The Stryker Spine Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System is intended for use as an aid in cervical spinal fusion and is intended for unilateral fixation. The Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating System is intended for anterior intervertebral screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The system is indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spine fusions in patients with the following indications: Degenerative Disc Disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) Trauma (including fractures) Tumors Deformities or curvatures (including kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis) Pseudoarthrosis Failed previous fusion Decompression of the spinal cord following total or partial cervical vertebrectomy Spondylolisthesis Spinal Stenosis
Device Story
Aviator® ACP System; spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis; provides temporary stabilization of anterior cervical spine (C2-T1) during fusion. System comprises titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) plates and bone screws; plates feature spring-bar blocking mechanism to prevent screw back-out. Surgeon implants device during cervical spine surgery; screws (fixed or variable angle) secure plate to vertebrae. Device aids in stabilization for various pathologies including trauma, deformity, and degenerative disease. No software or electronic components; purely mechanical fixation system.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included ASTM 1717-09 (static/dynamic compression bending, static torsion) and ASTM 1798-97 (static/fatigue properties of interconnection mechanisms). Results demonstrated performance comparable to predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Implantable grade titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V). Design: One- to four-level plates (12-96mm lengths) with spring-bar anti-backout mechanism. Screws: 4.0mm/4.35mm diameter, fixed or variable angle. Mechanical fixation; no energy source. Sterilization: Non-sterile (single-use).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring cervical spinal fusion at levels C2-T1 for degenerative disc disease, trauma, tumors, deformities (kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis), pseudoarthrosis, failed previous fusion, spinal cord decompression following vertebrectomy, spondylolisthesis, or spinal stenosis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of titanium. It consists of various vertebral plates that are punched into each of a series of vertebral bodies. An eye-type screw is inserted in a hole in the center of each of the plates. A braided cable is threaded through each eye-type screw. The cable is tightened with a tension device and it is fastened or crimped at each eye-type screw. The device is used to apply force to a series of vertebrae to correct “sway back,” scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), or other conditions.
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Stryker Spine Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System (K083562)
Synthes Spine Cervical Spine Locking Plate System (K000536)
Synthes Spine Cervical Spine Locking Plate System (K000742)
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January 26, 2015
Stryker Spine Ms. Soraya King Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2 Pearl Court Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Re: K142237
Trade/Device Name: Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3060 Regulation Name: Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KWQ Dated: December 29, 2014 Received: December 30, 2014
Dear Ms. King:
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Sincerely vours.
# Mark N. Melkerson -S
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) K142237
#### Device Name
Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Stryker Spine Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System is intended for use as an aid in cervical spinal fusion and is intended for unilateral fixation.
The Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating System is intervertebral screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The system is indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spine fusions in patients with the following indications:
| • Degenerative Disc Disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) |
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- · Trauma (including fractures)
- Tumors
- · Deformities or curvatures (including kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis)
- · Pseudoarthrosis
- · Failed previous fusion
- · Decompression of the spinal cord following total or partial cervical vertebrectomy
- · Spondylolisthesis
- · Spinal Stenosis
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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### 510(k) #K142237– Design Modifications to the Stryker Spine Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) System
| 510(k) Summary: Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System | |
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| Submitter: | Stryker Spine<br>2 Pearl Court<br>Allendale, New Jersey 07401 |
| Contact Person | Soraya King, MS<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Phone: 201-760-8296<br>Fax: 201-962-4296<br>Email: Soraya.King@Stryker.com |
| Date Prepared | 21 January 2015 |
| Trade Name | Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System |
| Common Name | Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body |
| Proposed Class | Class II |
| Classification<br>Name and<br>Number | Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis<br>21 CFR §888.3060 |
| Product Code | KWQ |
| Predicate Device | K083562 - Stryker Spine Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System, (Primary Predicate Device) K062310, K040261 – Stryker Spine Reflex® Hybrid ACP System K000536, K000742 – Synthes Spine Cervical Spine Locking Plate System |
| Device<br>Description | The purpose of this 510(k) is to summarize the design modifications that have been<br>implemented to the Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System previously<br>FDA cleared via K083562. No new implant reference numbers/part numbers were<br>created. Additionally, there were no changes to the previously FDA cleared<br>indications, intended uses, mode of operation, scientific technology, materials of<br>construction, or to the performance of the device.<br><br>The Aviator® Anterior Cervical system are one-, two-, three-, and four-level plate<br>configurations ranging in lengths from 12 mm to 22 mm for the one-level plates,<br>24mm to 46mm for the two-level plates, 39 mm to 69 mm for the three-level plates,<br>and 56 mm to 96 mm for the four-level plates. All of the plate levels incorporate a<br>spring bar blocking mechanism to aid in prevention of bone screw back-out. The<br>bone screws are provided with either fixed or variable angles available in self-<br>tapping or self-drilling designs. The variable angle bone screws allow the screw to<br>be placed into bone at various degrees of angulation, while the fixed bone screws are<br>inserted at a defined angle. Any combination of bone screws can be used to secure |
| 510(k) Summary: Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System | |
| | the cervical plate. The bone screws are offered in 4.0 mm and 4.35 mm diameters in lengths of 10 mm – 20 mm. The implants (bone screws and cervical plates) are provided as single-use, non-sterile devices manufactured from implantable grade titanium alloy (TI6Al4V). |
| | The associated instrumentation (such as awls, punch awls, screwdrivers, handles, drill guides and drill bits, plate bender, storage and transport trays/container, and fixation pins) are Class I / 510(k) exempt devices under 21 CFR §888.4540. |
| Indications for Use | The Stryker Spine Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System is intended for use as an aid in cervical spinal fusion and is intended for unilateral fixation. |
| | The Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating System is intended for anterior intervertebral screw fixation of the cervical spine at levels C2-T1. The system is indicated for temporary stabilization of the anterior spine during the development of cervical spine fusions in patients with the following indications: |
| | Degenerative Disc Disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) Trauma (including fractures) Tumors Deformities or curvatures (including kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis) Pseudoarthrosis Failed previous fusion Decompression of the spinal cord following total or partial cervical vertebrectomy Spondylolisthesis Spinal Stenosis |
| Summary of the<br>Technological<br>Characteristics | The design modifications did not alter the fundamental scientific technology or change/introduce an energy source. The modified devices retained previously FDA cleared indications/intended use and mode of operation as presented in 510(k) #K083562. |
| | The Aviator® plates utilize the same anti-backout spring bar mechanism as the predicate design. The spring bar continues to automatically close when the screw has completely advanced through the screw slots on the plates. The design feature that allows the surgeon to rotate the blocker for additional visual and tactile feedback to ensure that the spring bars is in the secured position has been maintained. There were no changes in the materials of construction. The implants continue to be manufactured from surgical grade implantable titanium alloy. |
| 510(k) Summary: Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System | |
| The implemented design modifications did not raise new questions of safety or efficacy. | |
| Summary of the<br>Performance<br>Data | Cadaveric and bench design verification testing was conducted on the modified devices to assess impact. All previous ASTM testing submitted with K083562 were repeated for the modified device:<br><br>ASTM 1717-09, “Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model” for Static Compression Bending, Dynamic (Fatigue) Compression Bending, and Static Torsion Tests ASTM 1798-97, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Static and Fatigue Properties of Interconnection Mechanisms and Subassemblies Used in Spinal Arthrodesis Implants for Static Cantilever Bending There were no new failure modes, identification of new risks, or establishment of a new worst-case construct as a result of the design changes. The non-clinical test results were comparable to the predicate design and demonstrated that implemented modifications did not adversely impact device performance, and the safety and effectiveness profile of the device. |
## Revised 510(k) Summary
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### 510(k) #K142237- Design Modifications to the Stryker Spine Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) System
| 510(k) Summary: Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System | | |
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| Feature | Aviator® ACP System (K083562) | Modified Aviator® ACP System<br>(Letter to File Changes) |
| Locking mechanism | Spring-loaded Spring Bar is provided pre-assembled to the plate | Spring-Loaded Spring Bar is provided pre-assembled to the plate |
| Anti-backout<br>mechanism | Opens with screw | Opens with screw |
| Integrated with plate<br>using slot to house<br>mechanism | Integrated with plate using slot to<br>house mechanism | Integrated with plate using slot to house mechanism |
| Thickness of anti-<br>backout mechanism | .3-.4 mm | .3-.4 mm |
| Material | Ti 6AL-4V | Ti 6AL-4V |
| Number of screw holes<br>mechanism supports | 1 screw hole | 1 screw hole |
| Basic Plate Shape | "Dogbone" design with graft viewing<br>windows | "Dogbone" design with graft viewing windows |
| Plate Levels | One-, Two-, Three-, and Four- level<br>configurations | One-, Two-, Three-, and Four- level configurations |
| Plate Lengths | One-level: 12-22mm<br>Two-level: 24-46mm<br>Three-level: 39-69mm<br>Four-level: 56-96mm | One-level: 12-22mm<br>Two-level: 24-46mm<br>Three-level: 39-69mm<br>Four-level: 56-96mm |
| Plate Width | 17.4mm | 17.4mm |
| Plate Profile | 2.5mm thickness, smooth surface (no<br>protrusions) | 2.5mm thickness, smooth surface (no protrusions) |
| Plate Curvature | Sagittal – 190mm (1 & 2 level) &<br>390mm (3 & 4 level)<br>Axial – 25mm | Sagittal - 190mm (1 & 2 level) & 390mm (3 & 4 level)<br>Axial - 25mm |
| Plate Screw-Hole<br>Geometry | Middle screw holes - round End<br>screw holes - elongated | Middle screw holes - round End screw holes - elongated |
| Bone Screw Diameter | 4.0mm and 4.35mm | 4.0mm and 4.35mm |
| 510(k) Summary: Aviator® Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) System | | |
| Mechanical<br>Performance | Tested as per ASTM 1717 and ASTM 1798 | Tested as per ASTM 1717 and ASTM 1798 |
| Conclusions | The modified device has identical indications, technological characteristics, and<br>principles of operation as the predicate design. The non-clinical test data demonstrated<br>that the implemented design changes did not impact the performance of the device, the<br>function of the device, or how the device is utilized in comparison to the predicate<br>design. There were no new risks identified associated with the implemented changes.<br>The modifications have demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to the previously<br>cleared design and predicate systems presented in 510(k) #K083562. | |
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