TheriGraft™ TCP Putty Bone Void Filler is indicated for use in filling the gaps or voids of osseous defects surgically created or resulting from trauma and is intended for treatment of osseous defects not intrinsic to the stability of the bone structure. The product is intended for use in defects of the skeletal system (i.e. the extremities, spine and pelvis). TheriGraft™ putty creates a network within the defect site that resorbs during healing and is replaced by bone.
Device Story
TheriGraft™ TCP Putty is a synthetic bone void filler used in surgical settings to fill osseous defects. It consists of beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) granules suspended in a poloxamer-based carrier. The putty is applied by a surgeon into the defect site, where it forms a porous, trabecular network that acts as a scaffold for bone ingrowth. Over time, the material resorbs and is replaced by natural bone tissue. The device is intended for non-load-bearing applications where the defect does not compromise the structural stability of the bone. It provides a synthetic alternative to autograft or allograft materials, potentially reducing the need for secondary harvest sites or donor tissue. Clinical utility is supported by pre-clinical canine model testing demonstrating bone ingrowth and biocompatibility.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by pre-clinical performance testing in a canine animal model. Study compared TheriGraft™ and Vitoss™; results showed similar tissue reaction, bone ingrowth, residual material, and mechanical testing outcomes.
Technological Characteristics
Synthetic β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) granules (0.1–0.4 mm diameter) in a poloxamer-based carrier. Porous trabecular structure. Sterilized via gamma irradiation. Biocompatibility and chemical safety tested per ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for filling gaps or voids in osseous defects surgically created or resulting from trauma in the skeletal system (extremities, spine, pelvis). Intended for defects not intrinsic to bone structure stability. May be used with autogenous bone marrow.
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.
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THERICS, LLC. 115 CAMPUS DRIVE PRINCETON, NJ 08540 TELEPHONE: 609-514-7200 609-514-0255 FAX: E-MAIL: therics(@therics.com
JAN 3 ] 2006
THERICS HEFERENG SPREFIALISTS
### 510(k) SUMMARY
## Therics' TheriGraft™ Bone Void Filler
## Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
### Submitter's Name:
#### Sunil Saini
609.514.7200 x7262 or 609.514.7200 (main) Telephone: Facsimile: 609.514.0255 Contact Person: Sunil Saini
Date Prepared: November 1, 2005
## Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor
# TRADE/PROPRIETARY NAME OF DEVICE:
TheriGraft™ TCP Putty Bone Void Filler
#### ADDRESS:
115 Campus Drive Princeton, New Jersey 08540
#### Common or Usual Name:
Bone Void Filler. Synthetic Bone Void Filler. Synthetic Cancellous Bone Void Filler. Bone Graft Substitute. Synthetic Bone Substitute. Synthetic Cancellous Bone Substitute.
#### Classification Name
Bone Void Filler
#### Predicate Device
Orthovita's Vitoss™
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## Intended Use / Indications for Use
TheriGraft™ TCP Putty Bone Void Filler is indicated for use in filling the gaps or voids of osseous defects surgically created or resulting from trauma and is intended for treatment of osseous defects not intrinsic to the stability of the bone structure. The product is intended for use in defects of the skeletal system (i.e. the extremities, spine and pelvis). TheriGraft™ putty creates a network within the defect site that resorbs during healing and is replaced by bone.
## Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence
The TheriGraft™ Bone Void Filler is constructed of synthetic ß-tricalcium phosphate granules (0.1 - 0.4 mm diameter) in a poloxamer based carrier.
Pre-clinical performance testing conducted on TheriGraft™ and Vitoss™ in a canine animal model according to indication yielded similar results based on tissue reation, bone ingrowth, residual material, and mechanical testing. TheriGraft™ bone void filler has the same intended use and indications, the same or similar principles of overation and technological characteristics, and equivalent performance in an appropriate animal model. Therefore, TheriGraff™ Bone Void Filler is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (see Table 1).
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| Characteristics<br>or Attributes | TheriGraft™<br>(NEW) | Vitoss ™<br>K994337 | Comments |
|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | Indicated for use in filling<br>the gaps or voids of osseous<br>defects surgically created or<br>resulting from trauma.<br>TheriGraft™ may be used<br>with autogenous bone<br>marrow | Indicated for use in filling<br>the gaps or voids of osseous<br>defects surgically created or<br>resulting from trauma.<br>Vitoss may be used with<br>autogenous bone marrow | Same |
| Intended Use | Intended for treatment of<br>osseous defects not intrinsic<br>to the stability of the bone<br>structure. The product is<br>intended for use in defects of<br>the skeletal system (i.e., the<br>extremities, spine and<br>pelvis). | Intended for treatment of<br>osseous defects not intrinsic<br>to the stability of the bone<br>structure. The product is<br>intended for use in defects<br>of the skeletal system (i.e.,<br>the extremities, spine and<br>pelvis). | Same. |
| Labeling | See Indications for Use and<br>Intended Use. | See Indications for Use and<br>Intended Use. | SE. |
| Target Population | Patients with osseous defects<br>surgically created or<br>resulting from trauma. | Patients with osseous<br>defects surgically created or<br>resulting from trauma. | Same. |
| Design | Porous trabecular structures<br>similar to cancellous bone.<br>Approximately 0.1 – 0.4 mm<br>granules. | Porous trabecular structures<br>similar to cancellous bone.<br>1 – 4 mm granules. | Similar internal structures for<br>TheriGraft & Vitoss.<br>Granule dimensions are<br>different. |
| Materials | Calcium salt; β-tricalcium<br>phosphate mineral phase in<br>poloxamer carrier. | Calcium salt; β-tricalcium<br>phosphate mineral phase. | Same. |
| Performance | Pre-clinical study to<br>demonstrate performance<br>characteristics. | Pre-clinical study to<br>demonstrate performance<br>characteristics. | SE. |
| Sterility | Gamma irradiation. | Gamma irradiation. | Same. |
| Biocompatibility | Product tested according to<br>ISO 10993, Biological<br>Evaluation of Medical<br>Devices. | Unknown. | Same. |
| Chemical Safety | Product tested according to<br>ISO 10993, Biological<br>Evaluation of Medical<br>Devices. | Unknown. | Same. |
| Anatomical Sites | Osseous defects not intrinsic<br>to the stability of the bone<br>structure. | Osseous defects not intrinsic<br>to the stability of the bone<br>structure. | Same. |
| Where Used:<br>Hospital, home,<br>ambulance, etc. | Hospital or Health Care<br>Practitioner’s surgical suite. | Hospital or Health Care<br>Practitioner’s surgical suite. | Same. |
| Design Control | Design Controls:<br>Verification & Validation | Unknown. | SE. |
# Table 1: TheriGraft™ & Vitoss™ SE and Comparison Chart
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# CONFIDENTIAL
## Attachment - 12
### Indications for Use Form
510(k) Number (if known): Not assigned at this time
Device Name:
TheriGraft™ TCP Putty Bone Void Filler
Indications for Use:
TheriGraft™ Bone Void Filler is indicated for use in filling the gaps or voids of osseous defects surgically created or resulting from trauma and is intended for treatment of osseous defects not intrinsic to the stability of the bone structure. The product is intended for use in defects of the skeletal system (i.e., the extremities, spine and pelvis). TheriGrafTM parts create a network within the defect site that resorbs during healing and is replaced by bone
# (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE -- CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 C.F.R. 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use_ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 3 1 2006
Sunil Saini, Ph.D. Director, Biomaterials THERICS, LLC. 115 Campus Drive Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Re: K053228
Trade/Device Name: TheriGraft™ TCP Putty Bone Void Filler Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3045 Regulation Name: Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQV Dated: November 16, 2005 Received: November 21, 2005
Dear Dr. Saini:
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 sct 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120 . 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/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
sincerely yours,
Mark N. Melkerson Acting 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): Ko5 3228
# Device Name:_Therigraft™ TCP Putty Bone Void Filler
Indications For Use:
TheriGraft™ Bone Void Filler is indicated for use in filling the gaps or voids of osseous defects surgically created or resulting from trauma and is intended for treatment of osseous defects not intrinsic to the stability of the bone structure. The product is intended for use in defects of the skeletal system (i.e. the extremities, spine and pelvis). TheriGraft™ putty creates a network within the defect site that resorbs during healing and is replaced by bone.
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use _ (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Signature
KOS3228
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