S2 FEMORAL A/R NAIL S2 FEMORAL COMRESSION NAIL S2 TIBIAL NAIL S2 TIBIAL COMPRESSION NAIL
Applicant
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product Code
HSB · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Feb 15, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3020
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
These devices are fracture fixation devices comprised of femoral and tibial nails and the related accessories such as locking screws, compression screws, end caps, condyle screws, and a condyle screw nut. The S2 tibial nail is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunions and nonunion of the tibia. The S2 femoral nail is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunions and nonunion of the femur.
Device Story
S2 Nail System comprises intramedullary nails and accessories (locking/compression screws, end caps, condyle screws/nuts) for temporary stabilization of long bone fractures. System includes targeter devices as accessories to facilitate nail insertion. Used in clinical settings by orthopedic surgeons via open or closed surgical techniques. Nails provide mechanical fixation for tibial and femoral fractures, malunions, nonunions, and pathologic conditions. Output is physical stabilization of bone segments. Benefits include restoration of alignment and support for bone healing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence provided via human cadaveric lab and mechanical bench testing. Cadaveric testing confirmed successful implantation using targeter and components. Bench testing demonstrated modifications to nail adapter do not introduce worst-case performance scenarios.
Technological Characteristics
Intramedullary fixation rod system. Materials and design consistent with predicate S2 Nail System. Includes femoral and tibial nails, locking/compression screws, end caps, condyle screws/nuts, and targeter accessories. Mechanical fixation principle. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for long bone fracture fixation in patients requiring stabilization of tibial or femoral fractures, including open/closed fractures, pseudoarthrosis, correction osteotomy, pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures, tumor resections, nonunion, malunion, supracondylar fractures (femoral), ipsilateral femur fractures, fractures proximal to total knee arthroplasty, and fractures distal to hip joint.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.
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## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Proprietary Name: | S2 Nail System |
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| Common Name: | Intramedullary Fixation Rod |
| Classification Name and Reference: | Intramedullary Fixation Rod<br>21 CFR §888.3020 |
| Proposed Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Codes: | 87HSB: Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary and Accessory |
| For Information Contact: | Juma Hoshino<br>Regulatory Affairs Associate<br>Howmedica Osteonics Corp.<br>325 Corporate Drive<br>Mahwah. NJ 07430<br>Phone: (201) 831-5992; Fax (201)831-4992 |
| Legally Marketed Devices to Which<br>Substantial Equivalence Is Claimed: | K032579 - S2 Nail System<br>K 102992 – T2® Recon Nail System |
| Date Prepared: | November 17, 2011 |
### Description
This Traditional 510(k) submission is being supplied to the US FDA to include targeter devices as accessories to the S2 Nail System that was cleared under K032579.
### Intended Use
These devices are fracture fixation devices comprised of femoral and tibial nails and the related accessories such as locking screws, compression screws, end caps, condyle screws, and a condyle screw nut. The S2 tibial nail is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunions and nonunion of the tibia. The S2 femoral nail is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunions and nonunion of the femur.
#### Indications
#### S2 Tibial Nail
The S2 Tibial Nail is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunions and nonunion of the tibia. The nails are inserted using an opened or closed technique and can be statically, dynamically and compression locked. The S2 Tibial Nail System is indicated for long bone fracture fixation, specifically tibial fracture fixation, which may include the following:
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- Open and closed tibial fractures .
- . Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy
- Pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures, and tumor resections .
- . Nonunion and malunion
#### S2 Femoral Nail
The S2 Femoral Nail is indicated for long bone fracture fixation, specifically femoral fracture fixation, which may include the following:
- . Open and closed femoral fractures
- Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy .
- . Pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures and tumor resections
- Supracondylar fractures, including those with intra-articular extension .
- Ipsilateral femur fractures .
- Fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty ●
- Fractures distal to a hip joint .
- . Nonunions and malunions
#### Summary of Technologies
The proposed device is substantially equivalent in intended use, materials and performance characteristics to the predicate device. Inclusion of targeter devices as an accessory to the S2 Nail System does not alter the technology.
### Non-Clinical Testing
A human cadaveric lab and mechanical tests were conducted. For the human cadaveric lab, the S2 nails were implanted using the targeter and other relevant components without any complications, demonstrating that products are performing as intended. In addition, bench testing conducted showed that the modifications made to the existing nail adapter does not introduce worst case scenario for product performance.
### Clinical Testing
Clinical testing was not required for this submission.
### Conclusion
The S2 Nail System devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified in this premarket notification.
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Howmedica Osteonics Corp. % Ms. Juma Hoshino 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430.
Re: K113409
Trade/Device Name: S2 Nail System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary fixation rod Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSB Dated: November 17, 2011 Received: November 18, 2011
FEB 15 2012
Dear Ms. Hoshino:
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#### Indications for Use
# 510(k) Number (if known): _ K1134096pg 1/1)
Device Name: S2 Nail System
#### S2 Tibial Nail
The S2 Tibial Nail is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunions and nonunion of the tibia. The nails are inserted using an opened or closed technique and can be statically, dynamically and compression locked. The S2 Tibial Nail System is indicated for long bone fracture fixation, specifically tibial fracture fixation, which may include the following:
- Open and closed tibial fractures .
- Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy .
- Pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures, and tumor resections .
- Nonunion and malunion .
#### S2 Femoral Nail
The S2 Femoral Nail is indicated for long bone fracture fixation, specifically femoral fracture fixation, which may include the following:
- . Open and closed femoral fractures
- Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy .
- Pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures and tumor resections .
- Supracondylar fractures, including those with intra-articular extension ●
- Ipsilateral femur fractures ●
- Fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty .
- Fractures distal to a hip joint .
- Nonunions and malunions .
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