K150241 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JWH · Oct 27, 2015 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K150241
Device Name
Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components
Applicant
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product Code
JWH · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 27, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components are intended to be used with Smith & Nephew Total Knee Systems and Patello-Femoral Replacement Knee Systems and their cleared Indications for Use. Indications for Total Knee Replacement 1. Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis. 3. Failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement. 4. Posterior stabilized knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are incompetent and the collateral ligaments remain intact. 5. Constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral collateral ligament) are incomnetent. 6. Hinge knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent. Indications for Patello-Femoral Replacement 1. Degenerative arthritis in the distal femur and patella; 2. A history of patellar dislocation or patellar fracture; and 3. Failed previous surgery (arthroplasty, tibial tubercle elevation, lateral release) where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists. The Smith & Nephew Patello-Femoral Implants are intended for implantation with bone cement.
Device Story
Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components are orthopedic implants used in total knee or patello-femoral replacement surgeries. Manufactured from highly cross-linked polyethylene (7.5 Mrad XLPE), these round or oval components replace the articulating surface of the patella. The device is implanted by a surgeon using bone cement to secure the component to the patella. It functions as a bearing surface within the knee joint, articulating against the femoral component of the knee system. By providing a durable, low-wear surface, the device aims to restore joint function, reduce pain, and improve mobility in patients with degenerative or post-traumatic joint disease. The device is intended for single use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, specifically static shear testing and fatigue shear testing, to validate the performance of the highly cross-linked polyethylene material.
Technological Characteristics
Material: 7.5 Mrad highly cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). Form factor: Round and oval resurfacing patellar components. Principle: Cemented, single-use orthopedic bearing surface. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring total knee or patello-femoral replacement due to rheumatoid, post-traumatic, or degenerative arthritis; failed previous knee surgeries; patellar dislocation; or patellar fracture. Contraindicated where collateral ligaments are absent or incompetent (unless using specific constrained/hinge systems).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented 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 includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 28, 2015
Smith & Nephew, Incorporated Allison Chan Regulatory Affairs Specialist 7135 Goodlett Farms Parkways Cordova, Tennessee 38018
Re: K150241
Trade/Device Name: Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JWH, MBH, KRO, KRR Dated: September 25, 2015 Received: September 28, 2015
Dear Ms.Chan:
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. Iisting 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,
# 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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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: January 31, 2017
See PRA Statement below.
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150241
Device Name
Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components are intended to be used with Smith & Nephew Total Knee Systems and Patello-Femoral Replacement Knee Systems and their cleared Indications for Use.
Indications for Total Knee Replacement
1. Rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis.
3. Failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement.
4. Posterior stabilized knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are incompetent and the collateral ligaments remain intact.
5. Constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral collateral ligament) are incomnetent.
6. Hinge knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.
Indications for Patello-Femoral Replacement
1. Degenerative arthritis in the distal femur and patella;
2. A history of patellar dislocation or patellar fracture; and
3. Failed previous surgery (arthroplasty, tibial tubercle elevation, lateral release) where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists.
The Smith & Nephew Patello-Femoral Implants are intended for implantation with bone cement.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| | 510(k) Summary<br>Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components |
|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitted by: | Smith & Nephew, Inc.<br>1450 East Brooks Road<br>Memphis, Tennessee 38116 |
| Date of Summary: | March 25, 2015 |
| Contact Person and Address: | Allison Chan<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>T 901-399-1098<br>F 901-566-7022 |
| Name of Device: | Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components |
| Common Name: | Knee prosthesis |
| Device Classification Name and<br>Reference: | 21 CFR 888.3560 Knee joint patellofemorotibial<br>metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained cemented<br>prosthesis |
| | 21 CFR 888.3565 Knee joint patellofemorotibial<br>metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis |
| | 21 CFR 888.3510 Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer<br>constrained cemented prosthesis |
| | 21 CFR 888.3540 Knee joint patellofemoral<br>polymer/metal semi-constrained cemented prosthesis |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Panel Code: | Orthopaedics/87 |
| Product Code: | JWH, MBH, KRO, KRR |
## Device Description
Subject of this Premarket Notification are the Genesis II XLPE resurfacing patellar components manufactured from highly cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) material. The Genesis II XLPE resurfacing patellar components are intended to be used with the following knee systems
- Smith & Nephew Total Knee Systems ●
- Smith & Nephew Patello-Femoral Knee Systems
- Competitor PFJ Patella-Femoral Knee Implants K051086 .
- Legion Hinge Knee System K081111 ●
- Genesis II Constrained System K962137 ●
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Components of this premarket notification include
- . Round and Oval Patellar components manufactured from highly cross-linked polyethylene (7.5 Mrad XLPE) material.
## Intended Use
The Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components are intended to be used with Smith & Nephew Total Knee Systems and Patello-Femoral Replacement Knee Systems and their cleared Indications for Use.
## Indications for Total Knee Replacement
- Rheumatoid arthritis. 1.
- Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis. 2.
- 3. Failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement.
- 4. Posterior stabilized knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are incompetent and the collateral ligaments remain intact.
- 5. Constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are incompetent.
- 6. Hinge knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.
### Indications for Patello-Femoral Replacement
- Degenerative arthritis in the distal femur and patella; 1.
- 2. A history of patellar dislocation or patellar fracture; and
- 3. Failed previous surgery (arthroplasty, tibial tubercle elevation, lateral release) where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists.
The Smith & Nephew Patello-Femoral Implants are intended for implantation with bone cement.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The Genesis II XLPE resurfacing patellar components are substantially equivalent in design and fundamental scientific technology to the defined predicate devices and do not raise any new issues of safety and efficacy. At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements
- . Use only with cement and single use
- Same articular and cement interface geometry .
No technological differences exist between the subject and predicate device.
#### Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
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# Mechanical Testing
To further support a determination of substantial equivalence, non-clinical bench (mechanical) testing was conducted to support the material change from conventional polyethylene to highly cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) on the Genesis II resurfacing patellar components. Test results demonstrated that the proposed devices are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared predicate device. The specific types of non-clinical testing conducted are listed below.
- Static Shear Testing
- . Fatigue Shear Testing
# Substantial Equivalence Information
The substantial equivalence of the Genesis II XLPE resurfacing patellar components is based on it similarities in the indications for use, design feature, and operational principles to the predicate systems listed in the table below. In addition the change in material to highly crosslinked polyethylene is identical to the material in reference predicate K071071.
| Design Aspect<br>Reviewed | Genesis II XLPE<br>resurfacing patellar<br>components | Genesis II Knee<br>System | Anthem Total<br>Knee System |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Subject 510(k) | K951987 | K142807 |
| Predicate Type | Not Applicable | Primary | Primary |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Nephew | Smith & Nephew | Smith & Nephew |
| Similar Indications<br>for Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Similar<br>Sterilization<br>Methods | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating<br>Surface | Round and oval | Round | Round and oval |
| Material | XLPE | Patellar<br>components -<br>UHMWPE | Patellar<br>components -<br>UHMWPE |
Table 5.1: Substantially Equivalent Primary Predicates to the Genesis II XLPE Resurfacing Patellar Components
# Conclusion
As previously noted, this Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification is submitted to request clearance for the modified Genesis II XLPE resurfacing patellar components. Based on the similarities to the predicate components and a review of the mechanical testing performed, the devices are substantially equivalent to the above predicate knee systems.
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