The Hip Tool™ Implant is intended to stabilize a bone graft within the femoral head and neck to assist healing of an intraosseous fracture.
Device Story
Hip Tool™ Implant is a metallic bone fixation device used to stabilize bone grafts within the femoral head and neck to facilitate healing of intraosseous fractures. The system comprises a bone plate, barrel, graft compression screw, and locking screw. It is used in conjunction with manual surgical instruments for core decompression of osteonecrotic bone. The plate attaches to the femur via standard 4.5 mm cortical bone screws. The locking mechanism provides fixed-angle stability to bone fragments, similar to existing bone plate systems. The device is intended for use by surgeons in an operating room setting. By stabilizing the graft and fracture site, the device promotes bone healing and structural integrity of the femoral head.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only. The device relies on established material biocompatibility (ASTM F138) and design equivalence to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Constructed from 316L medical grade stainless steel (ASTM F138, UNS S31673). Mechanical fixation device consisting of a bone plate, barrel, and screws. Features a locking mechanism for fixed-angle stability. Sterilized via radiation (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring stabilization of bone grafts within the femoral head and neck to assist in the healing of intraosseous fractures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Urbaniak and Harvey surgical procedure (J Am Acad Orthop Surg 1998; 6:44-54)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Hip Tool" Implant
KO22139
# ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Manufacturer Name: | Orthopedic Sciences, Inc.<br>6080 Center Drive, 6th Floor<br>Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
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| Official Contact: | James K. Brannon, M.D.<br>President/CEO<br>Telephone (310) 242-6643<br>FAX (310) 242-6603 |
| Representative/Consultant: | Floyd G. Larson<br>PaxMed International<br>4329 Graydon Road<br>San Diego, CA 92130<br>Telephone (858) 792-1235<br>FAX (858) 792-1236 |
| DEVICE NAME | |
| Classification Name: | Plate, fixation, bone |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Hip Tool™ Implant |
| Common Name: | Bone plate |
# DEVICE CLASSIFICATION
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories have been classified by FDA as Class II devices, as shown in 21 CFR 888.3030. The device is reviewed by the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel and the Product Code for the device is HRS.
# CONFORMANCE WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
No performance standards have been established under Section 514. Voluntary standards with which the Hip Tool™ Implant complies include American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) designation F138, Standard Specification for Wrought 18 Chromium-14 Nickel-2, 5 Molybdenum Stainless Steel Bar and Wire for Surgical Implants (UNS S31673) and ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137, Sterilization of Health Care Products - Radiation Sterilization.
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### INTENDED USE
The Hip Tool™ Implant is intended to stabilize a bone graft within the femoral head and neck to assist healing of an intraosseous fracture.
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION
### Design Characteristics
The Hip Tool™ Implant is a component of the Hip Tool™ Bone Graft Stabilization System (BGSS). The complete system consists of the Hip Tool™ Implant, and a series of manual surgical instruments (Class 1, exempt, not a subject of this submission) intended to assist in core decompression of osteonecrotic bone in the femoral head. The Hip Tool™ Implant consists of a bone plate and barrel and a graft compression screw and locking screw. The plate is attached to the femur using standard 4.5 mm cortical bone screws. The Hip Tool™ Implant is intended to stabilize a bone graft that is placed during the surgical procedure.
## Material Composition
The Hip Tool™ Implant is made from 316L medical grade stainless steel that meets ASTM designation F138, Standard Specification for Wrought 18 Nickel-2.5 Molybdenum Stainless Steel Bar and Wire for Surgical Implants (UNS S31673). The use of Type 316L stainless steel is widespread in commercially distributed, permanently implanted medical devices and the material is widely considered to be biocompatible.
# EQUIVALENCE TO MARKETED PRODUCT
Orthopedic Sciences, Inc. submits the following information to demonstrate that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical devices, the Hip Tool™ Implant is substantially equivalent in indications and design principles to the following predicate devices, each of which has been determined by FDA to be substantially equivalent to pre-amendment devices, and to a surgical procedure that is a currently accepted protocol.
The design and functional characteristics of the Hip Tool™ Implant and the predicate procedures and devices are substantially the same. They function by stabilizing a fracture to promote healing of cancellous bone. The closest predicate is a surgical procedure detailed by Urbaniak and Harvey (J Am Acad Orthop Surg 1998; 6:44-54) which is a currently accepted protocol. Both the use of the Hip Tool™ BGSS and this procedure utilize core decompression and cancellous bone grafting to stabilize the resultant intraosseous fracture.
Other predicate bone plate based devices are the Synthes Distal Femur Plate (DFP) System (K982222), Synthes Locking Condylar Plate (LCP) System (K000066), BioPro Wujin #3 femoral bone plate (K011459), DuPuy ACE Medical Trochanteric Side Plate (K970503), Stryker Plating System Basic Fragment Set (K012162), Metagen High Tibial Osteotomy System (K963700), Smith
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## Hip Tool™ Implant
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& Nephew Bone Plate System (K993106), Syntec-Taichung Medical Instruments Non-sterile Titanium Alloy Mini Plate (K983988) and Ferguson Medical Orthopedic Plate System (K972219). All of these marketed devices provide stabilization of bone fragments to promote healing of bone. In particular, the Synthes Distal Femur Plate includes a threaded hole whereby the head of the bone screw can be locked to the plate to create a fixed angle. This locking mechanism provides additional stability to the bony fragments when the screw is engaged in the bone. The Hip Tool similarly has a locking mechanism that is intended to stabilize bone fragments.
Predicate devices used to stabilize fractures of the femoral neck are the Osteonics Osteo Compression Hip Screw System (K982553), and the Ferguson Medical Fixano D.S.S. System for Osteosynthesis of Unstable Femoral Neck Fractures (K970258). These devices provide stabilization of femoral neck fractures to promote healing of bone.
Other devices with similar intended use include the MacroPoreOS Protective Sheet (K994158), Synthes Resorbable Meshes and Sheets (K003788) and Biomet LactoSorb Panels and Fasteners (K011139 and K984390). These devices maintain position of weak bony tissue, bony fragments, bone grafts and bone graft substitutes, and morselized bone graft to promote healing of bone.
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Orthopedic Sciences, Inc. c/o Mr. Floyd G. Larson PaxMed International 4329 Graydon Road San Diego, California 92130
Re: K022139
Trade/Device Name: Hip Tool Implant Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HRS Dated: July 1, 2002 Received: July 2, 2002
Dear Mr. Larson:
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. 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 your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA 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 21 CFR Part 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 device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97), Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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,
L. Merle A. Milheuson
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
Enclosure
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