K143191 · Mcginley Innovations · HWE · Feb 20, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K143191
Device Name
IntelliSense Drill
Applicant
Mcginley Innovations
Product Code
HWE · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 20, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4820
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The IntelliSense Drill is intended to bore a hole into bone for insertion of a screw, wire, cable, plate, pin, bolt, etc. In Bicortical mode, the IntelliSense Drill is indicated to be used in bicortical long bone, such as the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, and radius.
Device Story
IntelliSense Drill is a surgical power tool for boring holes in bone. System includes drill unit with cable, control console, and proprietary disposable drill bits/bushings. Operates by monitoring load on drilling mechanism to determine drill bit location relative to bone; provides automated depth measurement for screw sizing. Used in surgical settings by clinicians. Console features 7-inch touch screen for parameter adjustment and status display. Benefits include combining drilling and depth measurement into a single procedure, potentially improving surgical efficiency and accuracy in screw selection.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on bench testing and technological comparison.
Technological Characteristics
Components: Drill unit, control console, disposable drill bits/bushings. Materials: Drill (AISI 316 stainless steel), drill bits (AISI 17-4 stainless steel), bushing (polycarbonate), tray (5052-H32 aluminum, silicone, 302/304/430 stainless steel, Radel). Power: AC. Motor: Bidirectional, max 1,200 RPM, 1.9Nm peak torque. Connectivity: Internal USB port for parameter updates. Software: Microprocessor-based control system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring bone drilling for fixation device insertion (screws, wires, cables, plates, pins, bolts). Bicortical mode indicated for long bones: femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, radius.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Surgical instrument motors and accessories are AC-powered, battery-powered, or air-powered devices intended for use during surgical procedures to provide power to operate various accessories or attachments to cut hard tissue or bone and soft tissue. Accessories or attachments may include a bur, chisel (osteotome), dermabrasion brush, dermatome, drill bit, hammerhead, pin driver, and saw blade.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 20, 2015
McGinley Orthopaedic Innovations % Mr. Justin Eggleton MCRA, LLC 1311 H Street North West, 12th Floor Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Re: K143191
Trade/Device Name: McGinley Innovations IntelliSense Drill Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4820 Regulation Name: Surgical instrument motors and accessories/attachments Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: HWE, GEY, GFG, HTW Dated: January 30, 2015 Received: February 3, 2015
Dear Mr. Eggleton:
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.
# Jennifer R. Stevenson -S
For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical 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) K143191
Device Name McGinley Innovations IntelliSense Drill
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The IntelliSense Drill is intended to bore a hole into bone for insertion of a screw, wire, cable, plate, pin, bolt, etc. In Bicortical mode, the IntelliSense Drill is indicated to be used in bicortical long bone, such are the fibri, fiber, fibel, f.but, f.but, humerus, ulna, and radius.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Section 5: 510(k) Summary | |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DATE OF PREPARATION: | November 5, 2014 |
| COMPANY/OWNER: | Dr. Joseph McGinley<br>McGinley Orthopaedic Innovations<br>2435 King Blvd, Ste 230<br>Casper, WY 82604 |
| CONTACT: | Dr. Joseph McGinley<br>McGinley Orthopaedic Innovations<br>2435 King Blvd, Ste 230<br>Casper, WY 82604 |
| TELEPHONE | 215-847-1462 |
| FAX: | 435-304-1170 |
| EMAIL: | mcgjoe26@yahoo.com> |
| DEVICE TRADE NAME: | IntelliSense Drill |
| COMMON NAME: | Surgical Drill and accessories |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Surgical instrument motors and accessories/attachments |
| REGULATION NUMBER: | 21 CFR §878.4820 |
| PRODUCT CODE: | HWE |
| SUBSEQUENT PRODUCT<br>CODE: | GEY, GFG, HTW |
| DEVICE CLASS: | Class I |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | Stryker Total Performance (TPS) System, K943589 |
| DEVICE DESCRIPTION: | The IntelliSense Drill device will contain a drill unit (with<br>attached cable), Control Console, and Sterilization Tray.<br>Proprietary Drill Bits and Drill Bit Bushing will be sold<br>separately as accessories. The drill bits and companion bushings<br>are sold as a pair and are disposable (single-procedure). |
| | The IntelliSense Drill's design combines the drilling and depth<br>measurement processes into one procedure, which determines<br>drill bit location. By monitoring the load placed upon the drilling<br>mechanism, the precise location of the drill bit may be<br>determined relative to the bone. Secondary depth monitoring will<br>provide the measurement of the drill bit depth and appropriate<br>screw size. |
| INTENDED USE: | The IntelliSense Drill is intended to bore a hole into bone for |
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insertion of a screw, wire, cable, plate, pin, bolt, etc. In Bicortical mode, the IntelliSense Drill is indicated to be used in bicortical long bone, such as the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, and radius.
### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:
The IntelliSense Drill demonstrates substantial equivalence to the Stryker Total Performance (TPS) System, K943589. Table 5-1 summarizes the key technological characteristics and features of both the predicates and the new device.
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# Table 5-1: Comparison of Proposed Device with Predicate Devices
| | | Predicate |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Feature | IntelliSense Drill | Stryker Total Performance<br>System |
| 510(k) Number | | K943589 |
| Intended Use | The IntelliSense Drill is<br>intended to bore a hole into<br>bone for insertion of a screw,<br>wire, cable, plate, pin, bolt,<br>etc. In Bicortical mode, the<br>IntelliSense Drill is indicated<br>to be used in bicortical long<br>bone, such as the femur, tibia,<br>fibula, humerus, ulna, and<br>radius. | The Stryker Total<br>Performance (TPS) System is<br>intended for use in the cutting,<br>drilling, reaming,<br>decorticating, and smoothing<br>of bone, teeth and other bone<br>related tissue in a variety of<br>surgical procedures, including<br>but not limited to Dental,<br>ENT, Neuro, and Endoscopic.<br>It is also usable in the<br>placement of cutting of<br>screws, wires, pins, and other<br>fixation devices. It can also be<br>used to cut metal |
| Outer profile: Console | Control Console has a 7 inch<br>diagonal graphical touch<br>screen for the user interface. | Bench-top style console with<br>touch screen display and<br>optional irrigation pump. |
| Operating Parameters: | User adjusts operating<br>parameters via touch screen | User adjusts operating<br>parameters via touch screen |
| System Status Display | Displayed on Touch Screen<br>interface | Displayed on Touch Screen<br>interface |
| Software | Microprocessor | Microprocessor |
| Non-volatile memory | System setup parameters such<br>as touch screen calibration<br>data, cortex breakthrough<br>detection parameters and drill<br>bit offsets. The setup<br>parameters can be viewed,<br>updated, and set to their<br>default values, using the<br>internal USB port on the SBC. | All current setting are stored<br>when the power is down. |
| Energy (input)/Power<br>Source | AC | AC |
| Console Controller<br>Operation: | commercial bidirectional<br>motor controller | Bidirectional |
| Weight | 1.5 Kg (3.3 lbs) | 1.36 Kg (3.0 lbs) [TPS<br>Universal Driver] |
| Dimensions: Drill | Drill to fit in envelope of size | Not stated |
| Feature | IntelliSense Drill | Predicate<br>Stryker Total Performance<br>System |
| Materials: Drill<br>Accessories | Stainless Steel AISI 316 | Stainless Steel |
| Materials:<br>Sterilization Tray | 5052-H32 Aluminum,<br>Silicone, 302 Stainless Steel,<br>304 Stainless Steel Radel, 430<br>Stainless Steel | N/A |
| Materials: Drill Bit | Stainless Steel: AISI 17-4 | N/A |
| Materials: Drill Arm<br>Bushing | Polycarbonate | N/A |
| Technological Characteristics | | |
| Design: | The IntelliSense Drill is<br>comprised of three primary<br>subsystems: the Drill Unit<br>(with attached cable), the<br>Control Console, and the<br>proprietary Drill Bits. | The device description of the<br>Stryker System includes<br>drills, shavers, shields,<br>guards, motors, attachments,<br>saws, wire drivers, collets,<br>console, irrigation pump,<br>cords, footswitch, handswitch,<br>clips, tubing, cutting<br>accessories, and sterilization<br>cases. |
| Bidirectional Motor | Forward / Reverse Trigger | Forward / Reverse Trigger |
| Drill RPM | speeds up to 1,200 rpm | 1,500 rpm [TPS Universal<br>Driver] |
| Torque | Peak torque 1.9Nm with 0.3<br>Nm continuous torque at<br>speeds up to 1,200 RPM | 3.3 Nm [Stryker System<br>2000] |
| Drill Bit Depth<br>Measurement | By monitoring the load placed<br>upon the drilling mechanism,<br>the precise location of the drill<br>bit may be determined relative<br>to the bone. Secondary depth<br>monitoring will provide the<br>measurement of the drill bit<br>depth and appropriate screw<br>size | Manual depth gauge to<br>determine proper screw size |
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## Conclusions:
McGinley Innovations provided sufficient information to demonstrate the IntelliSense Drill is substantially equivalent to predicate Stryker Total Performance System (K943589).
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