The Global Modular Replacement System (herein referred to as the GMRS) is intended to be used with the components of the Howmedica Osteonics Modular Replacement System (MRS), the Howmedica Osteonics Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System (MRH), and/or the Howmedica Osteonics Kinematic Rotating Hinge Knee System (KRH) in situations where replacement of extensive bone loss in the femur and/or proximal tibia is required. The Proximal Femoral Module and Distal Femoral Module of the GMRS may be used together, or with the components of the MRS, in replacement of the total femur. Indications and contraindications for this type of replacement are listed below:
Device Story
GMRS is a modular orthopedic prosthesis system for limb salvage and oncology-related bone replacement. Components include proximal femoral modules, distal femoral/proximal tibial modules, and total femur assemblies. Used in surgical settings by orthopedic surgeons to replace extensive bone loss in femur/tibia. Proximal femoral modules allow cemented or press-fit fixation; distal/tibial modules require bone cement. System integrates with existing Howmedica Osteonics MRS, MRH, and KRH systems. Provides structural support for patients with severe bone loss, trauma, or failed prior implants; restores limb function through radical resection and prosthetic reconstruction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Modular orthopedic prosthesis system. Materials include metal and polymer components. Proximal femoral stems feature PureFix HA coating for press-fit applications. Fixation methods include cemented and press-fit. System is modular, allowing assembly of proximal femoral, distal femoral, and proximal tibial modules. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for femoral, proximal tibial, and total femoral replacement in oncology cases requiring radical resection and bone replacement, and in limb salvage procedures including severe trauma or failed previous prosthesis. Contraindicated in cases with local/distant tumor spread, pathological fracture, overt infection, poor biopsy incision placement, rapid disease progression, or mental/neuromuscular disorders risking instability/fixation failure. Press fit stems contraindicated if bone stock is inadequate.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace part of a knee joint. The device limits translation or rotation in one or more planes and has components that are linked together or affined. This generic type of device includes prostheses composed of a ball-and-socket joint located between a stemmed femoral and a stemmed tibial component and a runner and track joint between each pair of femoral and tibial condyles. The ball-and-socket joint is composed of a ball at the head of a column rising from the stemmed tibial component. The ball, the column, the tibial plateau, and the stem for fixation of the tibial component are made of an alloy, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum. The ball of the tibial component is held within the socket of the femoral component by the femoral component's flat outer surface. The flat outer surface of the tibial component abuts both a reciprocal flat surface within the cavity of the femoral component and flanges on the femoral component designed to prevent distal displacement. The stem of the femoral component is made of an alloy, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, but the socket of the component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The femoral component has metallic runners which align with the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene tracks that press-fit into the metallic tibial component. The generic class also includes devices whose upper and lower components are linked with a solid bolt passing through a journal bearing of greater radius, permitting some rotation in the transverse plane, a minimal arc of abduction/adduction. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
Predicate Devices
Modular Replacement System (Howmedica Osteonics Corp.)
Distal Stems of the Restoration Hip System (Howmedica Osteonics Corp.)
Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System (Howmedica Osteonics Corp.)
Kinematic Rotating Hinge Knee System (Howmedica Osteonics Corp.)
MOST System (Sulzer Orthopaedics)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) Summary K023087 Global Modular Replacement System
| Submission Information | DEC 16 2002 |
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| Name and Address of Sponsor: | Howmedica Osteonics Corp.<br>59 Route 17<br>Allendale, NJ 07401 |
| For Information contact: | Margaret F. Crowe<br>Regulatory Affairs Consultant<br>Howmedica Osteonics Corp.<br>59 Route 17<br>Allendale, NJ 07401 |
| Device Identification | |
| Proprietary Name: | Global Modular Replacement System (GMRS) |
| Common Name: | Proximal Femoral Replacement<br>and<br>Modular Rotating Hinge Knee |
| Classification Name and Reference: | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained Metal/Polymer<br>Porous Uncemented<br>21 CFR §888.3358<br>and<br>Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer<br>constrained cemented prosthesis<br>21 CFR §888.3510 |
| Proposed Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Device Product Code: | OR(87) LPH and KRO |
## Intended Use
The Global Modular Replacement System (herein referred to as the GMRS) is intended to be used with the components of the Howmedica Osteonics Modular Replacement System (MRS), the Howmedica Osteonics Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System (MRH), and/or the Howmedica Osteonics Kinematic Rotating Hinge Knee System
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(KRH) in situations where replacement of extensive bone loss in the femur and/or proximal tibia is required. The Proximal Femoral Module and Distal Femoral Module of the GMRS may be used together, or with the components of the MRS, in replacement of the total femur. Indications and contraindications for this type of replacement are listed below:
# Indications
Femoral and/or proximal tibial replacement and total femoral replacement in Oncology cases where radical resection and replacement of bone is required, and in limb salvage procedures where radical resection and replacement of the bone is required. Limb salvage procedures would include surgical intervention for severe trauma, failed previous prosthesis, and/or Oncology indications.
#### Contraindications
#### As related to Bone Tumors A.
Not all bone tumors may be treated successfully by segmental resection. Any condition that may have already resulted in either local or distant spread of the tumor may be a contraindication. Examples of such conditions include:
- . pathological fracture;
- . overt infection;
- . inopportune placement of biopsy incision; and,
- rapid disease progression beyond a respectable margin. .
- As related to Failed Previous Prosthesis and Trauma B.
- Any active or suspected latent infection in or about the hip joint. ●
- Any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of . prosthesis instability, prosthesis fixation failure, or complication in postoperative care.
- Bone stock compromised by disease, infection, or prior implantation that cannot . provide adequate support and fixation of the prosthesis.
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For the use of GMRS Press Fit stems with PureFix™ HA Coating, the following additional contraindication should be noted:
- Inadequate bone stock to allow the use of a press fit stem .
The Proximal Femoral Module of the GMRS is intended to be used in a cemented or press fit mode. The components of the Distal Femoral/Proximal Tibial Module are intended to be used with bone cement.
## Device Description
The GMRS is comprised of a number of components that are intended to be used in conjunction with each other, or in conjunction with components of Howmedica Osteonics' Modular Rotating Hinge Knee, Kinematic Rotating Hinge Knee, and/or the Modular Replacement System. There are three modules of the GMRS:
- Proximal Femoral Module .
- . Distal Femoral/Proximal Tibial Module
- . Total Femur
Each of these modules is comprised of different components. The modules, and their individual components, are described below:
#### Proximal Femoral Module
The Proximal Femoral Module of the GMRS contains the following components:
- . Proximal Femoral Components
- Extension Pieces .
- . GMRS Press Fit Stems with PureFix™ HA
## Distal Femoral/Proximal Tibial Module
The Distal Femoral/Proximal Tibial Module of the GMRS contains the following new components:
- Distal Femoral Components .
- Extension Pieces (as described in the section above) .
- Small bushings
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- Small Axle ●
- Proximal Tibial Component .
- Proximal Tibial Inserts .
- . Proximal Tibia Rotating Components
#### Total Femur
Replacement of the total femur is accomplished by combining the following components of the GMRS:
- Proximal Femoral Component .
- . Extension Pieces
- Connection Pieces ●
- Distal Femoral Component (with appropriate bushings, axle, etc.) .
- . Proximal Tibial Component (with appropriate tibial rotating component, tibial insert component)
Equivalent products include:
- 1. Modular Replacement System -Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Distal Stems of the Restoration™ Hip System Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 2.
- Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 3.
- 4. Kinematic® Rotating Hinge Knee System - Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- 5. MOST System - Sulzer Orthopaedics
Testing was presented to support a claim of substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. William J. Cymbaluk Vice President Stryker Howmedica Osteonics 59 Route 17 Allendale, New Jersey 07401
DEC 1 6 2002
Re: K023087
Trade/Device Name: Global Modular Replacement System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3350 and 888.3510 Regulation Name: Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis; and Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JDI and KRO Dated: September 16, 2002 Received: September 17, 2002
Dear Mr. Cymbaluk :
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.
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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
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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. 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.
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Sincerely yours,
Muriam C. Provost
for 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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Distal Femoral/Proximal Tibial Module 510(k) Premarket Notific infidential
510(k) Number (if known): K023087
Device Name: Global Modular Replacement System (GMRS)
#### Intended Use
The Global Modular Replacement System (herein referred to as the GMRS)) is intended to be used with the components of Howmedica Osteonics' Modular Replacement System, Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System, and/or Kinematic® Rotating Hinge Knee System in situations where replacement of extensive bone loss in the femur and/or proximal tibia is required. The Proximal Femoral Module and Distal Femoral Module of the GMRS may be used together, or with the components of the MRS, in replacement of the total femur. Indications and contraindications for this type of replacement are listed below:
#### Indications
Femoral and/or proximal tibial replacement and total femoral replacement in Oncology cases where radical resection and replacement of bone is required, and in limb salvage procedures where radical resection and replacement of bone is required. Limb salvage procedures would include surgical intervention for severe trauma, failed previous prosthesis, and/or Oncology indications.
#### Contraindications
As Related to Bone Tumors A.
Not all bone turnors may be treated successfully by segmental resection. Any condition that may have already resulted in either local or distant spread of the tumor may be a contraindication. Examples of such conditions include:
- pathological fracture; .
- . overt infection;
- inopportune placement of biopsy incision; and, .
- rapid disease progression beyond a respectable margin. ●
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- As related to Failed Previous Prosthesis and Trauma B.
- Any active or suspected latent infection in or about the hip joint. ●
- Any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of . prosthesis instability, prosthesis fixation failure, or complication in postoperative care.
- Bone stock compromised by disease, infection, or prior implantation that cannot . provide adequate support and fixation of the prosthesis.
For the use of GMRS Press Fit stems with PureFix™ HA Coating, the following additional contraindication should be noted:
- Inadequate bone stock to allow the use of a press fit stem ●
The Proximal Femoral Module of the GMRS is intended to be used in a cemented or press fit mode. The components of the Distal Femoral/Proximal Tibial Module are intended to be used with bone cement.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Over-the Counter-Use No (per 21 CFR
Miriam C. Provost
ion of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K023087
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