K060412 · Australian Surgical Design & Manufacture · HRY · May 17, 2006 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K060412
Device Name
ACTIVE UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Applicant
Australian Surgical Design & Manufacture
Product Code
HRY · Orthopedic
Decision Date
May 17, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3530
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Active Unicompartmental Knee System is a modular unicompartmental system that is intended to resurface one diseased or damaged condyle of a knee where the other condyle remains intact. It is intended to be used only with bone cement in patients suffering from the following conditions: . Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis. - Inflammatory degenerative joint disease excluding rheumatoid arthritis . - Correction of functional deformity such as varus or valgus deformities. .
Device Story
Modular unicompartmental knee resurfacing system; consists of metallic femoral component and UHMWPE tibial component. Femoral component: cast cobalt/chrome/molybdenum alloy; anatomic, asymmetric design; central web and stabilizing pegs. Tibial component: UHMWPE; hemispherical surface; PMMA fixation groove; waffle pad base; stabilizing peg. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings for knee arthroplasty. Implanted via cement fixation to address degenerative joint disease or functional deformity. Provides weight transmission and flexion support; restores joint function; reduces pain. Benefits patient by replacing damaged condylar surfaces while preserving healthy bone and contralateral compartment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes FEA mechanical stress testing, fatigue testing of femoral components, adhesion testing of tibial components, microstructural evaluation, and metrological examination. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Femoral component (CoCrMo alloy, ASTM F75); Tibial component (UHMWPE, ASTM F648). Design: Modular, semi-constrained, cemented. Femoral component features central web and stabilizing pegs. Tibial component features PMMA fixation groove and waffle pad base. Sterilization: Gamma radiation (25-42 kGy) for metal; Ethylene Oxide for polyethylene.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring resurfacing of one diseased or damaged knee condyle with an intact contralateral condyle. Conditions include non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis), inflammatory degenerative joint disease (excluding rheumatoid arthritis), and correction of functional varus or valgus deformities. Intended for use with bone cement.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace part of 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 consist of a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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MAY 17 2006
# 510(k) Summary (Revised) 510(k) K060412
ASDM Pty Ltd 2/12 Frederick Street St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 4448 Fax: +61 2 9439 4441
Date:
1 May 2006
Affairs Manager.
Submitted By :
Submitted By:
Trade Name:
Classification Name:
Prosthesis. knee joint, femorotibial, polymer/metal semi constrained cemented prosthesis - HRY
Graham J Blucher, Quality and Regulatory
Active Unicompartmental Knee System
Common/Usual Name:
Knee prosthesis, Unicompartmental.
## Substantial Equivalence:
The Active Unicompartmental Knee is substantially equivalent to the Repicci II Unicondylar Knee, K971938.
### Product Description:
### Device
es of the prop
The Active Unicompartmental Knee System is a modular re-surfacing unicompartmental knee implant system, consisting of a metallic femoral component and a UHMWPE partial tibial component.
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### Femoral Component
The femoral component is an anatomic, asymmetrically designed prosthesis manufactured from cast cobalt/chrome/molybdenum alloy conforming to ASTM F75. The prosthesis was designed for optimal weight transmission and flexion, while providing maximum contact area to reduce material stress on the tibial component. The design incorporates a rotation of the condyle from flexion to extension aspects. From the medial lateral view, the condylar geometry has a radial inward and upward sweep in the coronal plane, which assists in maximizing the contact area. The design incorporates a central web, and two stabilizing pegs. It is available in five sizes, in both anatomical aspects.
### Tibial Component
The tibial component is an asymmetrical component manufactured from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene that meets the requirements of ASTM F468. The components have a hemispherical surface, with a mild curvature. They incorporate a PMMA fixation groove around the periphery of the component, and a waffle pad base, and an angled stabilizing peg on the anterior half of the inferior surface. The tibial components are available in six sizes for each anatomical aspect, with three thickness available in each size.
### Intended Use/Indications for Use
The Active Unicompartmental Knee System is a modular unicompartmental system that is intended to resurface one diseased or damaged condyle of a knee here the other condyle remains intact. It is intended to be used only with bone ts suffering from the following conditions:
legenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic ar necros
nerative joint disease, excluding rheumatoid arthritis. ional deformity such as varus or valgus deformities.
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### Testing
The components of the Active Unicompartmental Knee System were tested by means of FEA mechanical testing, microstructural evaluation and visual and metrological examination. Testing consisted of a range of stress testing on both femoral and tibial components by means of FEA, fatigue testing of the femoral component, adhesion testing of the tibial component, and microstructure analysis of the femoral component. Further testing was conducted on the influence of heat treatment on the CoCrMo components, and the effect of varying the web height.
to other unicompartmental knee designs, the Active When compared Unicompartmental knee system demonstrated similar performance characteristics.
### Bio-compatability
The Active Unicompartmental Knee is manufactured from materials designed and used for surgical implant applications. The materials used are Chrome Cobalt Molybdenum alloy meeting the requirements of ASTM F75, and Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene meeting the requirements of ASTM F648.
Additionally a risk analysis, and an associated independent report on the effects of the manufacturing process on these materials, has indicated that the process is unlikely to impact on the safety of the materials used.
### Sterilization
The metal components are sterilized by exposure to 25 to 42 kGy (2.5 to 4.2 Mrad) gamma radiation, as per the requirememnts of ISO 11137.
The Polyethylene components are sterilized by exposure to Ethylene Oxide, as per the requirements of EN 550.
### Conclusion
The performance testing has demonstrated that the Active Unicompartmental Knee System is substantially equivalent to the Repicci II Unicondylar Knee, K971938, and other similar marketed devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAY 1 7 2006
Australian Surgical Design and Manufacture c/o Mr. James F. Logan Director General Medical Reports Exchange, Inc. 2530 Riva Road, Suite 308 Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Re: K060412
Trade/Device Name: Active Unicompartmental Knee System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3530 Regulation Name: Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HRY Dated: May 02, 2006 Received: May 09, 2006
Dear Mr. Logan:
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
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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. 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,
Mark N. Melkerson, M.S. 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
### (Revised)
510(k) Number (if known): K060412
Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The Active Unicompartmental Knee System is a modular unicompartmental system that is intended to resurface one diseased or damaged condyle of a knee where the other condyle remains intact. It is intended to be used only with bone cement in patients suffering from the following conditions:
- . Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis.
- Inflammatory degenerative joint disease excluding rheumatoid arthritis .
- Correction of functional deformity such as varus or valgus deformities. .
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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**510(k) Number** K060412
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