K142041 · Porosteon, Inc. · ODP · Dec 19, 2014 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K142041
Device Name
POROSTEON PHUSION METAL CERVICAL CAGE
Applicant
Porosteon, Inc.
Product Code
ODP · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Dec 19, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is intended for use at one level in the cervical spine, from C3 to C7, for the treatment of cervical disc disease (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is to be used in patients who have had six weeks of non-operative treatment. Devices are intended to be implanted via an open, anterior approach and used with autogenous bone and supplemental fixation, such as an anterior plating system.
Device Story
The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is an intervertebral body fusion device designed as a disc spacer to hold autogenous bone graft; it promotes spinal fusion. The device is anatomically shaped, manufactured from porous titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni) intermetallic material, and features a pattern of teeth on superior/inferior surfaces to enhance stability. It is implanted by a surgeon via an open, anterior approach and used in conjunction with supplemental fixation, such as an anterior plating system. The device is available in various heights and a 7° lordotic configuration to accommodate patient anatomy. By providing a stable scaffold for bone ingrowth, the cage facilitates fusion, potentially alleviating neck pain associated with discogenic disease.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing included static/dynamic compression, shear, and torsion (ASTM F2077-11), subsidence (ASTM F2267-04), expulsion (ASTM draft F-04.25.02.02), and wear debris (ASTM F1714-96). Biocompatibility followed ISO 10993. An ovine lumbar fusion model (n=8) compared the device to PEEK controls over 6 months. Results showed 100% fusion rate at 6 months, statistically equivalent biomechanical motion, and significantly higher bone contact percentage for the Ti-Ni device (56.09% vs 27.31% at 6 months). Histopathology, blood work, and serum biochemistry showed no abnormal nickel levels.
Indicated for intervertebral body fusion in skeletally mature patients with cervical disc disease (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration) at one level (C3-C7) after six weeks of failed non-operative treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 19, 2014
PorOsteon, Incorporated % BioVera. Incorporated Robert A. Poggie, PhD 100 Promenade Saint Louis Notre-Dame-de-L'Ile-Perrot, Quebec, J7V 7P2 Canada
Re: K142041
Trade/Device Name: PorOsteon Phusion Metal Cervical Cage Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral body fusion device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ODP Dated: November 21, 2014 Received: November 25, 2014
Dear Dr. Poggie:
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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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) K142041
Device Name
PorOsteon Phusion Metal Cervical Cage
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is intended for use at one level in the cervical spine, from C3 to C7, for the treatment of cervical disc disease (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is to be used in patients who have had six weeks of non-operative treatment. Devices are intended to be implanted via an open, anterior approach and used with autogenous bone and supplemental fixation, such as an anterior plating system.
#### Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
# PorOsteon, Inc. – Phusion Metal Cervical Cage
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 of the Federal Code of Regulations, the following information is a summary of safety and effectiveness PorOsteon's Phusion Metal Cervical Cage device.
## A. SUBMITTERS INFORMATION
| Submitter Name: | BioVera, Inc. |
|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter Address: | 65 Promenade Saint-Louis, Notre-Dame-De-L'Ile-Perrot, Quebec,<br>J7V 7P2, CANADA |
| Contact Person: | Robert A Poggie, PhD |
| Phone Number: | (514) 901-0796; (973) 738-6097 |
| Fax Number: | (514) 901-0796 |
| Date of Submission: | July 22, 2014 |
# B. DEVICE IDENTIFICATION & MANUFACTURER
| Manufacturer Name: | PorOsteon, Inc. |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer Address: | 605 Cambridge Ave. Suite B |
| | Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA |
| Registration Number: | TBD |
| Contact Name: | Robert (Bob) Zider |
| Title: | President & CEO |
| Device Trade Name: | PorOsteon Phusion Metal Cervical Cage |
| Device Common Name: | Intervertebral body fusion device |
| Classification Name: | Intervertebral body fusion device - cervical |
| Classification Code: | ODP - Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Orthopedic |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR section 888.3080 |
### C. PREDICATE DEVICES
K103033 Trabecular Metal Fusion Device; manufactured by Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
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### D. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is an intervertebral fusion device intended to act as a disc spacer and hold bone graft to promote fusion in the cervical spine. The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is anatomically shaped with two holes in the anterior end of the device each having a diameter of two millimeters extending to the inner cavity. The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is manufactured from a porous titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni) intermetallic material. The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is offered in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate variations in patient anatomy. The superior and inferior surfaces of the device has a pattern of teeth to provide increased stability and inhibit movement of the implants. Phusion Metal Cage implants are available in one lordotic configuration of 7°and heights ranging from 5 to 10 mm in 1 mm increments. The Phusion Metal Cage device is single-use only.
Materials: Porous titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni) intermetallic material.
# E. INTENDED USE
The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is intended for use at one level in the cervical spine, from C3 to C7, for the treatment of cervical disc disease (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). The Phusion Metal Cervical Cage is to be used in patients who have had six weeks of non-operative treatment. Devices are intended to be implanted via an open, anterior approach and used with autogenous bone and supplemental fixation, such as an anterior plating system.
## F. TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The subject Phusion Metal Cervical Caqe devices are machined from porous Titanium-Nickel intermetallic bar stock, and are intended for permanent implantation in the cervical spine. Phusion Metal Cervical Cage devices are designed to fit the anatomic profile of the cervical spine. Two size options (depth x width) are available, 12.5 x 14.5 mm and 14.5 x 16.5 mm. All devices are designed with seven (7) degrees of lordosis and are available in height options ranging between 5 and 10 mm in 1 mm increments.
The technological characteristics of PorOsteon Phusion Metal devices are the same as the cited predicate device excepting a change in the porous metal material used to machine the devices and slight variations in geometry. The subject PorOsteon Phusion Metal Cervical Cage devices are machined from porous Titanium-Nickel intermetallic material with nominal porosity of 63% and compressive elastic modulus of 1.0 GPa. The predicate Zimmer Trabecular Metal Fusion devices are machined from porous tantalum material. Both the predicate and subject devices are manufactured from porous metal materials and are indicated for use as an interbody spacer in the cervical spine. The technological characteristics of the PorOsteon Phusion Metal Cervical Cage devices are substantially equivalent to the cited predicate device.
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### G. PERFORMANCE DATA
Characterization of Phusion Metal Cervical Cage devices was performed per the FDA Guidance Document entitled "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device" issued on June 12, 2007. Biomechanical evaluation of the devices was performed per ASTM standards F2077-11, F2267-04, F1714-96, and draft standard F-04.25.02.02. Static and dynamic compressive, shear, and torsion strength of the worst-case devices were measured per ASTM F2077-11. The subsidence characteristics of the worst case device were measured per ASTM F2267-04. Static expulsion testing of the worst-case device for the Phusion Metal Cage and a competitive PEEK device were measured and compared per ASTM draft standard F-04.25.02.02. Collection and characterization of wear debris from dynamic testing was characterized per applicable sections of ASTM F1714-96. Biocompatibility testing of the porous Ti-Ni intermetallic material was performed per ISO 10993 standards.
Bone apposition, ingrowth, spinal fusion, large organs, blood, and serum were evaluated in an ovine model of lumbar spinal fusion of 2 non-contiguous levels (L2-L3 and L4-L5; n = 8 sheep), and sacrifice time points of 4 and 6 months. Blood analysis and serum biochemistry were performed pre-operatively, post-operatively, and weekly up to 6 weeks and monthly thereafter (N=88 total blood samples) through 6 months. The study was performed with commercially available control devices of similar design fabricated from Zeniva PEEK material; both the control and subject devices were implanted with autograft bone harvested from the illac crest. The ovine study was performed per Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) by the Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, USA.
The results of the biomechanical tests showed to Phusion Metal Cages to meet or exceed the strength requirements for cervical spinal devices, and to possess subsidence and expulsion characteristics typical of spinal fusion devices fabricated from permanent polymer or metallic materials. ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing showed the porous Ti-Ni intermetallic Phusion Metal material to be biocompatible and elicit no adverse reactions. Histology, micro-CT, in-life radiography and CT, and biomechanical evaluation of Phusion Metal Cervical Cage devices in the ovine model showed no evidence of adverse tissue reaction, no evidence of migration or pseudoarthrosis, normal bone and soft tissue at the fusion sites, 100% rate of fusion at 6 months (4 sheep, 2 devices/sheep), statistically equivalent fusion at 6 months to the control devices based on bone histology and biomechanical motion, and a statistically significant, higher percentage of bone contact of the superior and inferior surfaces of the devices at 4 and 6 months for the Phusion Metal devices as compared to the PEEK control devices (23.90% vs. 9.94% at 4 months and 56.09% vs. 27.31% at 6 months). Histopathology of the major organs, blood work, ICP-MS of blood, and serum biochemistry showed normal levels of nickel (Ni) with respect to the control PEEK devices and the scientific literature; there was no evidence of abnormal nickel levels for all tissue, blood, and serum samples evaluated in the ovine study.
### H. CONCLUSION
The PorOsteon Phusion Metal Cervical Cage system is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Fusion Device.
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