The BASIS™ Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation for the following indications: Spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudarthrosis; and/or failed previous fusion. Except for hooks, when used as an anterolateral thoracic/lumbar, or anterior cervical system, BASIS components are intended for the following indications: (1) spinal stenosis, (2) spondylolisthesis, (3) spinal deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), (4) fracture, (5) pseudarthrosis, (6) tumor resection, and/or (7) failed previous fusion. When used as a vertebral body replacement, BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers are intended to be used in corpectomy procedures to aid in surgical correction and stabilization of the spine. The device is used in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace and restore height of a resected vertebral body or portion thereof, excised for the treatment of tumor or trauma (i.e., fracture). BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers must be used with supplemental fixation. Specifically, BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers are to be used with the Medtronic Sofamor Danek BASIS™ Anterior Thoracolumbar Plates, Multi-Axial Screws, or Fixed Angle Screws. Additionally, BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers are intended to be used with bone graft. Nota Bene: The BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers are not intended for cervical or posterior surgical implantation. The BASIS™ Anterior Cervical Plates are intended for anterior cervical intervertebral body fusions only. The BASIS™ Anterior Thoracolumbar Plates are intended for screw fixation/attachment to the anterolateral intervertebral bodies only.
Device Story
BASIS™ Spinal System comprises titanium alloy hooks, screws, bolts, nuts, plates, and vertebral body spacers; used for spinal fixation and stabilization. Components are assembled into custom constructs during surgery; hooks restricted to posterior use; vertebral body spacers require supplemental fixation (plates/screws) and bone graft. System used by surgeons in clinical settings for spinal correction. Device provides mechanical support to restore vertebral height and stabilize spine segments. No software or electronic components involved.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Medical grade titanium alloy. Components: Hooks, screws, bolts, nuts, plates, vertebral body spacers. Configuration: Modular, custom-assembled constructs. Energy source: None (mechanical). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring spinal stabilization due to spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture/dislocation), spinal stenosis, spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, or failed previous fusion. Used for posterior non-cervical fixation, anterolateral thoracic/lumbar fixation, or anterior cervical fusion. Vertebral body spacers indicated for T1-L5 corpectomy procedures to restore height following tumor or trauma resection, requiring supplemental fixation and bone graft.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of an alloy, such as stainless steel, that consists of various hooks and a posteriorly placed compression or distraction rod. The device is implanted, usually across three adjacent vertebrae, to straighten and immobilize the spine to allow bone grafts to unite and fuse the vertebrae together. The device is used primarily in the treatment of scoliosis (a lateral curvature of the spine), but it also may be used in the treatment of fracture or dislocation of the spine, grades 3 and 4 of spondylolisthesis (a dislocation of the spinal column), and lower back syndrome.
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K06008
# FEB 1 3 2006
## BASISTM Spinal System - Crosslink® Plates Summary of Safety and Effectiveness February 2006
- Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. USA I. Company: 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis, TN 38132 (901) 396-3133
- Richard W. Treharne, PhD Contact: Senior Vice President Regulatory Affairs
- Proposed Proprietary Trade Name: BASIS™ Spinal System II.
- Classification Name(s)/Product Code(s): 888.3050, 888.3060, 888.3070 III. Classification Name: Spinal Interlaminal Fixation Orthosis, Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis, Pedicle Screw Spinal System Product Codes: KWQ, KWP, MNH, MNI
#### Product Description IV.
The BASISTM Spinal System consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of hooks, screws, bolts, nuts, plates, and vertebral body spacers, as well as ancillary instrument sets. The BASIS™ implant components can be rigidly locked into a variety of configurations, with each construct being tailormade for the individual case.
BASIS™ hooks are intended for posterior use only.
The BASIS™ Spinal System implant components are made from medical grade titanium alloy. No warranties express, or implied, are made. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or use are specifically excluded. See the MSD Catalog for further information about warranties and limitations of liability. Never use stainless steel and titanium implant components in the same construct.
BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers must be used with additional anterior and/or posterior spinal instrumentation to augment stability. Specifically, the BASIS™ Anterior Thoracolumbar Plate, the BASIS™ Multi-Axial Screws, or the BASIS™ Fixed Angle Screws must be used with the BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers.
To achieve best results, do not use any of the BASIS™ components with components from any other system or manufacturer unless specifically allowed to do so in this or another Medtronic Sofamor Danek document. As with all orthopedic implants, none of the BASIS™ components should ever be reused under any circumstances.
The purpose of this 510(k) submission is to add CROSSLINK® components to the Basis™ Spinal System.
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### Indications V.
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#### Substantial Equivalence VI.
VI. Components to be substantially equivalent to EQUATION™ Fixation System Components previously cleared in K013962.
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FEB 1 3 2006
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Richard W. Treharne, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Medtronic Sofamor Danek 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis, TN 38132
Re: K060081
: K060081
Trade/Device Name: BASIS™ Spinal System Frade/Don Number: 21 CFR 888.3070 Regulation Name: Pedicle screw spinal system Regulatory Class: Class II Regulatory - KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI Dated: January 9, 2006 Received: January 10, 2006
Dear Dr. Treharne:
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devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of IMA) devices that have been reclassified in accordance whe are approval application (IPMA).
and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval applications of the Act. The and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approvate of the general controls provisions of the Act. The
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devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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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
The BASIS™ Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation for the following indications: Spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; survatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudarthrosis; and/or failed previous fusion.
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Nota Bene: The BASIS™ Vertebral Body Spacers are not intended for cervical or Nota Denc. The Drive - The BASIS™ Anterior Cervical Plates are intended for anterior cervical intervertebral body fusions only. The BASIS™ Anterior Thoracolumbar Plates are intended for screw fixation/attachment to the anterolateral intervertebral bodies only.
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