The LPS Intercalary component is intended for use in primary and revision knee joint replacement and in oncology cases with the Limb Preservation System (LPS). The previously cleared indications for use for this systems are the following: The Limb Preservation System (LPS) is intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur, proximal, distal and/or total femur, and proximal tibia, especially in cases that require extensive resection and replacement. Specific diagnostic indications for use include: - malignant tumors (e.g., osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, giant cell tumors, bone tumors) . requiring extensive resection and replacement; - . patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g. avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, requiring extensive resection and replacement; - . revision cases for a failed previous prosthesis requiring extensive resection and replacement; - severe trauma requiring extensive resection and replacement. . The LPS is also intended for use in bone loss post-infection, where the surgeon has elected to excise the bone and replacement is required. The distal femoral component, the tibial components, tibial stems, metaphyseal sleeves, and the non-porous coated straight and bowed stems are intended for cemented use only.
Device Story
LPS Dovetail Intercalary is a 3-piece segmental orthopedic implant (55 mm length) designed for use within the Limb Preservation System (LPS). It consists of a male segment, a female segment, and a connecting pin; segments are joined via a dovetail connection and secured with a locking pin. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings to replace resected bone segments in the femur or tibia. The device provides structural support for patients undergoing extensive bone resection due to tumors, trauma, or degenerative disease. It functions as a mechanical spacer/connector within the broader LPS prosthesis assembly.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
3-piece assembly (male segment, female segment, connecting pin); material: cobalt chrome; connection type: dovetail with locking pin; length: 55 mm; intended for cemented use only.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring extensive bone resection and replacement of the femur (mid-shaft, proximal, distal, or total) or proximal tibia. Applicable to malignant tumors, noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis), inflammatory joint disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), failed previous prostheses, severe trauma, and bone loss post-infection. Components are for cemented use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee 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 a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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510(k) Summary LPS_Dovetail Intercalary
04/085
### A. Contact Person:
Tiffani Rogers Regulatory Affairs TEL: (574) 371-4927, FAX (574) 371-4987, EMAIL TRogers1@dpyus.jnj.com
### B. Device Information:
| Trade Name: | LPS (Limb Preservation System) Lower Extremity<br>Dovetail Intercalary |
|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Total Knee Prosthesis |
| Classification Name<br>and Regulatory Class: | Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer<br>semi-constrained cemented prosthesis: Class II per 21<br>CFR §888.3560 |
| Product Code: | 87 JWH |
### C. Indications for Use:
The LPS Intercalary component is intended for use in primary and revision knee joint replacement and in oncology cases with the Limb Preservation System (LPS). The previously cleared indications for use for this systems are the following:
The Limb Preservation System (LPS) is intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur, proximal, distal and/or total femur, and proximal tibia, especially in cases that require extensive resection and replacement. Specific diagnostic indications for use include:
- malignant tumors (e.g., osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, giant cell tumors, bone tumors) . requiring extensive resection and replacement;
- . patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g. avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, requiring extensive resection and replacement;
- . revision cases for a failed previous prosthesis requiring extensive resection and replacement;
- severe trauma requiring extensive resection and replacement. .
The LPS is also intended for use in bone loss post-infection, where the surgeon has elected to excise the bone and replacement is required.
The distal femoral component, the tibial components, tibial stems, metaphyseal sleeves, and the non-porous coated straight and bowed stems are intended for cemented use only.
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# 510(k) Summary (continued) LPS Dovetail Intercalary
K0411085
### D. Device Description:
The intercalary component serves as a segmental component in the previously cleared Limb Preservation System (LPS, K003182). The dovetail intercalary component is a 3piece assembly 55 mm in length. The three pieces are comprised of a male segment, a female segment and a connecting pin. The male-female parts connect as a dovetail connection and locked with a pin screwed through both segments. The dovetail intercalary component is made of cobalt chrome.
#### E. Substantial Equivalence:
The substantial equivalence of the LPS Dovetail Intercalary is substantiated by its similarity in sterilization, packaging and indications for use to the LPS (K003182 cleared on June 27, 2001). The design and materials of the LPS Dovetail Intercalary have been modified from the existing LPS Intercalary component cleared in K003182, however DePuy believes this new component is substantially equivalent.
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JUL 222 2004
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Tiffani D. Rogers Regulatory Affairs Associate DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. P.O. Box 988 700 Orthopaedic Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0988
Re: K041085
Trade/Device Name: LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary Regulation Numbers: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Names: Knee joint, patellofemorotibial, polymer/metal/polymer semiconstrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: II
Product Codes: JWH Dated: April 23, 2004 Received: April 26, 2004
Dear Ms. Rogers:
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) I mis lotter will and A your and 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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,
Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Melkersen
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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## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): K041085 Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The LPS Intercalary component is intended for use in primary and revision knee joint replacement and in oncology cases with the Limb Preservation System (LPS). The previously cleared indications for use for this system are the following:
The LPS is intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur, proximal, distal and/or total femur, and proximal tibia, especially in cases that require extensive resection and replacement. Specific diagnostic indications for use include:
- · malignant tumors (e.g., osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, giant cell tumors, bone tumors) requiring extensive resection and replacement;
- · patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g. avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, requiring extensive resection and replacement;
- · revision cases for a failed previous prosthesis requiring extensive resection and replacement;
- · severe trauma requiring extensive resection and replacement.
The LPS is also intended for use in bone loss post-infection, where the surgeon has elected to excise the bone and replacement is required.
The distal femoral component, the tibial components, tibial stems, metaphyseal sleeves, and the non-porous coated straight and bowed stems are intended for cemented use only.
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