K130108 · Xiamen Double Engine Medical Material Co., Ltd. · HRS · Apr 19, 2013 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K130108
Device Name
DOUBLE ENGINE BONE PLATE AND SCREW SYSTEMS
Applicant
Xiamen Double Engine Medical Material Co., Ltd.
Product Code
HRS · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Apr 19, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are provided non-sterile. Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are intended for fixation of various bone fracture, including large bone (clavicle, scapula, pelvis, humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges).
Device Story
System comprises titanium bone plates and screws for orthopedic fracture fixation. Plates feature various geometric designs (straight, tubular, T-shaped, etc.) and hole configurations for locking or non-locking screws. Screws include cortex, cancellous, and cannulated types with hexagon or star recesses. Used by surgeons in clinical settings for traumatic and reconstructive procedures. Devices are provided non-sterile and require hospital-based autoclave sterilization prior to use. Mechanical fixation stabilizes bone fragments to facilitate healing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including finite-element analysis to select representative specimens and mechanical testing to compare performance against predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Commercially pure titanium and titanium alloy (ASTM F67-06, F1472-08e1, F163-02a). Components: Plates (1.0-5.6mm thick) and screws (1.5-7.3mm diameter). Sterilization: Moist heat (autoclave) per ISO 17665-1:2006. Mechanical fixation via locking/non-locking screws.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fixation of bone fractures in large bones (clavicle, scapula, pelvis, humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, fibula) and small bones (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Synthes (USA) Large Fragment Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System-T Plate (K010766)
Synthes (USA) LCP Proximal Humerus Plate, Long (K041860)
Synthes (USA) Modular Mini Fragment LCP System (K063049)
Synthes Sterile 3.5mm and 4.0 mm Cannulated Screws (K963192)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# Section 3 510(k) Summary
# APR 1 9 2013
This 510(k) summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: _K130108
## 3.1 Date of Submission
January 14, 2013
## 3.2 Submission Correspondent
Mr. Da Zeng
Xiamen Double Engine Medical Material Co., Ltd. ·
No.218, Houxiang Road, Haicang District, Xiamen, 361022, China
Tel: 86-0592-6087078
Fax: 86-0592-6587093
Email: RD_Analysis2@Double-Engine.com; da52827@gmail.com
## 3.3 Proposed Device
Device Name: Double Engine Bone Plate and Bone Screw Systems Classification: Il Product Code: HRS, HWC Regulation Number: 21 CF 888.3030, 21 CF 888.3040 Review Panel: Orthopedic Material:
Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are manufactured from commercially pure titanium and titanium alloy that meet ASTM F67-06, F1472-08e1, and F163-02a.
### Intended Use Statement:
Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are provided non-sterile. Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are intended for fixation of various bone fracture, including large bone (clavicle, scapula, pelvis, humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges).
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### 3.4 Devices Description
Double Engine Bone Plate System consists of plates in various designs and size. Plates are provided in straight designs and various geometric configurations that are commonly used in traumatic and reconstructive surgery (Table 3.5.1). Plates are provided with screw holes to accommodate non-locking and locking screws. They are named according to both anatomical positions and biomechanical functions of the plates. The sets in size of Double Engine Bone Plate System are divided into four sets: large, small, mini, and reconstruction. The thickness of plates varies from 1.0 to 5.6mm, width from 3.8 to 43.6mm, length from 15.4 to 361mm, and hole number from 2 to 27 holes.
Double Engine Bone Screw System is used either to fasten plates or similar devices onto bones, or, as lag screws, to hold bone fragments together. The screws are differentiated by the manner in which they are inserted into bone, their size, and the type of bone they are intended for. There are three sets of style: cortex, cancellous, and cannulated sets. The screw recess is hexagon or star shaped to allow screw removal and insertion. The thread diameter of screw varies from 1.5 to 7.3mm, total length from 6 to 150mm.
The proposed devices are not provided sterile. It is required to be sterilized via autoclave method to reach a SAL of 10th by the hospital prior to surgery. The sterilization method is presented in the user manual, which was validated per ISO 17665-1: 2006 Sterilization of health care products - Moist heat - Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
| Plate Name | Geometric Shape |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DCP | Narrow, Broad, Lengthening-narrow, Lengthening-broad, Straight |
| Tubular | Semi-tubular, One third, Quarter |
| Special | T-shaped, T-buttress, T-oblique, L-shaped, L-buttress, Cobra head, Lateral tibial head, Condylar, Condylar buttress, Spoon, Reconstruction, Reconstruction-curved, Hook, H-shaped, W-shaped cloverleaf, Calcaneal, Y-calcaneal, Adaption |
Table 3.5.1 Plate name and geometric shape of Double Engine Bone Plate System
#### 3.5 Predicate Device Information
There are two types of predicate devices used as the control groups to evaluate the performance of proposed devices, including bone plate and bone screw.
Prior to selecting the predicate plates, the finite-element analyses were employed to evaluate the mechanical properties of various bone plates. The analysis results showed that
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#### Premarket Notification 510(k)
four types of bone plates have poor mechanical properties and used as the testing representatives of the large, small, mini, and reconstruction sets (Appendix 6). Consequently, these four types of bone plates were used as representative specimens to set the criterion for selecting the predicate plates. The information of the predicate plates is shown in Table 3.6.1.
There are three types of bone screws used as the representatives of Double Engine Bone Screw System, including cortex, cancellous, and cannulated screws. The size and type of the predicate devices are identical to the proposed screws. The information of the predicate screws is shown in Table 3.6.2.
| Predicate Set | K No. | Company Name | Device Name |
|----------------|---------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Large | K010766 | Synthes (USA) | Synthes (USA)Large Fragment<br>Locking Compression Plate (LCP)<br>System-T Plate |
| Small | K041860 | Synthes (USA) | Synthes (USA)LCP Proximal<br>Humerus Plate, Long |
| Mini | K063049 | Synthes (USA) | Synthes (USA)Modular Mini<br>Fragment LCP System |
| Reconstruction | K092889 | Syntec Scientific<br>Corporation | Syntec Osteo Plate and Screw<br>Fixation |
Table 3.6.1 Information of the predicate plates used in this submission
Table 3.6.2 Information of the predicate screws used in this submission
| Predicate Set | K No. | Company Name | Device Name |
|---------------|---------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Cortex | K043185 | Synthes (USA) | Synthes 3.5mm Cortex Screws |
| Cancellous | K061621 | Synthes (USA) | Synthes (USA) 6.5 mm Cancellous<br>Screws |
| Cannulated | K963192 | Synthes (USA) | Synthes Sterile 3.5mm and 4.0 mm<br>Cannulated Screws |
### 3.6 Non-Clinical Tests Conclusion
Non-clinical tests included finite-element analyses and mechanical tests. Finite-element analyses were made to support that the four selected bone plates were the representative of proposed device. Mechanical tests were completed to demonstrate that performances of four selected bone plates and three bone screws were subsequently equivalent to or better than the predicate devices. The results of non-clinical tests demonstrate the Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are safe and effective for its intended use and substantially equivalent to
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Premarket Notification 510(k)
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the predicate devices.
## 3.7 Substantially Equivalent Conclusion
As compared with predicate devices, equivalence for Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are based on similarities of intended use, material, physical characteristics, geometric design, and mechanical strength. Therefore, Double Engine believes that there are sufficient evidences to conclude that the Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are substantially equivalent to existing legally marketed devices.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Letter dated: April 19, 2013
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Xiamen Double Engine Medical Material Co., Ltd. % Mr. Da Zeng No.218, Houxiang Road, Haicang District Xiamen, 361022 China
Re: K130108
Trade/Device Name: Double Engine Bone Plate and Bone Screw Systems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRS, HWC Dated: January 14, 2013 Received: April 15, 2013
Dear Mr. Da Zeng:
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 device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set
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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 contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. 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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Mark Nighterson -S
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Section 2 Statement of Intended Use
K130108 510(k) Number:
Device Name: Double Engine Bone Plate and Bone Screw Systems
Intend Use Statement:
Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are provided non-sterile. Double Engine Bone Plate and Screw Systems are intended for fixation of various bone fracture, including large bone (clavicle, scapula, pelvis, humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges).
### × PRESCRIPTION USE
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