SHELL CAGE, WAVE CAGE, LOOP CAGE
Device Facts
| Record ID | K080401 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | SHELL CAGE, WAVE CAGE, LOOP CAGE |
| Applicant | Advanced Medical Technologies AG |
| Product Code | MAX · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | May 9, 2008 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3080 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
SHELL Cages are indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine with accompanying radicular symptoms at one disc level. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. SHELL Cages are used to facilitate intervertebral body fusion in the cervical spine and are placed via an anterior approach at the C3 to C7 disc levels using autograft bone. SHELL Cages are to be used with supplemental fixation. Patients should have at least six (6) weeks of non-operative treatment with an intervertebral cage. The WAVE/LOOP Cage is indicated for intervertebral body spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level from L2-S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis at the involved level. WAVE implants are to be used with autogenous bone graft and implanted via an open posterior approach. The WAVE Cage is to be used with supplemental fixation. Patients should have at least six (6) months of nonoperative treatment prior to treatment with an intervertebral cage.
Device Story
AMT Interbody Fusion Devices (SHELL, WAVE, LOOP) are spinal implants designed to facilitate intervertebral body fusion. SHELL is a lordotic, trapezoidal cervical cage with x-ray pins for rotational fixation. LOOP is a banana-shaped lumbar cage with an integrated swivel joint and radial fixation teeth. WAVE is a rectangular, trapezoidal lumbar cage implanted in pairs. Devices are manufactured from PEEK-OPTIMA LT1. Implants are placed by surgeons during spinal fusion procedures to stabilize the spine and promote bone growth. Clinical benefit includes stabilization of the spinal segment in patients with degenerative disc disease.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical strength testing performed according to ASTM F2077 and ASTM F2267 standards to verify structural integrity.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK-OPTIMA LT1 polymer (ASTM F2026). Design: SHELL (cervical, lordotic, trapezoidal), LOOP (lumbar, banana-shaped, swivel joint), WAVE (lumbar, rectangular, trapezoidal). Energy source: None (mechanical implant). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level. SHELL: cervical spine (C3-C7) with radicular symptoms; requires 6 weeks non-operative treatment. WAVE/LOOP: lumbar spine (L2-S1) with discogenic back pain, including up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis; requires 6 months non-operative treatment. All require supplemental fixation and autograft/autogenous bone graft.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval. (c) *Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
Predicate Devices
- BAK/C Vista Interbody Fusion peek-optima It1, Zimmer Spine, Inc (P980048 S003)
- BRANTIGEN I/F CAGE, DePuy Spine Inc, (P960025)
- PARAMOUNT INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FUSION DEVICE (K072120)