The MC Bio Supertack tacks are used for the stabilization of absorbable and non-absorbable membranes during the bone tissue regeneration and bone repair in the maxillofacial or mandibular area. The MC Bio SUPERTACK system is designed to stabilize barrier membranes onto cortical plate bone, this may be used in maxillofacial or mandibular bone. Gnereral patient health, bone type and quality, and functional loads exerted should be considered and carefully evaluated prior to use.
Device Story
MC Bio Supertack system consists of 3mm, 4mm, and 5mm titanium alloy bone tacks and associated instrumentation; used for stabilizing barrier membranes onto cortical bone in maxillofacial or mandibular procedures. Tacks feature lenticular, tapered heads, non-threaded shafts, and barbs at the tip for bone retention. Clinician uses insertion instrument to pick up tack from holder, positions it at site, and secures it via firm hammer taps. Tacks are removed post-healing using periosteal elevator or scalpel. Device is non-sterile, intended for single-use, and requires steam sterilization before use. Benefits include membrane stabilization to facilitate bone regeneration.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes MTT cytotoxicity testing (no cytotoxic potential), steam sterilization validation, and flexional testing demonstrating equivalence to the predicate. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI alloy (ASTM F136). Form factor: 3mm, 4mm, 5mm tacks with lenticular head, tapered head, and barb tip. Anodized blue finish. Sterilization: Steam. Connectivity: None (mechanical device).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring stabilization of absorbable or non-absorbable barrier membranes onto cortical plate bone during bone tissue regeneration or repair in the maxillofacial or mandibular area.
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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May 26, 2016
Eli-Ka Technologies Mr. Luigi Girotto 209 Madison Ave.-Suite D Monrovia, CA 91016
Re: K151540
Trade/Device Name: MC BIO "SuperTack " tack 3mm, 4mm and 5mm Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4880 Regulation Name: Intra-osseous fixation screw or wire Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DZL Dated: Mav 28, 2015 Received: April 27, 2016
Dear Mr. Girotto:
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) K151540
Device Name
MC BIO Supertack tack 3mm, 4mm and 5mm
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MC Bio Supertack tacks are used for the stabilization of absorbable membranes during the bone tissue regeneration and bone repair in the maxillofacial or mandibular area.
The MC Bio Supertack system is designed to stabilize barrier membranes onto cortical plate bone, this may be used in maxillofacial or mandibular bone.
General patient health, bone type and quality, and functional loads exerted should be considered and carefully evaluated prior to use.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> </span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> | <div> <span> </span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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May 25, 2016
### 510(k) Summary
510 (k) OWNER: Eli-Ka Technologies, 209 Madison Ave. - Suite D, Monrovia, CA 91016 - USA Tel: 626-256-3674 Fax: 626-205-3994 Email: elika@matheengines.com
Contact: Luigi Girotto Tel: 626-256-3674 Email: elika@matheengines.com
#### MANUFACTURER NAME: MC Bio s.r.l., Via Cavour 2, 22074 LOMAZZO (CO) - ITALY Tel.: +39 02 36714256 - +39 02 36714257 - Fax: +39 02 36714261 - Email: administration@coneimplant.com
Trade Name: MC BIO "SuperTack " tack 3mm, 4mm and 5mm
Common Name: Tack, Pin, Membrane fixation system
Classification Name: Intra-osseous fixation screw or wire
Product Code: DZL
Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 872.4880
Class: II
#### PREDICATE DEVICE ( PRIMARY ): K100182 - SALVIN Bone Tack 3mm and 5mm
#### REFERENCE PREDICATE DEVICE :
| Company | Trade Name | 510 ( k ) Summary |
|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Biohorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | The AutoTac SystemTM Titanium Tack | KO22790 |
| Hager & Meisinger GmbH | Meisinger MEITAC | K130682 |
| IMTEC Corporation | IMTEC Bone Tack | K973180 |
| Porex Surgical, Inc | Medpore Fixation System- cranial | K101835 |
| Lancer Orthodontics | Storm Mini Screw | K122069 |
DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The MC Bio SUPERTACK System consists of 3mm, 4mm and 5mm bone tacks and associated instrumentation.
The tacks material consist of Titanium alloy, as specified in ASTM F136 STANDARD for Wrought
Titanium- 6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy, anodized blue color.
The devices are provided non-sterile.
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EliKa Technologies 209 Madison Ave. - Suite D Monrovia, CA 91016
**MC Bio Supertack**
INTENDED USE: The MC Bio Supertack tacks are used for the stabilization of absorbable and non-absorbable membranes during the bone tissue regeneration and bone repair in the maxillofacial or mandibular area. The MC Bio SUPERTACK system is designed to stabilize barrier membranes onto cortical plate bone, this may be used in
maxillofacial or mandibular bone.
Gnereral patient health, bone type and quality, and functional loads exerted should be considered and carefully evaluated prior to use.
TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES: as described in this submission the MC Bio SUPERTACK is substantially equivalent to the predicate or to other devices cleared by the agency for commercial distribution in the United States. The analysis of the mechanical properties, the indication for use, the materials, the labelling etc., between the predicate and the subject device, have demonstrated that the MC Bio SUPERTACK is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
| Device | Salvin Bone Tack System | MC Bio Supertack System |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| TECHNICAL<br>DRAWING<br>FEATURES<br>3mm TACK | 1-Lenticular Head.<br>2-Tapered Head<br>3-No thread on the shaft<br>4-Barb at the tip | 1-Lenticular Head.<br>2-Tapered Head<br>3-No thread on the shaft<br>4-Barb at the tip |
| TECHNICAL<br>DRAWING<br>FEATURES<br>5mm TACK | 1-Lenticular Head.<br>2-Tapered Head<br>3-No thread on the shaft<br>4-Barb at the tip | 1-Lenticular Head.<br>2-Tapered Head<br>3-No thread on the shaft<br>4-Barb at the tip |
| Use | To stabilize Barrier Membranes onto<br>cortical bone plates | To stabilize Barrier Membranes onto<br>cortical bone plates |
| Tack<br>MATERIAL | Ti 6Al 4V | Ti 6Al 4V |
| Tack<br>NOMINAL<br>LENGTH | 3mm - 5mm | 3mm - 4mm – 5mm |
| Tack HEAD<br>DIAMETER | 2.475 mm | 2.50 mm |
| Sterility<br>condition (out of<br>the firm) of the<br>tacks | NON-STERILE | NON-STERILE |
| Recommended<br>Sterilization<br>method | Steam | Steam |
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EliKa Technologies 209 Madison Ave. - Suite D Monrovia, CA 91016
## MC Bio Supertack
Annex 1 R.4
May 25, 2016
| Way to take the<br>tack from the<br>tack holder and<br>to carry it to the<br>placement site | Pressing the Insertion Instrument on<br>the Head of the tack | Pressing the Insertion Instrument on the<br>Head of the tack |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Placement of the<br>tack in the<br>cortical bone | By a firm tap with the hammer on the<br>Insertion instrument | By a firm tap with the hammer on the<br>Insertion instrument |
| Stabilization of<br>the tack in the<br>Bone | The tack has a barb at the tip | The tack has a barb at the tip |
| Removing from<br>the bone | The head tack has two tapered external<br>areas, that allow to dislodge the tack by<br>using a periosteal elevator, scalpel or<br>other thin flat instrument | The head tack has two tapered external<br>areas, that allow to dislodge the tack by<br>using a periosteal elevator, scalpel or other<br>thin flat instrument |
| Re-use of the<br>tack | Not RECOMMENDED | MC Bio Supertacks are for single use only<br>therefore reuse of the tacks is NOT<br>recommended |
| Maximum<br>duration of<br>implantation | Time not defined | MC Bio Supertack tacks are not intended<br>for long-term implantation, but should be<br>removed upon completion of the healing<br>process |
#### NON-CLINICAL TESTING:
| Test | Result |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| MTT cytotoxicity | No Cytoxic Potential |
| Sterilization validation | Steam Sterilization cycle validated |
| Flexional test | Reduction of max stress value vs. predicate |
As described in the submission, engineering inspections, dimensional and technological comparisons and the MTT cytotoxicity test have demonstrated the equivalence with the predicate.
The Blue color of the MC Bio Supertack , obtained by anodization of the titanium, does not modify the biocompatibility of the material: Titanium alloy as specified in the ASTM F136 standard.
CONCLUSION: the function and intended use, material, possible product have been evaluated as acceptable and equivalent to predicated device
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EliKa Technologies 209 Madison Ave. - Suite D Monrovia, CA 91016
# MC Bio Supertack
Annex 1 R.4
May 25, 2016
Based on the information provided in the summary, we conclude that the MC Bio Supertack tacks are equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device described.
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