K131684 · Biomet, Inc. · LZO · Oct 10, 2013 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K131684
Device Name
BIOLOX(R) DELTA CERAMIC HEADS
Applicant
Biomet, Inc.
Product Code
LZO · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 10, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3353
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads are indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components in cases of: 1. Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and traumatic arthritis. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis. 3. Correction of functional deformity. 4. Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable by other techniques. 5. Revision procedures where other treatment or devices have failed. Specific indications for compatible components that can be used with the above modular heads include: Salvage/Oncology Hip and Total Femur System components are also indicated for cases of ligament deficiency, tumor resection, trauma and revision of unsuccessful osteotomy or arthrosis. (K974558, K002757, K021380, K033871) Interlocking hip stems are indicated for non-cemented application in cases of revision, trauma, fracture, oncology or other situations where severe proximal bone loss may compromise the fixation and stability of a standard-type hip replacement prosthesis. (K990830, K042774)
Device Story
Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads are modular, one-piece femoral heads for total hip arthroplasty. Device consists of Transition-Toughened-Platelet Alumina (TTPA) ceramic (75% alumina, 24% zirconia, 1% platelet). Highly polished spherical surface articulates with polyethylene acetabular liners; attaches to metallic femoral stems via Biomet Type I taper. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/hospital settings during hip replacement or revision surgery. Modifications include inner taper and distal face geometry changes to improve burst strength and cost-effectiveness. Output is a mechanical bearing surface for hip joint restoration, facilitating patient mobility and pain relief. No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including burst, fatigue, pull-off, and rotational stability tests.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence based on bench testing, including burst testing, fatigue burst testing, post-fatigue burst testing, pull-off testing, and rotational stability testing on CoCrMo tapers.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Transition-Toughened-Platelet Alumina (75% Alumina, 24% Zirconia, 1% Platelet). Design: One-piece modular ceramic head with Biomet Type I taper. Form factor: Spherical head available in multiple sizes/offsets. Energy source: None (mechanical). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring total hip replacement due to non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis, functional deformity, non-union, femoral neck/trochanteric fractures, or revision procedures. Compatible with specific salvage/oncology and interlocking hip systems for cases involving ligament deficiency, tumor resection, or severe proximal bone loss.
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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BIOMET
Inc.
#### 510(k) Summary
.
OCT 10 2013
Preparation Date:
October 9, 2013
Sponsor:
Biomet UK Ltd.
Waterton Industrial Estate
Bridgend, South Wales, UNITED KINGDOM CF31 3XA
FDA Registration Number: 9044936
Telephone: +44(0) 1656 655221
Correspondent
Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
56 East Bell Drive
P.O. Box 587
Warsaw, IN 46581-0587
Establishment Registration Number: 1825034
Telephone: (574) 267-6639
Contact Person:
Becky Earl
Regulatory Specialist
Proprietary Name:
Biolox® *delta* Ceramic Heads
Common Name:
Femoral Ceramic Head, Monoblock
Classification Name:
LZO—Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented
or Non-Porous, Uncemented (21 CFR 888.3353)
LPH—Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
(21 CFR 888.3358)
OQG—Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer + additive, porous
uncemented (21 CFR 888.3358)
LWJ—prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, uncemented
(21 CFR 888.3360)
JDI— Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
(21 CFR 888.3350)
OQH—Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer + additive, cemented
(21 CFR 888.3350)
Mailing Address P.O. Box 587 Warsaw, IN 46581-0587 Toll Free 800 348.9500 Office. 574.267.6639 Main Fax: 574 267.8137 ww biomet.com
Shipping Address: 56 East Bell Drive . Warsaw, IN 45582
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001-Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/ceramic/polymer + additive, porous uncemented (21 CFR 888.3353)
MAY—Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish (21 CFR 888.3353)
#### Legally Marketed Devices To Which Substantial Equivalence Is Claimed:
Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads-Biomet-(K042091)
36mm Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads-Biomet—(K061312)
Biolox® delta Ceramic Head-Zimmer-(K071535)
#### Device Description:
The Biolox® delta component is a traditional, one-piece ceramic head indicated for hip arthroplasty. The material for the device is Transition-Toughened-Platelet Alumina (TTPA) 75% Alumina, 24% Zirconia and 1% Platelet. The highly polished spherical surface articulates with a polyethylene liner acetabular component. The modular head attaches to a metallic femoral stem with a Biomet Type I taper. The ceramic heads are available in three sizes, with several offsets.
The scope of this submission is:
- An inner taper change and distal face change requested by CeramTec for the purpose of increased . burst strength and increased cost effectiveness.
- The one remaining size is previously cleared through K061312 and K073102. This submission seeks . to incorporate all of Biomet's Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads (Monobloc) under unified Indications, Contraindications, Instructions for Use and labeling.
#### Indications for Use:
Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads are indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components in cases of:
- Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and 1. traumatic arthritis.
- 2. Rheumatoid arthritis.
- 3. Correction of functional deformity.
- Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur 4. with head involvement, unmanageable by other techniques.
- Revision procedures where other treatment or devices have failed. 5.
Specific indications for compatible components that can be used with the above modular heads include:
Salvage/Oncology Hip and Total Femur System components are also indicated for cases of ligament deficiency, tumor resection, trauma and revision of unsuccessful osteotomy or arthrosis. {{ 974558, K002757, K021380, K033871)
Interlocking hip stems are indicated for non-cemented application in cases of revision, trauma, fracture, oncology or other situations where severe proximal bone loss may compromise the fixation and stability of a standard-type hip replacement prosthesis. (K990830, K042774)
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#### Summary of Technologies:
The technological characteristics of the proposed device are the same as or similar to the predicates. The Biolox® delto Ceramic Heads are similar in design, dimensions, and intended use as their predicates. They are made of the same material as all their predicates, and indications are similar or the same as all the predicates. There have been no changes to the larger size.
#### Non-Clinical Testing:
New testing to support the argument for substantial equivalence includes the following: Burst testing to assess the worst case and further testing on worst case to include: Fatigue burst test; Post-fatigue burst test; Pull-off test on CoCrMo tapers; and Rotational stability on CoCrMo tapers.
#### Clinical Testing:
None provided as a basis for substantial equivalence.
Testing demonstrates that the modifications made to the Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads (Monoblock) do not introduce any new risks of safety or efficacy, and that the Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads (Monoblock) are substantially equivalent to the predicates.
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 10, 2013
Biomet UK Limited % Ms. Becky Earl Biomet Manufacturing Corporation P.O. Box 587 Warsaw, Indiana· 46581
Re: K131684
Trade/Device Name: Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads 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: LZO, LPH, OQG. LWJ, JDI, OQI-I Dated: September 10, 2013 Received: September 12, 2013
Dear Ms. Earl:
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 10 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 11 (Special Controls) or class 111 (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 complics 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 of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Pari 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportalProblem/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,
# Erin Keith
for
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads
Indications For Use: Biolox® delta Ceramic Heads are indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components in cases of:
- 1. Non-inflammatory degenerative ioint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and traumatic arthritis.
- 2. Rheumatoid arthritis.
- 3. Correction of functional deformity.
- 4. Treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the oroximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable by other techniques.
- 5. Revision procedures where other treatment or devices have failed.
Specific indications for compatible components that can be used with the above modular heads include:
Salvage/Oncology Hip and Total Femur System components are also indicated for cases of ligament deficiency, turnor resection, trauma and revision of unsuccessful osteotomy or arthrosis. (K974558, K002757, K021380, K033871)*
Interlocking hip stems are indicated for non-cemented application in cases of revision, trauma, fracture, oncology or other situations where severe proximal bone loss may compromise the fixation and stability of a standard-type hip replacement prosthesis. (K990830, K042774)*
*Note - for the USA only
Prescription Use _ × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use NO (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
## Elizabeth L. Frank -S
Division of Orthopedic Devices
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