K142463 · Bio2 Technologies, Inc. · MQV · Dec 18, 2014 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K142463
Device Name
Bio2 CLM BG Bioactive Scaffold
Applicant
Bio2 Technologies, Inc.
Product Code
MQV · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Dec 18, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3045
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Bio2 CLM-BG Bioactive Scaffold is intended for use as a bone void filler for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. Bio2 CL.M+BG Bioacive Scaffold is indicated to be gently packed into bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremitics and pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process.
Device Story
Bio2 CLM-BG Bioactive Scaffold is a synthetic, non-collagenous, osteoconductive bone void filler composed of fiber-based bioactive glass. Available as cylinders, blocks, and wedges, the device is packed into non-structural bony voids or gaps in the extremities and pelvis. Upon implantation, the bioactive glass surface undergoes kinetic modification, forming a calcium phosphate layer similar to bone hydroxyapatite; this layer acts as a scaffold for new bone tissue infiltration. The fibers are slowly resorbed and replaced by host bone during the healing process. The device is provided sterile for single-use by surgeons in clinical settings. The radiopaque nature of the material allows for post-operative monitoring via X-ray. The device benefits patients by facilitating the repair of osseous defects through a resorbable, bioactive scaffolding mechanism.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing and animal studies. In vitro testing (ISO 23317:2012) confirmed formation of a hydroxyapatite layer in simulated body fluid. In vivo testing in a rabbit critical size defect model evaluated bone formation at 8 and 16 weeks using X-ray, histology, histomorphometry, SEM, and EDX. Results demonstrated the device is as safe and effective as the control material.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Fiber-based bioactive glass; synthetic and non-collagenous. Complies with ASTM F-1538. Form factor: Cylinders, blocks, and wedges. Principle: Osteoconductive, bioactive, resorbable scaffold. Radiopaque. Sterilization: Provided sterile for single use. Connectivity: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with bony voids or gaps in the skeletal system (extremities and pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure, including surgically created osseous defects or those resulting from traumatic injury.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device is a resorbable implant intended to fill bony voids or gaps of the extremities, spine, and pelvis that are caused by trauma or surgery and are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1(e) of this chapter 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
December 18, 2014
Bio2 Technologies, Inc. Janet Krevolin, Ph.D. Chief Technical Officer 12 R Cabot Road Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
Re: K142463
Trade/Device Name: Bio2 CLM.BG Bioactive Scaffold Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3045 Regulation Name: Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MQV Dated: November 6, 2014 Received: November 7, 2014
Dear Dr. Krevolin:
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 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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142463
Device Name Bio2 CLM.BG Bioactive Scaffold
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Bio2 CLM-BG Bioactive Scaffold is intended for use as a bone void filler for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. Bio2 CL.M+BG Bioacive Scaffold is indicated to be gently packed into bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e. extremitics and pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone.
The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process.
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 5. 510(k) Summary
Summary of 510 (k) safety and effectiveness information upon which the substantial equivalence determination is based:
| I. Submitter | |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date Prepared: | December 4, 2014 |
| Device Submitter: | Bio2 Technologies |
| | 12-R Cabot Road |
| | Woburn, MA 01801 |
| Phone: | 781-721-6309 |
| Contact Person: | Janet Krevolin, PhD |
| II. Device | |
| Device Name: | Bio2 CLM•BG Bioactive Scaffold |
| Common Name: | Bone void filler |
| Classification Name: | Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device (21 CFR 888.3045) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | MQV |
| III. Predicate Device | |
| Predicate Device: | NovaBone K101860 |
| | Inion BioRestore K090177 |
| | OsteoBiologics Inc. PolyGraft K033707 |
| | Synthes chronOS K013072 |
IV. Device Description
The Bio2 Technologies implants are bone void fillers in the shape of cylinders, blocks and wedges. The devices are osteoconductive, bioactive, bone void fillers. The implants are made from a fiber based bioactive glass. The device structure allows tissue infiltration between the bioactive glass fibers. The fibers then are slowly absorbed and replaced by new bone tissue during the healing process. The cylinders, blocks and wedges are provided sterile and are intended for single use.
V. Indications for Use
The Bio2 CLM+BG Bioactive Scaffold is intended for use as a bone void filler for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. Bio2 CLM-BG Bioactive Scaffold is indicated to be gently packed into bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e.
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extremities and pelvis). These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone.
The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process.
#### VI. Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device
Bio2 CLM-BG Bioactive Scaffold like the predicate devices is an osteoconductive, bioactive bone graft device. The Bio2 CLM.BG Bioactive Scaffold complies with the requirements of ASTM F-1538. Similar to the predicate devices In vitro testing confirms the formation of a hydroxyapatite layer on the surface of the implant when immersed in simulated body fluid. In vivo tests have demonstrated bone formation at each post-implantation time point. In the study critical size defects were filled with Bio2 CLM+BG Bioactive Scaffold and the control material. Similar to the predicate device the rabbit femurs were evaluated at 8 and 16 weeks using x-ray, histology, histomorphometry, SEM and EDX. The Bio2 CLM+BG Bioactive Scaffold was shown to be as safe and effective as the control material.
Like the predicate devices Bio2 CLM+BG Bioactive Scaffold consists of different size cylinders, blocks and wedges made of degradable and resorbable bioactive glass. When implanted, a kinetic modification of the surface occurs, resulting in the formation of a calcium phosphate layer that is essentially similar in composition and structure to the hydroxyapatite found in bone mineral. This apatite layer provides scaffolding onto which the patient's new bone will grow allowing repair of the defect. The material is radiopaque. Bio2 CLM+BG Bioactive Scaffold implants are intended for single use and are provided sterile to the user. They are completely synthetic and non-collagenous.
| Item | Bio2 | NovaBone | Synthes |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Use | Single use/sterile | Single use/sterile | Single use/sterile |
| Intended use | Bone void filler | Bone void filler | Bone void filler |
| Material | Bioactive glass | 45S5 Bioglass/<br>synthetic binder. | $\beta$ -Tricalcium<br>Phosphate[Ca3(PO4)2] |
| | Synthetic and non-collagenous | Synthetic and non-collagenous | Synthetic and non-collagenous |
| Available Shapes | Cylinders, blocks<br>and wedges | Putty | Cylinders, blocks and<br>wedges |
| Biocompatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form HA in SBF<br>solution | Yes | Yes | - |
| Radiopaque | Yes | - | Yes |
| Resorb and form bone in<br>critical size defect,<br>rabbit model | 8 and 16 weeks | 8 and 16 weeks | - |
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#### VII. Performance Data
Biocompatibility of the device has been established according to blue book memorandum #G95-1 entitled "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part-1: Evaluation and Testing," In vitro bioactivity testing (ISO 23317:2012) shows the material forms a surface apatite layer when submerged in simulated body fluid.
In vivo animal studies show the device achieves bony healing in a critical defect model, confirmed with radiographs, histology and histomorphometry.
#### Conclusions VIII.
The Bio2 CLM+BG Bioactive Scaffold when compared to the predicate have the same intended use and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principals of operation as its predicate devices. In vivo test data demonstrates that the Bio2 CLM-BG Bioactive Scaffold is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. Thus the Bio2 CLM•BG Bioactive Scaffold is substantially equivalent to the predicates.
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