FastFrame External Fixation System - Knee Spanning, FastFrame External Fixation System - Damage Control
K151992 · Zimmer, Inc. · KTT · Nov 2, 2015 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K151992
Device Name
FastFrame External Fixation System - Knee Spanning, FastFrame External Fixation System - Damage Control
Applicant
Zimmer, Inc.
Product Code
KTT · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 2, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The FastFrame External Fixation System - Knee Spanning is indicated for use in treatment of long bone (distal femur, proximal tibia) fractures. Specifically, the system is intended for: - Stabilization of open or closed fractures about the knee, typically in the context of polytrauma or where open or alternative closed treatment is undesirable or otherwise contraindicated; - Arthrodesis and osteotomies with associated soft tissue problems about the knee; - Stabilization of limbs after removal of total knee arthroplasty for infection or other failure; - Stabilization of non-unions about the knee; and - Intraoperative temporary stabilization to assist with indirect reduction. The FastFrame External Fixation System - Damage Control is indicated for use in treatment of mid-shaft long bone (femur, tibia) fractures. Specifically, the system is intended for: - Stabilization of open or closed fractures of the femur and tibia, typically in the context of polytrauma or where open or alternative closed treatment is undesirable or otherwise contraindicated; - Stabilization of non-unions; and - Intraoperative temporary stabilization to assist with indirect reduction.
Device Story
FastFrame External Fixation System (Knee Spanning and Damage Control) provides external skeletal stabilization for long bone fractures. System consists of fixation half-pins, rigid clamps, and adjustable telescoping tubes (bars). Unlike predicate systems requiring intra-operative assembly, FastFrame components are pre-assembled and non-disassemblable by the end user. Provided in sterile convenience kits. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical or surgical settings to reduce and fix bone anatomy. Provides length distraction and polyaxial motion between clamp bodies. Benefits include rapid application in trauma settings and stable fixation for complex fractures or non-unions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including mechanical performance evaluation of construct rigidity and interconnection, and MRI compatibility assessment per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Metallic bone fixation system comprising half-pins, rigid clamps, and telescoping tubes. Pre-assembled, non-disassemblable configuration. Provided sterile. MRI Conditional per FDA 2014 guidance.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with long bone fractures (distal femur, proximal tibia, or mid-shaft femur/tibia) requiring external fixation, including polytrauma, non-unions, arthrodesis, osteotomies, or post-arthroplasty stabilization. Contraindicated where open or alternative closed treatment is preferred.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 2, 2015
Zimmer, Incorporated Sujith Kallur Regulatory Affairs Specialist P.O. Box 708 Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0708
Re: K151992
Trade/Device Name: FastFrame™ External Fixation System - Knee Spanning, FastFrame™ External Fixation System - Damage Control Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KTT, JDW Dated: October 5, 2015 Received: October 7, 2015
Dear Sujith Kallur:
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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
#### 510(k) Number (if known) K151992
Device Name
FastFrame™ External Fixation System - Knee Spanning
Indications for Use (Describe)
The FastFrame External Fixation System - Knee Spanning is indicated for use in treatment of long bone (distal femur, proximal tibia) fractures. Specifically, the system is intended for:
- Stabilization of open or closed fractures about the knee, typically in the context of polytrauma or where open or alternative closed treatment is undesirable or otherwise contraindicated;
- Arthrodesis and osteotomies with associated soft tissue problems about the knee;
- Stabilization of limbs after removal of total knee arthroplasty for infection or other failure;
- Stabilization of non-unions about the knee; and
- Intraoperative temporary stabilization to assist with indirect reduction.
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K151992
Device Name
FastFrameTM External Fixation System - Damage Control
Indications for Use (Describe)
The FastFrame External Fixation System - Damage Control is indicated for use in treatment of mid-shaft long bone (femur, tibia) fractures. Specifically, the system is intended for:
- Stabilization of open or closed fractures of the femur and tibia, typically in the context of polytrauma or where open or alternative closed treatment is undesirable or otherwise contraindicated;
- Stabilization of non-unions; and
- Intraoperative temporary stabilization to assist with indirect reduction.
| 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
| Sponsor: | Zimmer, Inc.<br>P.O. Box 708<br>Warsaw, IN 46581-0708 |
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| Contact Person: | Sujith M Kallur<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Trauma Regulatory Affairs<br>Telephone: 574-453-6350<br>Fax: 574-871-8760 |
| Date: | 07/16/2015 |
| Trade Name: | FastFrame™ External Fixation System - Knee Spanning,<br>and FastFrame™ External Fixation System - Damage<br>Control |
| Common Name: | External Fixation Frame Components |
| Classification Names<br>and References: | Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination,<br>Multiple Components (KTT) per 21 CFR 888.3030,<br>Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation<br>appliances and accessories and Pin, Fixation, Threaded<br>(JDW) per 21 CFR 888.3040, Smooth or threaded metallic<br>bone fixation fastener |
| Classification Panel: | Orthopedics/87 |
| Predicate Device(s): | XtraFix External Fixation System by Zimmer Inc.<br>K113383, cleared 6/26/2012 |
| Purpose and<br>Device Description: | The purpose of this 510(k) is to obtain marketing<br>clearance for the new devices, the FastFrame External<br>Fixation System - Knee Spanning, and FastFrame<br>External Fixation System - Damage Control. The systems<br>consists of fixation half- pins attached to rigid clamps<br>connected by adjustable telescoping tubes (bars) and are<br>intended for use in the treatment of long bone fractures<br>that require external fixation. |
| Intended Use/Indications for Use: | The FastFrame External Fixation System - Knee<br>Spanning is indicated for use in treatment of long bone |
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(distal femur, proximal tibia) fractures. Specifically, the system is intended for:
> -Stabilization of open or closed fractures about the knee, typically in the context of polytrauma or where open or alternative closed treatment is undesirable or otherwise contraindicated;
> - Arthrodesis and osteotomies with associated soft tissue problems about the knee;
> - Stabilization of limbs after removal of total knee arthroplasty for infection or other failure;
- Stabilization of non-unions about the knee; and
- Intraoperative temporary stabilization to assist with indirect reduction.
The FastFrame External Fixation System - Damage Control is indicated for use in treatment of mid-shaft long bone (femur, tibia) fractures. Specifically, the system is intended for:
> -Stabilization of open or closed fractures of the femur and tibia, typically in the context of polytrauma or where open or alternative closed treatment is undesirable or otherwise contraindicated;
- Stabilization of non-unions; and
- Intraoperative temporary stabilization to assist with indirect reduction.
Comparison to Predicate Device: Both the subject and predicate systems can be used to reduce and fix long bone anatomy. Both systems use bars, clamps, and fixation pins to achieve the clinical end result. Both systems allow for length distraction and polyaxial motion between clamp bodies.
> The major difference between the subject and predicate systems is that predicate system frame needs to be built intra-operatively. The FastFrame External Fixation Systems contains a frame which comes with clamps and bars (telescoping tubes) pre-assembled, and are not dissassemblable by the end user. The subject FastFrame External Fixation Systems are provided in sterile convenience kits as compared to the predicate system that
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| | is provided non-sterile, and must be steam sterilized prior to use. |
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| Performance Data (Nonclinical and/or Clinical): | Non-Clinical Performance and Conclusions: |
| | <b>Performance Evaluation</b> – The mechanical testing confirmed that the subject devices perform substantially equivalent in full construct rigidity and interconnection performance as compared to the predicate device. In addition, the <i>FastFrame</i> External Fixation System – Knee Spanning and <i>FastFrame</i> External Fixation System - Damage Control were found to be MRI Conditional per FDA Guidance “Establishing Safety and Compatibility of Passive Implants in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment” issued on December 11, 2014. |
| | Conclusions: The results demonstrate that the devices are safe and effective and substantially equivalent to the |
predicate devices.
Clinical Performance and Conclusions:
Clinical data and conclusions were not needed for these devices to show substantial equivalence.
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