K151352 · Medos International SARL · MAX · Oct 8, 2015 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K151352
Device Name
CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System
Applicant
Medos International SARL
Product Code
MAX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 8, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System is indicated for use as intervertebral body fusion devices in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbar spine (L2-S1). Patients should have six months of non-operative treatment prior to surgery. These implants are used to facilitate fusion in the lumbar spine and are placed via either a PLIF or TLIF approach using autogenous bone. When used as interbody fusion devices, these implants are intended for use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation products. The CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (i.e., T1-L5) to replace a diseased vertebral body resected or excised for the treatment of tumors, to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore height of a collapsed vertebral body. This system is also indicated for treating fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. This system is designed to restore the biomechanical integrity of the anterior, middle, and posterior spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. When used as a vertebral body replacement device, this system is intended for the use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation products.
Device Story
System of intervertebral body fusion cages and implantation instrumentation; cages feature bulleted nose for insertion, ridges/teeth for stability, and cavities for bone graft. Used in lumbar/thoracolumbar spine surgery; implanted by surgeons via PLIF or TLIF approaches. Provides structural support for fusion or vertebral body replacement; restores spinal column biomechanical integrity. Subject device introduces titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V-ELI) as an alternative to existing polymer/carbon fiber composite cages. Used with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation products. Benefits include restoration of vertebral height and spinal stability.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance characterized per ASTM F-2077. Dynamic axial compression testing and finite element analysis were performed to verify mechanical strength of the titanium implants compared to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Intervertebral body fusion/vertebral body replacement cages. Material: Ti-6Al-4V-ELI titanium alloy conforming to ASTM F136. Features: Bulleted nose, ridges/teeth for anti-migration, cavities for bone graft. Dimensions: Varying configurations to match patient anatomy. Sterilization: Offered sterile or non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (discogenic back pain, L2-S1, 1-2 levels) requiring fusion via PLIF/TLIF after 6 months of failed non-operative treatment; also indicated for thoracolumbar (T1-L5) vertebral body replacement due to tumor resection, spinal cord/neural tissue decompression, height restoration, or fractures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 8, 2015
MEDOS International Sárl c/o Mr. Jeffrey Shiffman Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist DePuy Spine, Incorporated 325 Paramount Drive Raynham, Massachusetts 02767
Re: K151352
Trade/Device Name: CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 800.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral body fusion device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX, MQP Dated: September 9, 2015 Received: September 10, 2015
Dear Mr. Shiffman:
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,
# 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) K151352
## Device Name CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System is indicated for use as intervertebral body fusion devices in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbar spine (L2-S1). Patients should have six months of non-operative treatment prior to surgery. These implants are used to facilitate fusion in the lumbar spine and are placed via either a PLIF or TLIF approach using autogenous bone. When used as interbody fusion devices, these implants are intended for use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation products.
The CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (i.e., T1-L5) to replace a diseased vertebral body resected or excised for the treatment of tumors, to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore height of a collapsed vertebral body. This system is also indicated for treating fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. This system is designed to restore the biomechanical integrity of the anterior, middle, and posterior spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. When used as a vertebral body replacement device, this system is intended for the use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation products.
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## 510(K) SUMMARY
| A. | Submitter Information | | |
|----|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| | Manufacturer: | Medos International Sárl<br>Chemin-Blanc 38<br>2400 Le Locle, Switzerland | |
| | Submitter: | DePuy Spine, Inc.<br>325 Paramount Drive<br>Raynham, MA 02767 | |
| | Contact Person: | Jeffrey Shiffman<br>325 Paramount Drive<br>Raynham, MA 02767 | |
| | Telephone number: | 508-977-3857 | |
| | Fax number:<br>Email: | 908-828-3797<br>jshiffma@its.jnj.com | |
| B. | Date Prepared | May 8, 2015 | |
| C. | Device Name | | |
| | | Trade/Proprietary Name: | CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System |
| | Common/Usual Name: | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device<br>Vertebral Body Replacement Device | |
| | Classification Name (Code): | Intervertebral body fusion device<br>per 21 CFR § 888.3080 (MAX)<br>Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis<br>per 21 CFR § 888.3060 (MQP) | |
### D. Predicate Device Name
- Trade name: Bengal System, Bengal Stackable System, Devex System, Ocelot Stackable Cage System, Concorde (Bullet and Inline) Lumbar Interbody System, Cougar System, Cougar LS Lateral Cage System, Leopard System (K140759) – Primary predicate
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# DePuy Spine BENGAL, CONCORDE, COUGAR, DEVEX, and LEOPARD Systems (K081917) - Additional predicate DEVEX Mesh System (K023835) - Additional predicate
### Device Description E.
The CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System is a system of intervertebral body fusion devices consisting of cages and implantation instrumentation. The cages feature a bulleted nose to aid in implant insertion. The proposed cages will offer a titanium alternative at certain geometries to the primary predicate system, which is currently only available in polymer/carbon fiber composite. The cages are available in varying shape and size configurations to match patient anatomy. The cages have ridges or teeth that resist rotation and migration and have cavities to accept packing of bone graft. The proposed cages will be implanted with the same instrumentation currently used in the system. The proposed cages will be offered sterile or non-sterile.
### F. Intended Use
The CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System is indicated for use as intervertebral body fusion devices in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbar spine (L2-S1). Patients should have six months of non-operative treatment prior to surgery. These implants are used to facilitate fusion in the lumbar spine and are placed via either a PLIF or TLIF approach using autogenous bone. When used as interbody fusion devices, these implants are intended for use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation products.
The CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (i.e., T1-L5) to replace a diseased vertebral body resected or excised for the treatment of tumors, to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore height of a collapsed vertebral body. This system is also indicated for treating fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. This system is designed to restore the biomechanical integrity of the anterior, middle, and posterior spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. When used as a vertebral body replacement device, this system is intended for the use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation products.
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### G. Summary of Similarities and Differences in Technological Characteristics, Performance and Intended Use
The proposed additions to the CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System are equivalent to the predicate and reference devices within the system (reference K140759 and K081917), except for a change in the material. Currently, the CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System cages are available in polymer/carbon fiber composite. The proposed cages will be available in titanium alloy, the same material as used in the DEVEX System (K023835).
### H. Materials
The proposed additions to the CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System cages will be manufactured from Ti-6A1-4V-Eli titanium alloy and conforms to the standard specifications for surgical implant applications defined in ASTM F136.
### I. Performance Data
A summary of performance data per ASTM F-2077 is included to characterize the subject CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System cages addressed in this notification. Dynamic axial compression testing verified the mechanical strength of the proposed titanium implants. A finite element analysis also confirmed the axial compressive strength of the material compared to the predicate. No other testing was required because the only modification that would affect performance compared to predicate and reference devices within the CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System (K140759, K081917) is the material, which is used for the same indications in the predicate DEVEX System (K023835).
#### J. Conclusion
Both the Performance Testing and Substantial Equivalence Justification demonstrate that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Based on the 510(k) flowchart and the review of performance data, the proposed titanium cages in the CONCORDE Bullet Spinal System are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The technological characteristics between the proposed device and its predicates are substantially equivalent and the performance data raises no new questions of safety or effectiveness. Additionally, the proposed device does not constitute a new intended use.
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