K122296 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · LZO · Aug 28, 2012 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K122296
Device Name
SL-PLUS MIA FEMORAL STEMS WITH TI/HA COATING
Applicant
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product Code
LZO · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3353
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The SL PLUS® MIA Stem with and without Ti/HA is indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant. Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; old, remote osteomyelitis with an extended drainage-free period, in which case, the patient should be warned of an above normal danger of infection postoperatively; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracture-dislocation of the hip; and correction of deformity. The SL PLUS° MIA Stem with and without Ti/HA is for single use only and is intended to be implanted without bone cement.
Device Story
The SL-PLUS MIA Femoral Stem is a cementless orthopedic implant designed for hip arthroplasty. It is a modification of the previously cleared SL-PLUS MIA stem (K082371), featuring a titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4Nb) substrate with a double-layer titanium plasma spray coating and a hydroxyapatite (HA) top layer. The device is intended for surgical implantation by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings to replace damaged hip joints. It functions as a structural component to restore hip function and mobility in patients with degenerative or traumatic joint conditions. The device is for single use only and is implanted without bone cement. Clinical benefit is derived from the mechanical stability and biocompatibility provided by the Ti/HA coating, which facilitates fixation. The device is evaluated through mechanical fatigue testing of the stem and neck to ensure it withstands in vivo loading.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical fatigue testing of the stem and neck was performed to demonstrate that the device can withstand expected in vivo loading. Surface characterization data is referenced in Ti/HA Coating Master File MAF-1762.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Forged titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4Nb. Coating: Double-layer titanium plasma spray with hydroxyapatite (HA) top layer. Fixation: Cementless. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing primary or revision hip surgery due to trauma, noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, pelvic fracture, diastrophic variant), inflammatory degenerative joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis, congenital dysplasia), remote osteomyelitis, nonunion, femoral neck/trochanteric fractures, endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, Girdlestone resection, fracture-dislocation, or deformity correction.
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.
SL-PLUS Standard and Lateral Femoral Stems with Ti/HA (K120211)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) Summary Smith & Nephew SL-PLUS° MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA
| Submitted by: | Smith & Nephew, Inc.<br>Advanced Surgical Devices Division<br>7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway<br>Cordova, Tennessee 38016 |
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| Date of Summary: | July 26, 2012 |
| Contact Person | John Connor, Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>T (901) 399-5944 F (901) 566-7961 |
| Name of Device: | SL-PLUS® MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA |
| Common Name: | Total Hip Joint, Femoral Component,<br>Cementless |
| Device Classification Name and Reference: | 21 CFR 888.3353 – Hip joint<br>metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained<br>cemented or nonporous uncemented<br>prosthesis |
| | 21 CFR 888.3390 - Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip)<br>metal/polymer cemented or uncemented<br>prosthesis |
| | 21 CFR 888.3360 - Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip)<br>metallic cemented or uncemented prosthesis |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Panel Code: | Orthopaedics/87 |
| Product Code: | LZO, KWY, LWJ |
## Device Description
The SL-PLUS MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA is based on the uncoated design of SL-PLUS MIA Femoral Stem cleared via K082371. The subject stems are made from forged titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4Nb with a double coating (triple layer): titanium plasma sprayed coating (two layers) with an additional thin layer of hydroxyapatite. The Ti/HA coating is identical to the Ti/HA coating on the SL-PLUS® Standard and Lateral Femoral Stems with Ti/HA cleared via premarket notification K120211.
### Intended Use
The SL PLUS® MIA Stem with and without Ti/HA is indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of
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its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.
Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; old, remote osteomyelitis with an extended drainage-free period, in which case, the patient should be warned of an above normal danger of infection postoperatively; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracture-dislocation of the hip; and correction of deformity.
The SL PLUS° MIA Stem with and without Ti/HA is for single use only and is intended to be implanted without bone cement.
## Technological Characteristics
A review of the mechanical data indicates that the SL-PLUS° MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA is capable of withstanding expected in vivo loading without failure.
## Substantial Equivalence Information
The overall design, materials, and indications for use for the SL-PLUS MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA are substantially equivalent to the following commercially available predicate devices.
| Manufacturer | Description | Submission<br>Number | Clearance<br>Date |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------|
| Smith & Nephew<br>Orthopaedics AG | SL-PLUS® MIA Femoral Stems | K082371 | 2/9/09 |
| Smith & Nephew<br>Orthopaedics AG | SL-PLUS Standard and Lateral Femoral Stems<br>with Ti/HA | K120211 | 7/19/12 |
The following tests were used as a basis for the determination of substantial equivalence:
- Stem Fatigue Testing .
- Neck Fatigue Testing .
All tests which are in relation to the surface characterization (physical, chemical or mechanical) are discussed in detail in the Ti/HA Coating Master File MAF - 1762, Amendment 1 and are not included in this dossier.
#### Conclusion
As previously noted, this Special 510(k) Premarket Notification is being submitted to request clearance for the SL-PLUS® MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA. Based on the similarities to the predicate components and a review of the mechanical testing performed, the devices are substantially equivalent to the commercially available predicate devices listed above.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
AUG 28 2012
Smith & Nephew, Incorporated % Mr. John Connor Regulatory Affairs Specialist 7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway Cordova, Tennessee 38016
Re: K122296
Trade/Device Name: SL-PLUS MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353 Regulation Name: Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis
Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LZO, KWY, LWJ Dated: July 26, 2012 Received: July 31, 2012
Dear Mr. Connor:
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
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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 (OS) 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/CDRH0ffices/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 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 Smith & Nephew SL-PLUS° MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA
510(k) Number (if known): K122296
## Device Name: SL-PLUS® MIA Femoral Stem with Ti/HA
### Indications for Use:
The SL PLUS® MIA Stem with and without Ti/HA is indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.
Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; old, remote osteomyelitis with an extended drainage-free period, in which case, the patient should be warned of an above normal danger of infection postoperatively; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis; femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracture-dislocation of the hip; and correction of deformity.
The SL PLUS® MIA Stem with and without Ti/HA is for single use only and is intended to be implanted without bone cement.
× AND/OR Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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