GPC BONE PLAES AND BONE SCREW & GPC DHS/DCS PLATE SYSTEM
Applicant
Gpc Medical, Ltd.
Product Code
HRS · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Mar 29, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
GPC Bone plates and bone screws are provided non-sterile. GPC bone plates and bone screws are intended for treating fractures of various bones including the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bone ( humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges). GPC DHS / DCS plate system is used to provide fixation of fractures to the proximal femur shaft and generally indicated for use in trochanteric, pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric and basilar neck fractures.
Device Story
GPC Bone Plates, Bone Screws, and DHS/DCS Plate System are non-sterile metallic orthopedic implants used for fracture fixation. Plates are available in various configurations (DCP, tubular, special, mini-fragment, DHS/DCS) and dimensions to match bone anatomy. Screws include cortical, cancellous, malleolar, and cannulated types. The DHS/DCS system uses a plate fastened to the femoral shaft with cortex screws and a barrel secured by a DHS screw. These devices are implanted by surgeons in an operating room setting to stabilize fractured bones, facilitating healing. The implants provide mechanical support to the bone structure during the recovery process.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance was verified through mechanical testing according to ASTM standards (ASTM F382 for plates, ASTM F384 for angled devices, ASTM F543 for fasteners) and in-house inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
Indicated for patients with fractures of the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bones (humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula), and small bones (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges). The DHS/DCS plate system is indicated for fixation of proximal femur fractures, including trochanteric, pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric, and basilar neck fractures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Microware the bone plates and bone screw system and DHS/DCS plate system (K072562)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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MAR 2 9 2010
RESPONSE-14 ACTIVITIES
RESPONSE-10
K092493
(BACKED BY EXPERIENCE SINCE 1951)
150 9001 ISO 13485 Certified WHO - GMP compliant CE
# Premarket Notification 510(k) Summary As required by Section 807.92
General Company Information as required by 807.92 (a)
(a.l) The submitter's name, address, telephone number, a contact person, and the date the summary was prepared:
GPC Medical Limited
G-3 Vikas Puri, New Delhi 110 018 Telephone Number: +91-11-45545151
Contact Person: Vikas Narang
DATE: 3rd December 2009
(a.2) The name of the device, including the trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known
GPC Bone Plates and Bone Screws & GPC DHS/DCS Plate System
Common Name: THE SMOOTH OR THREADED METALLIC BONE FIXATION FASTENERS ARE CATEGORISED UNDER THE 21CFR TITLE 888.3040
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THESE ALL DEVICES BELONG TO THE SAME REGULATION , i.e. 21 CFR TITLE 888.3030 & 888.3040
As these all devices belong to the same regulation and having same intended use-metallic bone plates and bone screws (fasteners), they have been bundled under the bundling of the devices.
(a.3)An identification of the legally marketed device to which submitter claims equivalence
PREDICATE DEVICE: AS PER THE DETAILS GIVEN BELOW NAME OF MANUFACTURER:
MICROWARE PRECISION CO.LIMITED
ADDRESS: No. 12, Keyuan, 2nd Rd. Situm district, Taichung City, 40763 Taiwan
MICROWARE THE BONE PLATES AND BONE SCREW SYSTEM AND DHS/DCS PLATE SYSTEM
510k Number for M/s Microware Precision Co. Limited
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(BACKED BY EXPERIENCE SINCE 1930)
ISO 9001 ISO 13485 Certified WHO - GMP compliant
(a.4)A description of the device that is the subject of the premarket notification submission
DEVICE NAME-COMMON NAME: Bone Fixation Plate and Screw Including
SMOOTH OR THREADED METALLIC BONE FIXATION FASTENER FIXATION BONE PLATES
APPLIANCES FOR FIXATION-SKELETAL PINS
### DEVICES DECRIPTION:
THE BONE PLATES.AND BONE SCREW SYSTEM AND DHS/DCS PLATE SYSTEM CONSIST OF NON-STERILE BONE PLANTE AND BONE SCREW IMPLANTS. THE PLATES ARE DEVICES WHICH ARE USED TO FASTEN THE BONES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIXATION OF FRACTURED BONES. THE BONE PLATES CAN BE DISTINGUISHED IN TERMS OF THEIR FUNCTION, i.e. THE PLATE ON WHICH THIS IS TO BE FIXED.
Generally there are following types of bone plates:
- Dynamic Compression Type,
- > Tubular Type
- > Special (for particular bones)
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- > Mini fragment
- > Used with Dynamic Hip screw and Used with Dynamic Condylar . Screw
These bone plates are generally designed on the basis of the bone contour and anatomy.
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ISO 9001 ISO 13485 Certified WHO - GMP compliant CE
Following are further categories of bone plates:
| S.<br>No. | Type | Subtype |
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| 01 | DCP | Small DCP, Narrow DCP, Lengthening<br>Narrow, Broad DCP, Lengthening Broad<br>Plates |
| 02 | Tubular Plates | Quarter Tubular, Semi Tubular and One .<br>Third Tubular Plates |
| 03 | Special Plates | L-Shaped, T-Shaped, Spoon, Lateral Tibial<br>Head Buttress, Condylar Buttress, Hook,<br>Cobra Head, Angled Plates for various<br>Osteotomy locations. Reconstructions<br>plates |
| 04 | Mini Fragment | Straight, L-Shaped, T-Shaped, condylar<br>plates, reconstruction plates |
| 05 | DHS/DCS | DHS Barrel Plate with various angles and in<br>short / large barrel length, DCS Plate |
THESE DEVICE CAN BE MADE IN FOLLOWING MATERIALGRADES STAINLESS STEEL ALLOY in compliance to ASTM F 138, ASTM F 139 TITANIUM ALLOY in compliance to ASTM F 136
- > The GPC Bone Plates are divided mainly into Mini Fragment Plate system Small Fragment Plate System て Large Fragment Plate System The thickness of these plates varies from 1.0mm to 6.0mm The width of these plates varies from 3.0mm to 17mm The length of these plates varies from 15mm to 360mm The number of holes of these plates vary from 2 to 22 holes
- The GPC Bone Screws are differentiated by the manner in which they are fastened on the bone, their function, their size and the type of bone they are intended to be used for. Four Types of Screws;
Cortical (cortex) Screw Cancellous Screw Malleolar Screw Cannulated
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These screw variants can be provided with locking compression thread types as well as regular types. Type of Recess: Hexagonal Diameter Range: 1.5mm to 7.3mm Length Range: 6mm to 150mm
- DHS / DCS Plate system consists of a DHS Plate or DCS Plate (Dynamic Hip Screw Type or Dynamic Compression Screw Type) This plate is fastened on femoral shaft using 4.5mm cortex screw (self tapping) and the barrel is fastened using DHS Screw having diameter ranging from 12.5mm to 14.0mm
Barrel Length: 25mm or 38mm
Barrel Angle: 95 degree, 135 degree, 140 degree, 145 degree, 145 degree and 150 degree
Compression is achieved using 4.0mm Diameter Compression Screw.
(a.5) A statement of the intended use of the device that is the subject of the premarket notification submission
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GPC Bone plates and bone screws are provided non-sterile. GPC bone plates and bone screws are intended for treating fractures of various bones including the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bone ( humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges)
GPC DHS / DCS plate system is used to provide fixation of fractures to the proximal femur shaft and generally indicated for use in trochanteric, pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric and basilar neck fractures.
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GPC Medical Ltd.
ISO 9001 ISO 13485 Certified WHO - GMP compliant
(b.1) (1) A brief discussion of the nonclinical tests submitted, referenced, or relied on in the premarket notification submission for a determination of substantial equivalence;
GPC Bone Plates and Bone Screws & GPC DHS/DCS Plate System have been tested for the following non-clinical tests which have been performed to assess the performance of the devices according to the standards applied for conformance to the requirements.
Therefore GPC Bone Plates and Bone Screws & GPC DHS/DCS Plate System are safe and effective for the intended use.
The devices have been thoroughly tested through external laboratory as well in-house inspections for the specifications. Verification of compliance with the following mandatory and voluntary standards has been made.
GPC Metallic Bone Plates: Tested as per ASTM F 382 (US FDA Recognized Standards vide recognition number 11-214
GPC Metallic Angled Orthopaedic Fracture Fixation Devices: Tested as per ASTM F 384.
GPC Medical Smooth or Threaded Metallic Bone Fixation Fasteners: Tested as per ASTM F 543 (US FDA Recognized Standards vide recognition number: 11-210
### Material Standards:
ASTM F 136: Specifications for wrought Titanium 6AI4V ELI Alloy UNS R 56401 for surgical implants
ASTM F 138: Specifications for wrought 18 Chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Bar and Wire for Surgical Implant ASTM F 139
### (b.3) Conclusion
The summary above shows that there are no new questions of safety and effectiveness for the GPC Bone Plates and Bone Screws & GPC DHS/DCS Plate System as compared to the predicate device. The performance and usability testing indicate that the GPC Bone Plates and Bone Screws & GPC DHS/DCS Plate System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Microware the bone plates and bone screw system and DHS/DCS plate system.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
JUN - 4 2010
GPC Medical Limited % Mr. Vikas Narang Director - Exports M-Block, DDA LSC. Vikas Puri, New Delhi - 110018 (INDIA)
Re: K092493
Trade Name: GPC Bone Plates and Bone Screw & GPC DHS/DCS Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Codes: HRS, KTT; HWC Dated: March 12, 2010 Received: March 17, 2010
Dear Mr. Narang:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of March 29, 2010.
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 (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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Wilkerson
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K o92493
Device Name: GPC BONE PLATES AND BONE SCREWS
Indications For Use: GPC BONE PLATES AND BONE SCREWS ARE PROVIDED NON-STERILE. GPC BONE PLATES AND SCREWS ARE INTENDED TO TREAT FRACTURES OF VARIOUS BONES, INCLUDING THE CLAVICLE, PELVIS, SCAPULA, LONG BONES(HUMERUS, RADIUS, ULNA, FEMUR, TIBIA AND FIBULA), AND SMALL BONES-LIKE METALCARPALS, METATARSALS AND PHALANGES.
> GPC DHS/DCS PLATE SYSTEM IS PROVIDED NON-STERILE. THE GPC DHS/DCS PLAT SYSTEM IS INTENDED FOR USE IN FIXATION OF FRACTURES OF THE PROXIMAL FEMUR. THE GPC DHS/DCS PLATE SYSTEM IS INDICATED FOR USE IN TROCHANTERIC, PERTROCHANTERIC, INTERTROCHANTERIC AND BASILAR NECK FRACTURE
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510(k) Number k092493
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