The Salto Talaris ankle prosthesis is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary or revision surgery for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatic, or degenerative arthritis. Components are intended for cemented use only. The Salto XT ankle prosthesis is indicated as a total ankle replacement in revision surgeries only for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, post-traumatic, or degenerative arthritis. Components are intended for cemented use only.
Device Story
Salto XT and Salto Talaris are semi-constrained total ankle replacement systems designed to reproduce ankle kinematics. The system comprises a metal tibial base, a metal talar component, and a conforming UHMWPE articulating insert. Components are implanted via surgical procedure; fixation is achieved using bone cement. The device replaces damaged ankle joint surfaces to restore function and reduce pain in patients with severe arthritis. The current submission adds new components to the Salto XT and new sizes/thicknesses to the Salto Talaris insert range. All components are compatible with previously cleared Salto Talaris components.
Indicated for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, post-traumatic, or degenerative arthritis requiring total ankle replacement (primary or revision for Salto Talaris; revision only for Salto XT).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ankle joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace an ankle joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces and has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a talar resurfacing component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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Tornier Sas Séverine BONNETON Regulatory Affairs Manager. Special Projects 161 rue Lavoisier 38330 Montbonnot Saint Martin FRANCE
Re: K153452
Trade/Device Name: Salto XT, Salto Talaris Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3110 Regulation Name: Ankle joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSN Dated: July 11, 2016 Received: July 12, 2016
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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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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: January 31, 2017
See PRA Statement below.
# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K153452
Device Name Salto Talaris
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Salto Talaris ankle prosthesis is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary or revision surgery for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatic, or degenerative arthritis.
Components are intended for cemented use only.
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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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: January 31, 2017
See PRA Statement below.
# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K153452
Device Name Salto XT
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Salto XT ankle prosthesis is indicated as a total ankle replacement in revision surgeries only for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, post-traumatic, or degenerative arthritis.
Components are intended for cemented use only.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Summary of Safety and Effectiveness information Traditional 510(k) Premarket - Salto XT, Salto Talaris
Regulatory authority: 21 CFR 807.92
Date prepared: 25 November 2015
| 1) Device name | |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade name: | Salto XT |
| Common name: | Total-Ankle Prosthesis |
| Classification name: | 888.3110 Ankle joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis |
| Trade name: | Salto Talaris |
| Common name: | Total-Ankle Prosthesis |
| Classification name: | 888.3110 Ankle joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis |
2) Submitter : TORNIER SAS 161 rue Lavoisier 38330 Montbonnot Saint Martin- France Registration Number: 3000931034
# 3) Company contact :
Tornier Mrs Séverine BONNETON Regulatory Affairs Manager, Special Projects 161, rue Lavoisier 38334 Montbonnot Saint-Martin - FRANCE Tel: 00 33 4 76 61 35 51 Fax: 00 33 4 76 61 35 59 E-mail: severine.bonneton(a)tornier.com
# 4) Classification
| Device class: | Class II |
|-----------------------|------------|
| Classification panel: | Orthopedic |
| Product code: | HSN |
- 5) Equivalent / Predicate device :
Primary predicate:
Salto Talaris, TORNIER, K060544, K090076, K130533.
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TORNIER S.A.S. 161, rue Lavoisier 38334 MONTBONNOT CEDEX FRANCE
Tél. : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 00 Fax : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 33 S.A.S. au capital de 35 043 008 € SIRET : 070 501 275 000 21 R.C.S. : 070 501 275 CODE APE : 3250 A
SIEGE SOCIAL 161, rue Lavoisier - 38330 MONTBONNOT SAINT MARTIN - FRANCE
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Reference predicates:
Inbone II Total Ankle System, Wright Medical Technology, Inc, K100886, K103374, K133585. Infinity Total Ankle System, Wright Medical Technology, Inc, K123954, K140749 Agility Total Ankle Prosthesis. Depuy. Inc: K020541, K053569, K122395
#### 6) Device description :
The cleared Salto Talaris and the new Salto XT are intended for total ankle replacement. Both are a semiconstrained anatomical design, which reproduces the kinematics of the ankle joint. And both consist of two mating components: a metal tibial base in association with a conforming polyethylene articulating insert, and a metal talar component.
The submission seeks clearance for:
- the addition of new components to the Salto XT (tibial and talar components).
- the addition of a new size and new thicknesses to the cleared range of Salto Talaris tibial inserts.
The tibial inserts are compatible with both Salto Talaris (K060544, K090076, K130533) and the new Salto XT. The new device Salto XT has been designed to be compatible with the cleared and the new Salto Talaris tibial inserts. All Salto XT components are compatible with cleared Salto Talaris components.
## 7) Materials :
The Salto XT tibial base is manufactured from titanium alloy and the Salto XT talar component is manufactured from chromium cobalt alloy. The Salto XT tibial and talar components are coated with titanium plasma spray.
The Salto Talaris tibial inserts are manufactured from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).
#### 8) Indications :
#### Salto XT:
The Salto XT ankle prosthesis is indicated as a total ankle replacement in revision surgeries only for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, post-traumatic, or degenerative arthritis.
Components are intended for cemented use only.
#### Salto Talaris:
The Salto Talaris ankle prosthesis is indicated as a total ankle replacement in primary or revision surgery for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, post-traumatic, or degenerative arthritis.
Components are intended for cemented use only.
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TORNIER S.A.S. 161, rue Lavoisier 38334 MONTBONNOT CEDEX FRANCE
Tél. : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 00 Fax : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 33
S.A.S. au capital de 35 043 008 € SIRET : 070 501 275 000 21 R.C.S. : 070 501 275 CODE APE : 3250 A
SIEGE SOCIAL 161, rue Lavoisier - 38330 MONTBONNOT SAINT MARTN - FRANCE
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# 9) Summary of technological characteristics
| Main features or system<br>characteristics | | Salto XT | Salto Talaris | INBONE II | INFINITY | AGILITY |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Materials | Tibial<br>component | Titanium alloy | CoCr alloy | Titanium alloy | Titanium alloy | Titanium alloy |
| | Tibial Insert | UHMWPE | UHMWPE | UHMWPE | UHMWPE | UHMWPE |
| | Talar<br>component | CoCr alloy | CoCr alloy | CoCr alloy | Titanium alloy | CoCr alloy |
| | Coating | Titanium<br>plasma spray | Titanium plasma<br>spray | Titanium plasma<br>spray | Commercially<br>pure Titanium | Commercially<br>pure Titanium |
| Sizes | Tibial<br>component | 4 sizes | 4 sizes | 9 sizes<br>(right & left) | 8 sizes | 6 sizes<br>(right & left) |
| | Tibial insert | 5 sizes cleared + 1 new size<br>(right & left) | | 10 sizes with<br>different<br>thicknesses for<br>each size | 8 sizes with<br>different<br>thicknesses for<br>each size | 6 sizes (insert /<br>revision /<br>revision +2) |
| | Talar<br>component | 4 sizes<br>(right & left) | 4 sizes<br>(right & left) | 5 sizes<br>(right & left) | 5 sizes | 6 sizes (posterior<br>augmented /<br>revision) |
| Indications for use | | Total ankle<br>replacement | Total ankle<br>replacement | Total ankle<br>replacement | Total ankle<br>replacement | Total ankle<br>replacement |
| Method of fixation | | cemented | cemented | cemented | cemented | cemented |
| Terminal sterilization | | Gamma | Gamma | Gamma | Gamma | Gamma |
| Manufacturer | | Tornier | Tornier | Wright Medical<br>Technology, Inc | Wright Medical<br>Technology, Inc | Depuy, Inc |
| K-number | | K153452 | K060544<br>K090076<br>K130533 | K100886<br>K103374<br>K123059 | K123954<br>K140749 | K020541<br>K053569<br>K122395 |
The indications for use, materials, method of fixation processes for the Salto XT are identical or equivalent to the predicate devices.
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TORNIER S.A.S. 161, rue Lavoisier 38334 MONTBONNOT CEDEX FRANCE
Tél. : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 00 Fax : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 33
S.A.S. au capital de 35 043 008 € SIRET : 070 501 275 000 21 R.C.S. : 070 501 275 CODE APE : 3250 A
SIEGE SOCIAL 161, rue Lavoisier - 38330 MONTBONNOT SAINT MARTIN -FRANCE
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#### 10) Non-clinical testing
The following non-clinical tests were performed:
- Tibial fatigue The aim of the tibial fatigue test is to evaluate the fatigue strength of the Salto XT . tibial tray.
- Insert locking mechanism The aim of the insert locking mechanism test is to measure the locking strength of insert and tray assembly.
- Talar stability with bone: The aim of talar stability test is to check the talar connection to the bone of the Salto XT.
- -Contact pressure - The aim of the contact pressurement test is to compare the contact pressure profile between the Salto XT talar component and its predicate device.
- -Wear - The aim of the wear test is to check the resistance of the Salto XT and to compare it to the resistance of the predicate.
The results of these tests demonstrate that the proposed new Salto Talaris tibial inserts are equivalent to the predicate devices.
# 11) Substantial conclusion equivalence
Based upon comparative analysis, substantial equivalence of the new Salto XT and the new Salto Talaris tibial inserts to the predicates can be demonstrated on the following grounds, according to the FDA's Guidelines for Substantial Equivalence Decision Making Process:
- The Salto XT and Salto Talaris inserts are comparable to the predicate devices. ı
- The Salto XT and Salto Talaris inserts have the same intended use as the cleared predicates and have same/similar indications for use.
- -Major technological characteristics are equivalent between the Salto Talaris inserts and the predicate devices:
- Equivalence of general features -
- -Equivalent materials,
- -Equivalent biomechanical features: mechanical characteristics, congruence of articular surfaces,
- Equivalent means of fixation -
- -Equivalent prosthetic dimensions
Therefore, in light of the above information, the Salto Talaris inserts are found to be equivalent to the predicate devices.
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TORNIER S.A.S. 161, rue Lavoisier 38334 MONTBONNOT CEDEX FRANCE
Tél. : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 00 Fax : 33 (0)4 76 61 35 33
S.A.S. au capital de 35 043 008 € SIRET : 070 501 275 000 21 R.C.S. : 070 501 275 CODE APE : 3250 A
SIEGE SOCIAL 161, rue Lavoisier - 38330 MONTBONNOT SAINT MARTN - FRANCE
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