K110259 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · JEY · Apr 13, 2011 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K110259
Device Name
ARCHITEX SPACE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
Applicant
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.
Product Code
JEY · Dental
Decision Date
Apr 13, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4760
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System is indicated for use as temporary implants to stabilize and support autograft, autograft extenders, allograft, and bone void fillers and/or fractured bone segments with or without bone plates or titanium mesh in bony defects of oral maxillofacial anatomy.
Device Story
ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System is a set of temporary implants for oral maxillofacial bony defects; includes porous titanium mesh, mesh fixation screws, tenting screws, and socket preservation screws. System stabilizes/supports bone graft materials (autograft, allograft, extenders, void fillers) and fractured bone segments; prevents soft-tissue collapse into graft sites. Socket preservation screws aid extraction socket grafting while supporting gingival margins and papilla. Used by clinicians in oral/maxillofacial procedures. Components fabricated from medical grade titanium/titanium alloy and stainless steel. Device provides semi-protected space for bone healing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included static removal torque and static axial pullout testing performed in accordance with ASTM F543-02. Results demonstrated that the subject implants met all acceptance criteria and are equivalent to the predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Medical grade titanium (ASTM F67-06), Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy (ASTM F136-08el), and stainless steel (ASTM F899-09). Components: Porous titanium mesh, mesh fixation screws, tenting screws, socket preservation screws. Mechanical fixation via threaded screws. No energy source or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with bony defects of oral maxillofacial anatomy requiring stabilization and support of bone graft materials (autograft, allograft, extenders, void fillers) or fractured bone segments. Used as temporary implants.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bone plate is a metal device intended to stabilize fractured bone structures in the oral cavity. The bone segments are attached to the plate with screws to prevent movement of the segments.
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K110259
## ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System 510(k) Summary
APR 1 3 2011
January 2011
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA 1. Company: 1800 Pvramid Place Memphis. Tennessee 38132. (901) 396-3133 Telephone: (901) 346-9738 Fax:
### Contact: Kelly Davidson Requlatory Affairs Specialist
- II. Proposed Proprietary Trade Name: ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System
- lll. Classification Name(s): Implants, Endosseous, Root-Form 21 CFR 872.4760; Product Code(s): DZE, JEY
#### IV. Description:
The ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System is a comprehensive, all-inclusive system which contains a variety of implants designed to temporarily reconstruct bony deficiencies common to the oral cavity that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. Bony deficiencies may be naturally occurring osseous defects, surgically created osseous defects, or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone.
The system contains a porous titanium mesh, titanium alloy mesh fixation screws (1.2 mm major thread diameter in 4mm, 6 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 14 mm lengths and-1.4 mm major thread diameter in 3 mm, 5 mm, and 7 mm lengths), titanium alloy tenting screws (1.2 mm and 1.4 mm major thread diameters in 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, and 14 mm lengths), and titanium alloy socket preservation screws (3/4 head geometry with 1,2 mm and 1.4 mm major thread diameters in 18 mm and 20 mm lengths; 4/5 and 5/6 head geometries with 1.2 mm major thread diameter in 14 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm , 20 mm lengths and 1.4 mm major thread diameter in 18 mm and 20 mm lengths). When used as indicated, this system provides a semi-protected space to stabilize, support, and protect bone graft (autograft, autograft extenders, allograft, and bone void fillers) by minimizing soft-tissue collapse into the graft recipient site. The ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System includes a selection of Socket Preservation screws which are designed to aid in extraction socket grafting while simultaneously supporting the original gingival margins and papilla.
The ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System components are fabricated from medical grade stainless steel and medical grade titanium or titanium alloy. Medical grade titanium and titanium alloy may be used together. The subject implants components will be manufactured from medical grade titanium per ASTM F67-06 (2006) and Ti-6Al-4V ELI Alloy per ASTM F136-08el (2008).
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Additionally, the instruments components are manufactured from stainless steel per ASTM F899-09.
The purpose of this 510(k) application is to seek marketing clearance for additional implant sizes to the family of Socket Preservation Screws to extend the product line for the ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System. Also included in the application is the dimensional modification to the diameter of the mesh fixation screws (Hex Self Drilling Screws) from the previously cleared implants in K100779. The device description in the IFU was also amended, which removed the implant sizes, the list of class I exempt placement instruments that can be used, the screw caddy and sterilization tray. Refer to the labeling section below for further details to the IFU amendments.
#### V. Indications for Use:
The ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System is indicated for use as temporary implants to stabilize and support autograft, autograft extenders, allograft, and bone void fillers and/or fractured bone segments with or without bone plates or titanium mesh in bony defects of oral maxillofacial anatomy.
### Identification of the Legally Marketed Predicate Devices Use to Claim VI. Substantial Equivalence:
The design features, materials, and indications for use of the ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System is substantially equivalent to the predicates listed in the Table 1 below.
## TABLE 1. Identification of the Legally Marketed Predicate Devices Use to Claim Substantial Equivalence
| ARCHITEX™<br>Implant<br>Hex Self Drilling<br>crews | Predicate | Substantial<br>equivalence |
|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | ACE Tru Screw™<br>(K080074) | Geometrically,<br>materially, and<br>mechanically<br>equivalent. Bone<br>pull-out strength<br>and screw<br>subsidence<br>equivalent to<br>predicate. |
| Socket<br>Preservation<br>Screws | ARCHITEX™<br>Space<br>Maintenance<br>(K100779) | Bone interfacing<br>portion of screw<br>geometrically,<br>materially, and<br>mechanically<br>equivalent. Bone<br>pull-out strength<br>and screw<br>subsidence<br>equivalent to<br>predicate<br>Head portion of<br>screw<br>geometrically,<br>materially, and<br>mechanically<br>equivalent to<br>predicate<br>abutments |
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#### Brief Discussion of the Non-Clinical Tests Submitted VII.
For a determination of substantial equivalence, the following analysis and bench performance tests were performed on Subject Devices and Predicate Devices:
- > Static Removal Torque; Testing in accordance with ASTM F543-02.
- > Static Axial Pullout testing; Testing in accordance with ASTM F543-02
- > Static Axial Pullout mesh screw; Testing in accordance with ASTM F543-02
### Conclusions Drawn from the Non-Clinical Tests VIII.
Results of the testing have demonstrated that ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System implants are equivalent to itself and the ACE Tru Screw™ implants tested. When compared with predicate devices, results of bench performance testing indicated all acceptance criteria were met, and demonstrated the subject hex self drilling screws and socket preservation screws are equivalent. The conclusions drawn from the performance testing, along with the intended use of the subject devices demonstrate that the ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System is substantially equivalent.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Ms. Kelly Davidson Regulatory Affairs Specialist Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Incorporated 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis, Tennessee 38132
APR 1 3 2011
Re: K110259
Trade/Device Name: ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4760 Regulation Name: Bone Plate Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JEY and DZE Dated: January 24, 2011 Received: January 28, 2011
Dear Ms. Davidson:
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. 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.
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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); medical device reporting (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.
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Sincerely yours.
for
Anthony Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): K (10259
Device Name: ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System
### Indications for Use:
The ARCHITEX™ Space Maintenance System is indicated for use as temporary implants to stabilize and support autograft, autograft extenders, allograft, and bone void fillers and/or fractured bone segments with or without bone plates or titanium mesh in bony defects of oral maxillofacial anatomy.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use Yes X OR Over-The-Counter Use No Per 21 CFR 801.109
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510(k) Number: K112259
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