The OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System is intended and indicated for the temporary ligature and wire lock fixation for temporary constriction and stabilization of fractured bone segments in the oral cavity in conjunction with primary fixation devices.
Device Story
System consists of 2.0mm and 2.4mm titanium alloy screws and stainless steel ligature wire; used for temporary stabilization of fractured jaw bone segments. Implantation involves either pilot hole creation (standard screws) or self-drilling (AutoDrive screws). Instruments include drill bits, wire cutters, pliers, drill guides, and screwdrivers. Used in oral cavity by clinicians; screws provide rigid fixation points for wire to prevent bone segment movement. Benefits include temporary stabilization of fractures during healing. Non-sterile; requires sterilization before use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance testing included failure torque, insertion torque, pull-out force, and bending force testing per ASTM F543. Results demonstrated equivalence to primary predicate (K962774) and reference predicate (K974785).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium alloy (ASTM F136) for screws, stainless steel for wire. Instrumentation: stainless steel, anodized aluminum, medical grade polymer. Principle: Rigid fixation and wire lock stabilization. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Non-sterile, requires user sterilization. Form factor: 2.0mm/2.4mm diameter screws, 10-20mm lengths.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary ligature and wire lock fixation for temporary constriction and stabilization of fractured bone segments in the oral cavity in conjunction with primary fixation devices.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intraosseous fixation screw or wire is a metal device intended to be inserted into fractured jaw bone segments to prevent their movement.
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September 21,2015
Osteomed Piedad Pena Regulatory Affairs Manager 3885 Arapaho Rd Addison, Texas 75001
Re: K151195
Trade/Device Name: Osteomed Imf Screw Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4880 Regulation Name: Intraosseous Fixation Screw Or Wire Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZL Dated: September 4, 2015 Received: September 10, 2015
Dear Piedad Pena:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K151195
Device Name: OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System
Indications for Use:
The OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System is intended and indicated for the temporary ligature and wire lock fixation for temporary constriction and stabilization of fracture bone segments in the oral cavity in conjunction with primary fixation devices.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
#### OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System
| Name of Submitter: | OsteoMed<br>3885 Arapaho Road<br>Addison, TX 75001<br>972 677 4600<br>972 677 4601 (fax) |
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| Contact Person: | Mrs. Piedad Pena, M.S. |
| Date Prepared: | September 4, 2015 |
| Device Proprietary Name:<br>Device Common Name:<br>Classification Name:<br>Product Code: | OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System<br>IMF Fixation Screw and wire<br>21CFR 872.4880: Intraosseous fixation screw or wire<br>DZL |
Primary Predicate: OsteoMed QUICK-FIX, K962774 Classification Name: 21CFR 872.4880: Intraosseous fixation screw or wire; Product Code: DZL; Class: II
Reference Predicate: Auto-Drive Bone Screw System, K974785 Classification Name: 21CFR 888.3040, Smooth or threaded metallic fixation fastener, Product Code HWC, Device Class: II
Summary:
#### Device Description:
The OsteoMed ICON IMF (Intermaxillary Fixation) Screw System is offered in 2.4mm and 2.0mm standard IMF screws in lengths from 10mm (thread lengths from 5mm to 15mm) and 2.0mm ICON AutoDrive IMF Screws in lengths from 12mm to 18mm (thread lengths of 8mm).
The implants of the OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System are made from Titanium alloy (ASTM F-136) and the ligature wire is made from Stainless Steel.
The system instruments include drill bits, wire cutters, pliers, drill guides and screwdrivers to facilitate the placement of screws and ligature wires. The instrumentation is made from various grades of stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and/medical grade polymer.
#### Intended Use/Indications for Use:
The OsteoMed ICON IMF Screws System is intended and indicated for the temporary ligature and wire lock fixation for temporary constriction and stabilization of fractured bone segments in the oral cavity in conjunction with primary fixation devices.
OsteoMed 3885 Arapaho Road Addison, Texas 75001 (973) 677-4600 FAX: (800) 390-2620 Customer Service: (800) 456-7779
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Summary of Technological Characteristics:
| System / Device<br>Name/510(k)/<br>Purpose | OSTEOMED ICON IMF Screw<br>System (New) | OSTEOMED Quick-fix System<br>K962774<br>Primary Predicate | OsteoMed Auto-Drive<br>Bone Screw K974785<br>(Reference Predicate)<br>self-driving tip features |
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| Classification | Class II<br>21 CFR 872.4880<br>DZL | Class II<br>21 CFR 872.4880<br>DZL | Class II<br>21 CFR 888.3040<br>HWC |
| Device Name<br>Classification: | Intraosseous fixation screw or<br>wire. | Intraosseous fixation screw or<br>wire. | Smooth or threaded<br>metallic bone fixation<br>fastener. |
| | a) Identification. An<br>intraosseous fixation screw or<br>wire is a metal device intended<br>to be inserted into fractured<br>jaw bone segments to prevent<br>their movement. | a) Identification. An<br>intraosseous fixation screw or<br>wire is a metal device intended<br>to be inserted into fractured jaw<br>bone segments to prevent their<br>movement. | |
| Indication for<br>Use/Intended<br>Use | The device is intended and<br>indicated for the temporary<br>ligature and wire lock fixation<br>for temporary constriction and<br>stabilization of fracture bone<br>segments in the oral cavity in<br>conjunction with primary<br>fixation devices. | The device is intended and<br>indicated for the temporary<br>ligature and wire lock fixation<br>for temporary constriction and<br>stabilization of fracture bone<br>segments in the oral cavity in<br>conjunction with primary<br>fixation devices. | Fixation secondary to<br>trauma or<br>reconstruction of the<br>craniofacial and<br>maxillofacial skeleton and<br>bones of the<br>hand |
| Technology | The screws fixate on bone in<br>conjunction with ligature wire<br>to allow fixation and<br>stabilization of the fracture. | The screws fixate on bone in<br>conjunction with ligature wire to<br>allow fixation and stabilization<br>of the fracture. | The screws fixate on bone<br>in conjunction with plates<br>for rigid fixation.<br>(N/A, this device does not<br>used plates) |
| Screw Driving<br>technology for<br>implantation | The standard screws are<br>implanted after a pilot hole has<br>been created in the desired<br>location.<br>AutoDrive screws do not<br>require pilot hole for<br>implantation, they are self-<br>drilling screws. | The standard screws are<br>implanted after a pilot hole has<br>been created in the desired<br>location. | AutoDrive screws do not<br>require pilot hole for<br>implantation, they are self-<br>drilling screws. |
| Screw Material | Ti6Al4V per ASTM F136 | Ti6Al4V per ASTM F136 | Ti6Al4V per ASTM F136 |
| Principles of<br>Operation | Rigid Fixation and Wire Lock<br>stabilization | Rigid Fixation and Wire Lock<br>stabilization | Rigid Fixation |
| | Table 1: Technology Comparison to the Primary Predicate and Reference Device |
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| System / Device<br>Name/510(k)/<br>Purpose | OSTEOMED ICON IMF Screw<br>System (New) | OSTEOMED Quick-fix System<br>K962774<br>Primary Predicate | OsteoMed Auto-Drive<br>Bone Screw K974785<br>(Reference Predicate)<br>self-driving tip features |
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| Screw<br>(type and length<br>range according<br>to screw<br>diameter) | 2.4mm IMF Screw (standard)<br>Length range: 10mm-20mm<br>Thread range: 5mm to 15mm<br>(Same as Primary Predicate;<br>cleared K962774)<br><br>2.0mm IMF Screw (standard)<br>Length range: 10mm-20mm<br>Thread range: 5mm to 15mm<br><br>2.0mm IMF AutoDrive Screw<br>Length range: 12mm-18mm<br>Thread range: 8mm-14mm | 2.4mm IMF Standard Screw<br>Length range: 10mm-20mm<br>Thread range: 5mm to 15mm<br>(Cleared) | 2.0mm AutoDrive Screw<br>Length range: 4mm-8mm<br>Thread range: 3mm-7mm<br>(Cleared) |
| Instrumentation<br>(Materials) | • Stainless Steel<br>• Anodized aluminum<br>• Medical grade polymer | • Stainless Steel<br>• Anodized aluminum<br>• Medical grade polymer | • Stainless Steel<br>• Anodized aluminum<br>• Medical grade polymer |
| Instrumentation | drill bits, wire cutters, pliers,<br>drill guides and screwdrivers to<br>facilitate the placement of<br>screws and ligature wire | drill bits, wire cutters, pliers,<br>drill guides and screwdrivers to<br>facilitate the placement of<br>screws and ligature wire | screwdrivers to facilitate<br>the placement of screws |
| Sterilization | Packaged and sold Non-sterile,<br>requires sterilization prior to<br>use | Packaged and sold Non-sterile,<br>requires sterilization prior to use | Packaged and sold Non-<br>sterile, requires<br>sterilization prior to use |
| Biocompatibility | Ti alloy per ASTM F136 is a<br>biocompatible material | Ti alloy per ASTM F136 is a<br>biocompatible material | Ti alloy per ASTM F136 is a<br>biocompatible material |
# Substantial Equivalence Discussion:
The OSTEOMED 2.0mm ICON Standard IMF Screw and the 2.0mm ICON AutoDrive IMF Screw are the same as the predicate device (2.4mm QuickFix MMF Screw, K962774) in the following ways:
- The screws have the same Regulatory Classification (21 CFR 872.4880 DZL)
- The screws have the same indication for use.
- The technology and features of the screws are the same (screws to fixate and allow ligature with wire)
- The range of the screw length is the same as, or encompassed by, that of the predicate:
- o Overall Length = 10mm 20mm
- o Thread Length = 5mm 15mm
- . The length of the screw head, the head diameter, and cross-sectional areas through the wire holes are the same as the predicate device.
- . The 2.0mm ICON Standard IMF Screw has the same number of wire fixation holes (1) as the predicate
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- The screws are manufactured from the same materials (Titanium alloy per ASTM F136) as the predicate and therefore have the same biocompatibility.
- The instrumentation and materials used in conjunction with these screws are the same
- The screws are packaged and sterilized in the same manner and same parameters as the predicate device.
Differences between the new devices and the predicate, do not affect safety and effectiveness
- The 2.0mm ICON AutoDrive IMF Screw has more wire fixation holes (2) than the predicate (1) ●
- The 2.0mm ICON Standard IMF Screw has a smaller cross-sectional area through the wire fixation holes (1.43 mm²) than the predicate (2.04 mm²)
- The 2.0mm ICON AutoDrive IMF Screw has a different tip (sharp, pointed, single threadcutting flute) than the predicate (blunt, rounded) but was equivalent to the reference predicate.
The performance testing comparison listed below showed the new devices were equivalent and did not raise new safety and effectiveness issues.
## Performance/Clinical Data:
The OsteoMed ICON IMF Screws (2.0mm Standard IMF screws and the 2.0mm AutoDrive IMF screws) were compared to the OsteoMed QuickFix 2.4mm standard MMF Screws (K962774-primary predicate) and the 2.0mm AutoDrive Screws (K974785-reference predicate). The 2.0mm AutoDrive IMF screws and the 2.0mm standard IMF screws underwent verification testing to ensure that the design features meet the required mechanical strength criteria for their intended use compared to the predicate device. The intended use of the OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System is the same as OsteoMed 2.4mm QuickFix screw system (K962774).
The performance testing included failure torque testing of the new devices and the predicate devices in accordance with ASTM F543. All devices met the minimum failure torque requirement based on screw diameter according to the standard. Also, insertion torque testing in accordance with ASTM F543 was performed for all devices met the required failure torque to insertion torque (FT/IT) ratio of FT/IT > 1.0 according to the standard. Lastly, pull-out force and bending force testing was performed on the new devices using equivalent methods to those shown in the primary predicate 510k K962774 and compared against the predicate device results in K962774. The performance testing showed that the new devices were equivalent to the predicate device. Simulated use was performed as part of validation for the new screws and were found to be equivalent to the predicate device.
Biocompatibility and Sterilization testing was justified to the already tested predicate device. No changes to materials, packaging, or sterilization were made, therefore the new devices are equivalent to the predicate device.
OsteoMed believes that these non-clinical tests have demonstrated that these devices are safe and effective as the predicate device; therefore, clinical testing is not required to support substantial equivalence.
## Substantial Equivalence:
The substantial equivalence of the OsteoMed ICON IMF Screw System is based on similarities in intended use, indications for use, material, function, technology, performance, design, sterilization, and operational principles to the OsteoMed QuickFix (K962774, primary predicate) and design, material and operating principles as the AutoDrive self-drilling features for the OsteoMed AutoDrive Bone Screw (K974785) reference predicate.
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## Conclusion:
Substantial equivalence was shown through failure torque testing, insertion torque testing, pull-out force testing, and bending testing when compared to known standards and to the predicate devices. The indications, design, technology and operational principles are similar between the subject devices and primary predicate OsteoMed 2.4mm QuickFix MMF Screw (K962774), and reference predicate OsteoMed 2.0mm AutoDrive Screw (K974785), therefore OsteoMed believes that the OSTEOMED 2.0mm ICON Standard IMF Screw and OSTEOMED 2.0mm ICON AutoDrive IMF Screw do not raise any new safety or effectiveness issues.
The assessment of the non-clinical data demonstrated the devices were as safe and effective as the predicate devices OsteoMed QuickFix (K962774) and AutoDrive Bone Screw (K974785). In conclusion, the OsteoMed IMF Screw System have been evaluated and proven to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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