K121563 · Corin USA · MEH · Oct 5, 2012 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K121563
Device Name
CORIN TRIFIT TS HIP
Applicant
Corin USA
Product Code
MEH · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 5, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3353
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The indications for the Corin TriFit TS Hip as a total hip arthroplasty, and when used in combination with a Corin hemi arthroplasty head, as a hip hemi-arthroplasty, include: - Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis - Rheumatoid arthritis - Correction of functional deformity - Treatment of non-union, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur - Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) The TriFit TS Hip is intended for cementless use only.
Device Story
Double tapered-wedge blade femoral stem; manufactured from Ti6Al4V titanium alloy; features commercially pure titanium plasma spray coating with BONIT (calcium phosphate) layer. Used in total or hemi-hip arthroplasty; intended for cementless fixation in patients with sufficient bone stock. Implanted by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings to replace damaged hip joint articulation, reduce pain, and improve patient mobility. Device utilizes modular 12/14 taper heads. Clinical benefit derived from mechanical replacement of diseased joint components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing including femoral hip stem fatigue (5 million cycles at 2.3 kN), femoral stem neck fatigue (10 million cycles at 5.34 kN), and range of motion analysis per ISO standards. Coating characterization included porosity, pore size, thickness, surface roughness, and mechanical strength (static tensile, static shear, shear fatigue) per FDA guidance and ASTM F1854.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Ti6Al4V Titanium alloy (ASTM F-136-08). Coating: Commercially pure titanium (BS ISO 5832-2) with calcium phosphate (BONIT) (ASTM F1609-08). Design: Double tapered-wedge blade stem, 127° CCD angle, standard and lateralized offsets. Fixation: Cementless. Testing standards: ISO 7206-4 (stem fatigue), ISO 7206-6 (neck fatigue), ISO 21535 (ROM), ASTM F1854 (coating analysis).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring total or hemi-hip arthroplasty due to non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis, functional deformity, proximal femur fractures (non-union, femoral neck, trochanteric), or hip dysplasia (DDH/CDH). Intended for cementless use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. This device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. The two-part femoral component consists of a femoral stem made of alloys to be fixed in the intramedullary canal of the femur by impaction with or without use of bone cement. The proximal end of the femoral stem is tapered with a surface that ensures positive locking with the spherical ceramic (aluminium oxide, A12 03 ) head of the femoral component. The acetabular component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforced with nonporous metal alloys, and used with or without bone cement.
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| 3. 510(K) SUMMARY | | | |
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| 1. Applicant/Sponsor: | Corin USA<br>10500 University Center Drive<br>Suite 190<br>Tampa, Florida 33612<br>Establishment Registration No.: 1056629 | OCT 5 2012 | |
| 2. Contact Person: | Lucinda Gerber<br>Regulatory Affairs Associate<br>Corin USA<br>813-977-4469<br>lucinda.gerber@coringroup.com | | |
| 3. Date: | May 25, 2012 | | |
| 4. Proprietary Name: | Corin Trifit TS Hip | | |
- 5. Common Name: Hip Prosthesis
6. Classification Name: Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis (21CFR 888.3353)
> Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metal/polymer cemented or uncemented prosthesis (21CFR 888.3390)
Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metallic cemented or uncemented prosthesis (21CFR 888.3360)
## 7. Legally Marketed Devices to which Substantial Equivalence is claimed:
- Biomet Laterlized Taperloc® MicroplastyTM Femoral Components (K062994)
- DePuy Titanium Tri-Lock Hip Stem (K010367) .
- " DePuy Tri-Lock Bone Preservation Stem (K073570)
- " Corin Metafix Hip Stem with Hemi-Arthroplasty (120362)
- · Corin Trinity Acetabular System (K093472)
#### 8. Device Description:
The Corin TriFit TS Hip is a double tapered-wedge blade stem design manufactured from Ti6Al4V Titanium alloy (ASTM F-136-08) with a layer of commercially pure titanium (BS ISO 5832-2: 1999) and calcium phosphate(BONIT®)coating(ASTM F1609-08) applied. The TriFit TS Hip is available in a range of sizes in standard and
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lateralized offsets with a 127° CCD angle. The device isintended to be used with Corin 12/14 modular taper heads.
The TriFit TS Hip is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients wherethere is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.
### 9. Intended Use / Indications:
The indications for the Corin TriFit TS Hip as a total hip arthroplasty, and when used in combination with a Corin hemi atthroplasty head, as a hip hemi-arthroplasty, include:
- Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular 0 necrosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis O
- Correction of functional deformity O
- Treatment of non-union, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal 0 femur
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) 0
The TriFit TS Hip is intended for cementless use only.
## 10. Summary of Technologies/Substantial Equivalence:
The TriFit TS Hipis similar to the Biomet Taperloc® MicroplastyTM (K062994) and the DePuy Tri-Lock (K010367, K073570) hip stems in terms of materials, sizes, designs, performance, intended use and indications for use. It is identical to the Corin Metafix Hip Stem (K120362) in terms of intended use and indications and similar in materials. The coating of titanium plasma spray with a layer ofcalcium phosphate(BONIT®) is similar to the coating for the Corin Trinity Acetabular System.(K093472) in terms of materials and performance. Based on these similarities, the TriFit TS Hip is believed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### 11. Non-Clinical Testing:
Non-clinical testing conducted to demonstrate substantial equivalence is consistent with "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff Non-clinical Information for Femoral Stem Prosthesis" and includes: femoral hip stem fatigue (ISO 7206-4: 2010), femoral stem neck fatigue (ISO 7206-6: 1992 and ASTM F2068-03 Standard Specification for Femoral Prostheses andRange of Motion analysisconsistent with ISO 21535:2009. All 6 stems passed hip stem fatigue testing for 5 million cycles (mc) at 2.3 kN meeting the acceptance criteria. All 6 stems passed stem neck fatigue for 10 mc at 5.34 kN, meeting
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the acceptance criteria. The minimum Range of Motion passed its simulation, meeting the acceptance criteria.
The underlying plasma sprayed CPTi coating thickness was tested for porosity, pore size, thickness, surface roughness, mechanical strength (static tensile, static shear, shear fatigue) and taper abrasion in line with the requirements of 'Guidance Document for Testing Orthopedic Implants With Modified Metallic Surfaces Apposing Bone Or Bone Cement'. The calcium phosphate coating (BONIT®) applied by electrochemical deposition to the CPT coating was characterized per FDA's "510(k) Information needed for Hydroxyapatite Coated Orthopedic Implants." The dual nonporous coating (calcium phosphate coating overlying the CPTi coating) underwent additional testing in order to determine the thickness, porosity and pore diameter of the combined coating in accordance with ASTM F1854, as well as bending fatigue testing.
## 12. Clinical Testing:
Clinical testing was not necessary to determine substantial equivalence between the additional components of the Corin TriFit TS Hip stem and the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring. MD 20993-0002
OCT
5 2012
Corin USA % Ms. Lucinda Gerber Regulatory Affairs Associate 10500 University Center Drive, Suite 190 Tampa, Florida 33612
Re: K121563 Trade/Device Name: TriFit TS Hip Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353 Regulation Name: Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MEH, LZO, KWL, KWL, KWY Dated: September 07, 2012
Received: September 10, 2012
Dear Ms. Gerber:
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.
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
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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 (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 vours.
Sincerely yours,
Erine Keith
C/ 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 2.
510(k) Number (if known): K101543
Device Name: TriFit TS Hip
Indications for Use:
The indications for the Corin TriFit TS Hip as a total hip arthroplasty, and when used in combination with a Corin hemi arthroplasty head, as a hip hemi-arthroplasty, include:
- Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular o necrosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis 0
- Correction of functional deformity O
- Treatment of non-union, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal O femur
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) o
The TriFit TS Hip is intended for cementless use only.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number k121562
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