QUATRO LINK KNOTLESS ANCHOR WITH INSERTER, 2.9MM-PEEK ONLY
K122314 · Cayenne Medical, Inc. · MBI · Oct 31, 2012 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K122314
Device Name
QUATRO LINK KNOTLESS ANCHOR WITH INSERTER, 2.9MM-PEEK ONLY
Applicant
Cayenne Medical, Inc.
Product Code
MBI · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 31, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3040
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Cayenne Medical, Inc. Quattro Link Knotless Anchors are intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone for the following indications: Shoulder Capsular stabilization o Bankart repair o Anterior shoulder instability o SLAP lesion repairs o Capsular shift or capsulolabral reconstructions Acromioclavicular separation repairs Deltoid repairs Rotator cuff repairs Bicep tenodesis Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Biceps tendon reattachment Ulnar or radial collateral ligament reconstruction Lateral epicondylitis repair Knee Extra-capsular repairs o Medial collateral ligament o Lateral collateral ligament o Posterior oblique ligament Patellar realignment and tendon repairs o Vastus medials obliquous advancement Illiotibial band tenodesis Foot and Ankle Hallux valgus repairs Medial or Lateral instability repairs/reconstructions Achilles tendon repairs/reconstructions Midfoot reconstructions Metatarsal ligament/tendon repairs/reconstructions Bunionectomy
Device Story
Quattro Link Knotless Anchor is a sterile, manually operated, single-procedure suture anchor system for reattaching soft tissue to bone. Device consists of an anchor mounted on an inserter; available in all-PEEK or PEEK-with-titanium-alloy-tip configurations. Used in arthroscopic or open, limited-access orthopedic surgeries. Surgeon operates device to secure soft tissue; knotless design eliminates need for manual knot tying. Mechanical fixation provides pull-out strength for stabilization of tendons and ligaments in shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, foot, and ankle. Benefits include simplified surgical technique and secure tissue-to-bone fixation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical testing performed to evaluate maximum suture slip force (ultimate pull-out strength) and dimensional analysis. Results showed pull-out strength significantly higher than predicate devices; dimensional analysis met all product specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK and titanium alloy. Form factor: Suture anchor mounted on inserter; 2.9mm and 4.5mm sizes. Operation: Manual, knotless fixation. Sterilization: Sterile. Connectivity: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for reattachment of soft tissue to bone in shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, foot, and ankle procedures. Applicable to patients requiring ligament, tendon, or capsular repair/reconstruction, including rotator cuff, biceps, and bunionectomy procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Cayenne Medical Quattro Link (CuffLink) Knotless Anchor (K112876)
Smith & Nephew FOOTPRINT Ultra PK Suture Anchor (K093897)
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510(k) Summary
Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchor
# 510(k) Summary
OCT 31 2012
Cayenne Medical, Inc. Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchor
# ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
510(k) Number
# K122314
Manufacturer Name:
Cayenne Medical, Inc. 16597 N. 92nd St., Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Telephone (480) 502-3661 FAX (888) 334-4079
16597 N. 92nd St., Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Telephone (480) 502-3661 FAX (888) 334-4079
kshahriari@cayennemedical.com
Kereshmeh Shahriari
Official Contact:
510(k) Summary Preparation Date
July 31, 2012
DEVICE NAME
Product Code
MBI
Classification Names:
Trade/Proprietary Name:
Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchor
Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Suture Anchor Common Name:
# DEVICE CLASSIFICATION
FDA has classified bone screws as Class II devices (21 CFR 888.3040). The product code is MBI, Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue. These devices are reviewed by the Orthopedic Joint Devices Branch.
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510(k) Summary
# INTENDED USE
The Cayenne Medical, Inc. Quattro Link Knotless Anchors are intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone for the following indications:
### Shoulder
- Capsular stabilization
- o Bankart repair
- o Anterior shoulder instability
- o SLAP lesion repairs
- o Capsular shift or capsulolabral reconstructions
- Acromioclavicular separation repairs t
- Deltoid repairs
- -Rotator cuff repairs
- Bicep tenodesis |
## Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
- ו Biceps tendon reattachment
- Ulnar or radial collateral ligament reconstruction |
- -Lateral epicondylitis repair
### Knee
- Extra-capsular repairs ।
- o Medial collateral ligament
- o Lateral collateral ligament
- o Posterior oblique ligament
- । Patellar realignment and tendon repairs
- o Vastus medials obliquous advancement
- Illiotibial band tenodesis ।
#### Foot and Ankle
- Hallux valgus repairs ।
- -Medial or Lateral instability repairs/reconstructions
- Achilles tendon repairs/reconstructions -।
- Midfoot reconstructions l
- Metatarsal ligament/tendon repairs/reconstructions 1
- l Bunionectomy
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchor is a sterile, manually operated, single procedure suture anchor device for reattachment of soft tissue to bone in shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, foot, and ankle procedures. The anchor is mounted on an inserter. The Quattro Link Knotless
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## 510(k) Summary
Anchor incorporates design features that facilitate suture anchor placement under arthroscopic or open, limited access conditions in soft tissue to bone reattachment procedures. The anchor is offered in two different configurations, with or without a self-punching (SP) metal tip (PEEK anchor body and titanium alloy tip and PEEK only). The all PEEK anchor is offered in three different sizes, 2.9mm, 4.5mm. The PEEK and titanium alloy tip anchor is offered in one size, 4.5mm.
# NON-CLINICAL TESTING
Non-clinical testing data submitted, referenced, or relied upon to demonstrate substantial equivalence included. Mechanical testing was performed on the Quattro Link Knotless Anchor and Inserter. It was shown that maximum suture slip force (ultimate pull-out strength) is significantly higher than that of the predicate devices. Dimensional analysis was performed on the Quattro Link Knotless Anchor and Inserter. Product dimensional analysis met the components and product specifications.
# EQUIVALENCE TO MARKETED PRODUCT
Cavenne Medical, Inc. demonstrated that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical devices, the Quattro Link Knotless Anchor is substantially equivalent in indications and design principles to predicate devices, each of which has been determined by FDA to be substantially equivalent to preamendment devices: Cayenne Medical Quattro Link (CuffLink ) Knotless Anchor (K112876), Smith & Nephew FOOTPRINT Ultra PK Suture Anchor (K093897) and Smith & Nephew Bioraptor Suture Anchor (K093428). The data included in this submission demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicate devices listed above.
The subject device Quattro Link Knotless Anchor with Inserter has the same intended use, materials, manufacturing processes, packaging, sterilization method, and shelf life as the Cayenne Medical Quattro Link (CuffLink) Knotless Anchor (K112876). The subject device Quattro Link Knotless Anchor with Inserter has identical design and technology to the Cayenne Medical Quattro Link (CuffLink) Knotless Anchor (K112876). Any differences in the technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety or efficacy.
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Cayenne Medical, Incorporated % Ms. Keresheh Shahriari 16597 N. 92nd Street, Suite 101 Senior Director Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
OCT 3 1 2012
Re: K122314
Trade/Device Name: Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBI Dated: October 16, 2012 Received: October 18, 2012
Dear Ms. Shahriari:
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 10 use stared in the Merceans)77, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to connineroo pror to tria) 20, 2012, 11:31 in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, DNG and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Coometic . Its ( . 10) leat the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, moreleve, mains 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 adunction. Ticasonote. ODAC acce as a second as a secure labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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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
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Sincerely yours,
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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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Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchor
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _K122314
Device Name: Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchor
Indications for Use:
The Cayenne Medical, Inc. Quattro™ Link Knotless Anchors are intended for use for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone for the following indications:
#### Shoulder
- Capsular stabilization
- 0 Bankart repair
- o Anterior shoulder instability
- o SLAP lesion repairs
- o Capsular shift or capsulolabral reconstructions
- Acromioclavicular separation repairs
- Deltoid repairs -
- Rotator cuff repairs -
- Bicep tenodesis ﺳﮯ
## Elbow, Wrist, and Hand.
- Biceps tendon reattachment -
- Ulnar or radial collateral ligament reconstruction -
- Lateral epicondylitis repair -
#### Knee
- Extra-capsular repairs ।
- 0 Medial collateral ligament
- o Lateral collateral ligament
- Posterior oblique ligament o
- Patellar realignment and tendon repairs -
- Vastus medials obliquous advancement o
- Illiotibial band tenodesis -
#### Foot and Ankle
- Hallux valgus repairs ।
- Medial or Lateral instability repairs/reconstructions -
- Achilles tendon repairs/reconstructions
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# 510(k) Premarket Notification
- Midfoot reconstructions
- Metatarsal ligament/tendon repairs/reconstructions . I
- Bunionectomy -
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use AND/OR (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices
510(k) Number k122314
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