TRYPTIK2C-Plate® Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended to be used for temporary stabilization of the cervical spine (C2-C7) during the development of solid spinal fusion in patients with instability caused by the following degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumor, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, deformity (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusions
Device Story
System consists of anterior cervical plates and polyaxial bone screws; provides temporary stabilization of cervical spine (C2-C7) as adjunct to spinal fusion. Plates attach to anterior vertebral body; screws provide fixation. Used in surgical settings by orthopedic or neurosurgeons. Benefits include immobilization of spinal segments to facilitate solid fusion. Device is purely mechanical; no software or algorithm involved.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical performance evaluated per ASTM F1717-15, including static compression bending, static tension bending, static torsion, and dynamic compression bending. Additional in-house static push-out testing performed. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Constructed of Titanium alloy Ti6Al4V ELI (ISO 5832.3, ASTM F136). System includes 1-4 level plates (2.4mm thick, 16.5mm wide) and polyaxial bone screws (4.0mm/4.5mm diameter). Features integrated expansive rings for anti-back out (one-step locking). Gamma sterilized. Mechanical fixation principle.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary stabilization of cervical spine (C2-C7) in patients with instability due to degenerative disc disease, trauma (fractures), tumor, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, deformity (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), pseudarthrosis, or failed previous fusions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of titanium. It consists of various vertebral plates that are punched into each of a series of vertebral bodies. An eye-type screw is inserted in a hole in the center of each of the plates. A braided cable is threaded through each eye-type screw. The cable is tightened with a tension device and it is fastened or crimped at each eye-type screw. The device is used to apply force to a series of vertebrae to correct “sway back,” scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), or other conditions.
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March 28, 2016
SPINEART Mr. Franck Pennesi Director of Industry & Quality International Center Cointrin 20 route de pré-bois, CP1813 Geneva, 1215 SWITZERLAND
Re: K153042
Trade/Device Name: TRYPTIK2C-plate® Anterior Cervical Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3060 Regulation Name: Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KWO Dated: March 3, 2016 Received: March 7, 2016
Dear Mr. Pennesi:
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) | K153042 | | |
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| Device Name | TRYPTIK2C-Plate® Anterior Cervical Plate System | | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | TRYPTIK2C-Plate® Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended to be used for temporary stabilization of the cervical spine (C2-C7) during the development of solid spinal fusion in patients with instability caused by the following degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), trauma (including fractures), tumor, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, deformity (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusions | | |
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## TRADITIONAL 510k TRYPTIK2c-Plate ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
| | SPINEART |
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| Submitted by | International Center Cointrin |
| | 20 route de pré-bois |
| | CP1813 |
| | 1215 GENEVA 15 |
| | SWITZERLAND |
| Contacts | Franck PENNESI Director of Industry & Quality |
| | Phone : +41 22 570 1246 Fax : +41 22 799 40 26 |
| | Mail : fpennesi@spineart.com |
| | Regulatory contact : Dr Isabelle DRUBAIX (Idée Consulting) |
| | Mail : idrubaix@nordnet.fr |
| Date Prepared | March 3rd 2016 |
| Common Name | Anterior Cervical Plate System |
| Trade Name | TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System |
| Classification Name | Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis |
| Class | II |
| Product Code | KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body |
| CFR section | 888.3060 Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis |
| Device panel | ORTHOPEDIC |
| | Primary predicate: IST Anterior Cervical Plate System manufactured by Innovative |
| Legally marketed<br>predicate devices | Spinal Technologies Inc (K072650) |
| | Other predicates: Synthes Cervical Vertabrae Plates manufactured by Depuy |
| | Synthes (K792352); Synthes Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate manufactured by |
| | Synthes USA (K926453); Tosca Anterior Cervical Plate System manufactured by |
| | Signus Medizintechnik GMBH (K043082);Spider Cervical Plating (SCP) System |
| | manufactured by X-SPINE SYSTEMS, INC. (K052292) |
| Indications for use | TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System is intended to be used for |
| | temporary stabilization of the cervical spine (C2-C7) during the development of |
| | solid spinal fusion in patients with instability caused by the following |
| | degenerative disc disease (as defined by neck pain of discogenic origin with |
| | degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies), |
| | trauma (including fractures), tumor, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, deformity |
| | (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusions |
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| Description of the device | The TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System consists of a range of anterior cervical plates and polyaxial (variable angle) bone screws. The plate attaches to the anterior portion of the vertebral body of the cervical spine (C2-C7) and functions as an adjunct to fusion to provide immobilization and stabilization of cervical segments of the spine. |
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| Technological<br>Characteristics | The TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System consists of 1-level, 2-level, 3-level and 4-level plates with cancellous and cortical variable-angle bone screws. The Plate configurations are ranging in total lengths from 20mm (1-level) to 92mm (4-level). The plate is 2.4mm thick and 16.5mm wide and incorporates integrated expansive rings for anti-back out of the bone screws that functions as a one-step locking mechanism. The Screw range comes in two diameters, Ø 4.0 and Ø 4.5, and length is ranging from 12mm to 18mm with 2mm increment.<br>The TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plates and screws are all made of Titanium alloy Ti6Al4V ELI conforming to ISO 5832.3 and ASTM F136. The TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plates and screws are delivered sterile (gamma sterilization). The TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plate System is supplied with all the surgical instruments required for its installation. |
| Discussion of Testing | The following non-clinical tests were conducted according to ASTM F1717-15: Static Compression Bending, Static Tension Bending, Static Torsion and Dynamic Compression Bending. Results demonstrate comparable mechanical properties to the predicate devices. Additionally, static push-out testing has been conducted according to an in-house protocol. |
| Comparison to Predicate<br>Devices | The indications for use, design features and materials of the TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plates and screws are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate devices. The substantial equivalence of the TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plates and screws is supported by the performance testing, materials information, and data analysis provided within this Premarket Notification |
| Conclusion | Based on the above information, the TRYPTIK2C-Plate Anterior Cervical Plates and screws can be considered as substantially equivalent to its predicate devices in terms of intended use, material, design, mechanical properties and function. |
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