structural osseous defects in the extremities, spine, or pelvis. The material is osteoconductive, resorbing and being replaced by natural bone during the healing process. No electronic or software components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of physico-chemical characterization and animal testing.
Indicated for filling non-structural bone voids or defects in the skeletal system, including extremities, spine, and pelvis, resulting from surgery or traumatic injury.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device is a resorbable implant intended to fill bony voids or gaps of the extremities, spine, and pelvis that are caused by trauma or surgery and are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1(e) of this chapter for the availability of this guidance.
Pro Osteon 500R Resorbable Bone Graft Substitute (K990131)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K014053 Conduit™ TCP Granules
510(k) Summary IX.
SUBMIT
## 8 2002 MAR
| TER: | DePuy AcroMed <sup>TM</sup> , Inc. |
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| | 325 Paramount Drive |
| | Raynham, MA 02767-0350 USA |
Karen F. Jurczak CONTACT PERSON:
December 07, 2001 DATE PREPARED:
Conduit™ TCP Granules PROPRIETARY NAME:
Bone Graft Substitute Material, Bone Void Filler CLASSIFICATION NAME:
PREDICATE DEVICE:
♦ Orthovita VITOSS (K994337) � Pro Osteon 500R Resorbable Bone Graft Substitute (K990131)
INTENDED USE:
The Conduit™ TCP Granules are indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (such as the extremities, spine, and the pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. Conduit™ TCP Granules is a bone graft substitute that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process.
MATERIALS:
> 99% Beta-Tri Calcium Phosphate (β-ΤCP) Саз(РО4)2
PERFORMANCE DATA:
Physico-Chemical Characterization testing and animal testing were conducted.
Conduit™ TCP Granules are a synthetic material, obtained DEVICE DESCRIPTION: after high-temperature ceramicization of a mixture of tribasic calcium phosphate. The Conduit™ TCP Granules composed of interconnected pores occupying are approximately 70% of the volume of the implant, and ranging in diameter between 1 and 600 um.
> Conduit™ TCP Granules come in the form of irregular shaped granules having an average diameter between 1.5 and 3 mm inclusive.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAR 8 2002
Mr. Frank Maas Director, Regulatory Affairs DePuy AcroMed 325 Paramount Drive Raynham, Massachusetts 02767-0350
Re: K014053
Conduit™ TCP Granules Regulatory Class: unclassified Product Code: MQV Dated: December 7, 2001 Received: December 10, 2001
Dear Mr. Maas:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device We have reviewed your becases on and the device is substantially equivalent (for the relerenced above and nave determined ire) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device interstate conmicree prior to thay 20, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 2011, 10, 2011, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 1 Allendinents, on to devroes that have onct (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket the Federal Pood, Drug, and Ocomette , therefore, market the device, subject to the general approval application (1111). I The general controls provisions of the Act include Condois provisions of the Fish - 110 gisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis letter while in Jourse Finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your at (301) 594-1637. The Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the ac regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Oiner general Manifacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
Mark N Melkus
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Devices Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Devices
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use IV.
510(k) Number (if known):
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