VANGUARD XP FEMORAL COMPONENT(GEN II)/VANGUARD XP FEMORAL TRIAL
K141407 · Biomet, Inc. · MBH · Oct 27, 2014 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K141407
Device Name
VANGUARD XP FEMORAL COMPONENT(GEN II)/VANGUARD XP FEMORAL TRIAL
Applicant
Biomet, Inc.
Product Code
MBH · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 27, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3565
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Vanguard XP Knee System is intended for replacement of a total knee joint and the preservation of the anterior and/or posterior cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL) when used in conjunction with a femoral, tibial and patellar component.
Device Story
Total knee replacement system; consists of femoral components, tibial trays, and bearings. Femoral components made of Co-Cr-Mo; tibial trays of Co-Cr-Mo; bearings of E1 poly. Used in orthopedic surgery to replace damaged knee joints; preserves ACL/PCL. Surgeon implants components into patient knee; provides mechanical articulation to restore joint function and alleviate pain. Line extension allows compatibility between Vanguard XP femoral components and standard Vanguard bearings/tibial trays. No software or AI/ML components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence determined via bench testing only.
Indicated for patients with painful/disabled knee joints due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis involving one or more compartments; correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity; and correction/revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failed previous total joint replacement. Porous-coated components are for cemented/uncemented biological fixation; non-coated (Interlok) components are for cemented application only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device is designed to achieve biological fixation to bone without the use of bone cement. This identification includes fixed-bearing knee prostheses where the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene tibial bearing is rigidly secured to the metal tibial base plate.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance: “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial and Femorotibial Metal/Polymer Porous-Coated Uncemented Prostheses; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1 for the availability of this guidance.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 27, 2014
Biomet, Incorporated Ms. Julie B. Gantenberg, M.S., RAC Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 56 East Bell Drive Warsaw, Indiana, 46581
Re: K141407 Trade/Device Name: Vanguard XP Knee System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3565 Regulation Name: Knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBH, JWH, MBV, OIY Dated: September 29, 2014 Received: October 1, 2014
Dear Ms. Gantenberg:
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.
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Sincerely yours,
Lori A. Wiggins -S
for Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## narket Notification [510(k)] Submission, 21 CFR § 807.87 Vanguard XP Knee System Traditional
#### Indications for Use
K141407 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Vanguard XP Knee System
Indications For Use:
- 1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved.
- 2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity.
- Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous total 3. joint replacement procedure.
Femoral components and tibial tray components with porous coatings are indicated for cemented and uncemented biological fixation application. Non-coated (Interlok) femoral components, tibial tray components and all polyethylene patellar components are indicated for cemented application only. Regenerex components* are intended only for uncemented biologic fixation application.
*Where Available
Prescription Use X Over-The-Counter Use AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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#### K141407 510(k) SUMMARY
A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92
| Submitter Information | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name | Biomet Manufacturing Corp. |
| Address | 56 East Bell Drive<br>Warsaw, IN 46581-0857 |
| Phone number | (574) 267-6639 |
| Fax number | (574) 371-1027 |
| Establishment<br>Registration Number | 1825034 |
| Name of contact<br>person | Julie B. Gantenberg, M.S., RAC |
| Date prepared | September 29, 2014 |
| Name of device | |
| Trade or proprietary<br>name | Vanguard XP Knee System |
| Common or usual<br>name | Knee Prosthesis |
| Classification name | Knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous- coated<br>uncemented prosthesis (§888.3565)<br>Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-<br>constrained cemented prosthesis (§888.3560)<br>Knee joint patellofemorotibial semi-constrained UHMWPE<br>pegged uncemented polymer/metal/polymer (§888.3560)<br>Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer+Additive/metal/polymer<br>+Additive semi-constrained cemented prosthesis (§888.3560) |
| Classification panel | Orthopedic |
| Regulation | 21CFR §888.3565<br>21CFR §888.3560 |
| Product Code(s) | JWH, MBH, MBV, OIY |
| Legally marketed device(s)<br>to which equivalence is<br>claimed | K132873 Vanguard XP Knee System (JWH, MBH, MBV, OIY)<br>K122160 Vanguard XP Knee System (JWH, MBH, MBV, OIY)<br>K113550 Vanguard Knee System (JWH, MBH, OIY)<br>K904448 Townley Total Knee (JWH) |
| Reason for 510(k)<br>submission | Line Extension of XP Femoral Component |
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 587 Warsaw, IN 46581-0587 Toll Free: 800.348.9500 Office: 574.267.6639 Main Fax: 574.267.8137 www.biomet.com
Shipping Address: 56 East Bell Drive Warsaw, IN 46582
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# BIOMET
| Device description | The purpose of the submission is a line extension of the Vanguard<br>XP femoral component. The Vanguard XP femoral component is<br>now compatible with the standard Vanguard bearings components<br>when using Vanguard tibial trays. |
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| | The Vanguard XP Knee System is a total knee replacement<br>system that consists of a femoral component composed of Co-Cr-<br>Mo, two styles of tibial trays/plates manufactured of Co-Cr-Mo<br>(with locking bar), and dual bearings machined of E1 poly.<br>Biomet patellae can be used with the Vanguard XP Knee System.<br>Both the XP femoral and the XP-CR tibial components are<br>available with a previously cleared porous plasma spray (PPS)<br>coating of titanium alloy and Biomet's Interlok coarse blasted<br>finishes. The Vanguard XP-XP tibial components are available in<br>Biomet's Interlok coarse blasted finish. Porous coated femoral<br>and tibial components are indicated for cemented and uncemented<br>biological fixation application. Non-coated coarse blasted<br>(Interlok) femoral and tibial components are indicated for<br>cemented application only. Accessory components are available<br>including removable femoral pegs and femoral augments. |
| Intended use of the device | The Vanguard XP Knee System is intended for replacement of a<br>total knee joint and the preservation of the anterior and/or posterior<br>cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL) when used in conjunction with a<br>femoral, tibial and patellar component. |
| Indications for use | 1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis,<br>rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis where one or more<br>compartments are involved.<br>2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity.<br>3. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis,<br>or failure of previous total joint replacement procedure.<br><br>Femoral components and tibial tray components with porous<br>coatings are indicated for cemented and uncemented biological<br>fixation application. Non-coated (Interlok) femoral components,<br>tibial tray components and all polyethylene patellar components are<br>indicated for cemented application only. Regenerex components*<br>are intended only for uncemented biologic fixation application.<br>*where available |
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The Vanguard XP Knee System is made up of multiple components, including: instrumentation, femoral components, several types of bearings and tibial travs.
The technological characteristics of the Vanguard XP Knee System are the same as those of predicate devices (K132873/K122160 and K113550) in terms of design, material, and principle of operation with the exception of slight modifications as described in this 510(k). The subject Vanguard XP femur modifications utilize the identical manufacturing processes as the predicates. The previously cleared, porous plasma spray characterization data on identical substrate was provided in K113550 and used in support of subject 510(k). The porous plasma spray coating on the ASTM F75 substrate is for both cemented and uncemented, biologic fixation. Previous P/F contact area and stability testing were provided in support of unchanged P/F articulating geometry. The subject non-clinical testing was conducted to demonstrate that the differences did not adversely affect safety and efficacy, and to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate components. All testing met or exceeded the established acceptance criteria. This information is detailed below in the Performance (Non-clinical) section.
#### PERFORMANCE DATA
### SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTS
#### Performance Test Summary-New Device
The following tests/rationale were performed for the Vanguard XP Knee System line extension:
- Wear
- T/F Constraint
- T/F Contact Area ●
- P/F Joint Analysis ●
- Range of Motion
- Bearing Fatigue
- Surface Roughness of metallic femoral component
- Femoral Section Analysis
- MRI Compatibility Rationale ●
#### SUMMARY OF CLINICAL TESTS CONDUCTED FOR DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE AND/OR OF CLINICAL INFORMATION
Clinical Performance Data/Information: N/A
#### CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM NON-CLINICAL AND CLINICAL DATA
No clinical testing was necessary for a determination of substantial equivalence.
The results of mechanical testing indicated the devices performed within the intended use, did not raise any new safety and efficacy issues and were found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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