The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine during the development of a cervical spinal fusion (C2-C7). The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for single use only.
Device Story
System consists of anterior cervical spinal bone plates and self-drilling/self-tapping bone screws for cervical spine fixation (C2-C7) via anterior approach. Plates feature integrated tab-and-screw locking mechanism to prevent screw back-out. Components available in variable and fixed angle configurations. Used in operating rooms by surgeons for spinal fusion procedures. Provides temporary stabilization to facilitate bone fusion. Benefits include structural support during healing process. Compatible with standard surgical instruments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: ASTM standard medical implant grade titanium alloy (Ti 6Al-4V ELI). Instruments: medical grade stainless steel, some with silicone rubber handles. Design: anterior cervical plate with integrated screw locking mechanism. Energy source: N/A (mechanical). Sterilization: non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior cervical spine (C2-C7) during fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma (fractures), spinal stenosis, tumors, deformity (kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis), pseudarthroses, or failed previous fusions. Contraindicated for posterior element (pedicle) attachment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of titanium. It consists of various vertebral plates that are punched into each of a series of vertebral bodies. An eye-type screw is inserted in a hole in the center of each of the plates. A braided cable is threaded through each eye-type screw. The cable is tightened with a tension device and it is fastened or crimped at each eye-type screw. The device is used to apply force to a series of vertebrae to correct “sway back,” scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), or other conditions.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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JUL 25 2011
| 1. 510(k) Owner | Gold Standard Orthopaedics, LLC<br>1226 Rowan Street<br>Louisville, KY 40203<br>Contact Information:<br>Phone: 502-581-8770<br>Fax: 502-581-1704<br>Establishment Registration Number: 3006215390<br>Owner/Operator Number: 10023859 |
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| 2. Applicant / Sponsor | Gold Standard Orthopaedics, LLC<br>1226 Rowan Street<br>Louisville, KY 40203<br>Contact Information:<br>Phone: 502-581-8770<br>Fax: 502-581-1704<br>Establishment Registration Number: 3006215390<br>Owner/Operator Number: 10023859 |
| 3. Contact Person | James Ritter<br>Aquila Consultants, LLC<br>3415 N. Old Farm Rd. E.<br>Warsaw, IN 46582<br>Phone: (574) 527-3256<br>Fax: (574) 267-7516 |
| 4. Device Proprietary Name | GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System |
| 5. Device Common Name | Anterior cervical plate system |
| 6. Date Summary Prepared | March 29, 2011 |
| 7. Classification Name | Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis, 21 CFR 888.3060 |
| 8. Legally<br>Marketed<br>Predicate Device | The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System was shown to be<br>substantially equivalent in indications for use, design, mechanical<br>testing, and materials to other commercially available anterior cervical<br>plate systems cleared for distribution through the 510(k) process<br>including:<br>• Medtronic Sofamor Danek Atlantis Vision Anterior Cervical Plate,<br>510(k) Number K021461, cleared July 22, 2002<br>• Synthes Cervical Spine Locking Plate (CSLP), 510(k) Number<br>K030866 cleared for distribution on April 18, 2003<br>• Blackstone Medical Anterior Cervical Plate, 510(k)<br>Number<br>K974885 cleared for distribution on June 17, 1998<br>• Life Spine, LLC, NEOTM Cervical Plating System, 510(k) Number<br>K040844, cleared for distribution on July 23, 2004<br>• Spinal USA, Slimplicity Anterior Cervical Plate System, 510(k)<br>Number K060025, cleared for distribution on April 18, 2006<br>• EBI, L.P., VueLock Anterior Cervical Plate System, 510(k) Number<br>K023133, cleared for distribution on October 18, 2002 |
| 9. Device<br>Description | The ACPI Anterior Cervical Plate System consists of a variety of<br>anterior cervical spinal bone plates and self-drilling / self-tapping bone<br>screws for fixation of the vertebral body(s) of the cervical spine, using<br>an anterior approach for the development of a cervical spinal fusion<br>(C2-C7), and associated instruments. The bone screws form an<br>interlocked construct on the vertebral bodies. The spinal bone plates<br>include an integrated bone screw locking mechanism consisting of an<br>integrated tab retained by a captive locking screw, covering a portion<br>of the underlying bone screw head to prevent bone screw back-out.<br>The bone screws are self-drilling / self-tapping, in various diameters<br>and lengths, and are available in variable angle and fixed angle<br>configurations. All implant components are ASTM standard, medical<br>implant grade titanium alloy (Ti 6Al-4V ELI). The ACP1 system was<br>designed to be compatible with common surgical instruments available<br>in operating rooms equipped for spine surgery. The device specific<br>instruments are considered to be Class II. The instruments are medical<br>grade stainless steel, some have silicone rubber handles, and they are<br>provided non-sterile.<br>Stainless steel and titanium implant components must not be used<br>together in a construct. |
| 10. Intended Use | The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior<br>interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine during the development<br>of a cervical spinal fusion (C2-C7). The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical<br>Plate System is intended for single use only. |
| 11. Indications | The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior<br>interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine (C2-C7). The system is<br>indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine<br>during the development of cervical spinal fusions in patients with<br>degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin<br>with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and<br>radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (including fractures),<br>spinal stenosis, tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or<br>scoliosis), pseudarthroses, and/or failed previous fusions.<br><b>WARNING:</b> This device system is intended for anterior cervical<br>interbody fusions only. This device is not approved for screw<br>attachment to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the cervical, thoracic,<br>or lumbar spine. |
| 12. Summary of<br>Technologies and<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System is substantially<br>equivalent in indications for use, design, and materials to other<br>commercially available anterior cervical plate systems cleared for<br>distribution through the 510(k) process including: the Medtronic<br>Sofamor Danek Atlantis Vision Anterior Cervical Plate, 510(k)<br>Number K021461, cleared July 22, 2002, the Synthes Cervical Spine<br>Locking Plate (CSLP), 510(k) Number K030866 cleared for<br>distribution on April 18, 2003, and the Blackstone Medical Anterior<br>Cervical Plate, 510(k) Number K974885 cleared for distribution on<br>June 17, 1998, the Life Spine, LLC NEO™ Cervical Plating System,<br>510(k) Number K040844, cleared for distribution on July 23, 2004, the<br>Spinal USA Simplicity Anterior Cervical Plate System, 510(k) Number<br>K060025, cleared for distribution on April 18, 2006, and the EBI<br>VueLock™ Anterior Cervical Plate System, 510(k) Number K02313,<br>cleared for distribution on October 18, 2002. |
| 13. Non-Clinical<br>Testing | Mechanical testing to determine substantial equivalence to predicate<br>devices was conducted according to ASTM F1717 including static<br>compressive bending, static torsional stiffness, and dynamic axial<br>compression bending. |
| 14. Clinical<br>Testing | Clinical testing was not necessary to demonstrate the substantial<br>equivalence of the GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System to the<br>Medtronic Sofamor Danek Atlantis Anterior Cervical Plate, the<br>Synthes Cervical Spine Locking Plate (CSLP), the Blackstone Medical<br>Anterior Cervical Plate, the Life Spine, LLC NEO™ Cervical Plating<br>System, the Spinal USA Simplicity Anterior Cervical Plate System,<br>and the EBI VueLock™ Anterior Cervical Plate System. |
## 3. 510(k) Summary
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Gold Standard Orthopaedics, LLC % Aquila Consultants, LLC Mr. James Ritter 3415 North Old Farm Road East Warsaw, Indiana 46582
JUL 25 2011
Re: K110990
Trade/Device Name: GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3060 Regulation Name: Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis . Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: K.WQ Dated: June 08, 2011 Received: June 13, 2011
Dear Mr. Ritter:
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.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a deternination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act
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Mark N. Melkerson
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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## 2. Indications for Use Statement
Device Name: GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System
## Indications For Use:
The GSO ACP1 Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior interbody screw fixation of the cervical spine (C2-C7). The system is indicated for use in the temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spinal fusions in patients with
- · degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies)
- · spondylolisthesis
- · trauma (including fractures)
- · spinal stenosis
- · tumors, deformity (defined as kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis)
- · pseudarthroses, and/or failed previous fusions
WARNING: This device system is intended for anterior cervical interbody fusions only. This device is not approved for screw attachment to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
Prescription Use X_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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