The LOSPA Modular Knee System is intended for the treatment of diseases as follows: · Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis or avascular necrosis) or rheumatoid arthritis; · Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function; · Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability; · Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous arthroplasty procedure. The LOSPA Knee System is intended for cemented application only.
Device Story
The LOSPA Modular Knee System is a total knee joint replacement prosthesis used in orthopedic surgery to treat degenerative or post-traumatic knee conditions. The system consists of modular components including femoral components, tibial base plates, tibial inserts, patellar components, and various augments (distal/posterior femoral blocks, tibial half blocks), offset adaptors, and stem extensions. These components are implanted by orthopedic surgeons in a clinical setting to replace damaged joint surfaces and restore knee function. The device is intended for cemented application only. By providing a modular architecture, the system allows surgeons to address bone loss and ligamentous instability during primary or revision arthroplasty. The components are assembled intraoperatively to match patient anatomy, with fixation achieved via bone cement. The system aims to reduce pain, improve joint stability, and restore mobility for patients with severe knee joint disease.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical testing included tibial plate fatigue, constraint testing, contact analysis, insert disassembly, tibial insert post shear, wear testing, and augment/stem extension connectivity testing. Testing followed ASTM F1800, ASTM F1223, ASTM F1814, and ISO 14243 standards. Results indicated performance similar to or better than comparable devices.
Technological Characteristics
Modular knee prosthesis. Materials: Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy (ASTM F75, ASTM F1537) and UHMWPE (ASTM F648). Augments/blocks made of titanium alloy (ASTM F136). Components include femoral/tibial modules, augments, offset adaptors, and stem extensions. Fixation: Cemented. Sterilization: Supplied sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with painful, disabling knee joint disease (non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, or rheumatoid arthritis), post-traumatic loss of knee function, or moderate varus/valgus/flexion deformity requiring stabilization. Also indicated for revision of failed osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous arthroplasty. Intended for cemented use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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December 1, 2016
Corentec Co., Ltd J.S. Daniel Senior Manager/Engineer -RA/QA 8F Chungho Tower, 483, Gangnam-daero Seocho Gu. Seoul. 137-040 KR
Re: K160157 Trade/Device Name: LOPSA Modular Knee System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JWH Dated: January 20, 2016 Received: January 22, 2016
Dear J.S. Daniel:
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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for 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)
K160157
Device Name
LOSPA Modular Knee System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The LOSPA Modular Knee System is intended for the treatment of diseases as follows:
· Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis or avascular necrosis) or rheumatoid arthritis;
· Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function;
· Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability;
· Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous arthroplasty procedure.
The LOSPA Knee System is intended for cemented application only.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
For activities identified in 33 CFR 160.3, Subpart C, as pilot
Other: For activities not identified in 33 CFR 160.3, Subpart C
|× | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
# Corentec Co., Ltd.
# LOSPA Modular Knee System
24th Sept., 2016
# ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Manufacturer | Corentec Co., Ltd. |
|--------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| | 12, Yeongsanhong 1-gil, Ipjang-Myeon, Seobuk-Gu |
| | Cheonan-si, Chungchongnam-do, South Korea |
| Telephone: | +82-41-585-7114 |
| Fax: | +82-41-585-7113 |
| Official Contact | J.S. Daniel |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| | Senior Manager/Engineer – Global RA/QA |
| | Corentec Co., Ltd |
| | 8F Chungho Tower, 483, Gangnam-daero, |
| | Seocho Gu, Seoul, Korea 137-040 |
| | Ph: +82 70 4393 3819 Fax: +82 2 3445 5467 |
| | Email: jsdaniel@corentec.com |
# DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | LOSPA Modular Knee System |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Total Knee Joint Replacement Prosthesis |
| Classification Regulations: | 21 CFR 888.3560 |
| Class: | II |
| Product Codes: | JWH, MBH |
| Classification Panel: | Orthopedic Products Panel |
| Reviewing Branch: | Orthopedic Devices Branch |
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The LOSPA Modular Knee System is intended for the treatment of diseases as follows:
- . Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis or avascular necrosis) or rheumatoid arthritis;
- Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function; ●
- Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures . can be returned to adequate function and stability;
- Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of . previous arthroplasty procedure.
The LOSPA Knee System is intended for cemented application only.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The LOSPA Modular Knee System components are similar to "LOSPA Total Knee System" cleared under K110404, K121037 & K130673 which consists of Femoral Components, Tibial Base plate, Tibial Insert, Patellar Components and related Instrumentation and are Patella Femoral Tibial Knee Prosthesis Systems, intended for cemented total knee arthroplasty, and all have same indications for use. The subject components, is a line extension to include extension stems with stem plugs and offset adaptors, distal and posterior femoral augments.
### A) LOSPA Modular Femoral Component
Femoral components are available in PS design only. There are 13 sizes, #1 to #16, except for #2, #10 & #15, each for left and right sides. The ranges of dimensions are the same for both subject devices, LOSPA Modular Knee System & cleared devices LOSPA TKR System under K110404 & K130673.
Similar to Corentec's cleared devices LOSPA TKR System all femoral components of LOSPA Modular Knee System are manufactured from cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy conforming to ASTM F75, Standard Specification for Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy Castings and Casting Alloy for Surgical Implants (UNS R30075).
#### B) LOSPA Modular Tibial Base plate (with Hole Cap)
LOSPA Modular Knee System tibial base plate with hole cap is based on the design of the LOSPA Knee System tibial base plate. Modular tibial base plate is available in 13 sizes, #1 to #16, except for #2, #10 & #15. The antero-posterior (AP) lengths range from 36 mm to 58 mm, and the medio-lateral (ML) length ranges from 55 mm to 86 mm.
Similar to Corentec's cleared devices LOSPA TKR System all tibial base bplates of LOSPA Modular Knee System are manufactured from cobalt-chromium-molybdenum
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alloy conforming to ASTM F75. Standard Specification for Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy Castings and Casting Alloy for Surgical Implants (UNS R30075).
## C) LOSPA Constrained Tibial Insert with locking rod
LOSPA Modular Knee System tibial insert constrained with locking rod is based on the design of the LOSPA Knee System tibial insert. This component doesn't have distinction of both sides (left side and right side).
Tibial insert constrained are available in PS type only. There are 13 sizes, #1 to #16, except for #2, #10 & #15. The bearing spacing (in the frontal plane, the distance between the femoral condyles), s either 36 mm or 44 mm. Similar to Corentec's cleared devices LOSPA TKR System all tibial inserts of LOSPA Modular Knee System are manufactured from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene conforming to ASTM F648, Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder and Fabricated Form for Surgical Implants. The locking rod is made from CoCr alloy as per ASTM F1537, Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28Chromium-6Molybdenum Alloys for Surgical Implants (UNS R31537, UNS R31538, and UNS R31539) and designed to constrain the tibial insert with the tibial base plate.
### D) LOSPA Femoral Distal block with fixation bolt-Pocket type
Femoral distal block consist of fixation bolt at all time. They are available in 5mm, 10mm thickness. They are compatible with modular femoral component, but must be fixed through screw fixation. These parts are used to cover loss of bone in revision surgery.
Femoral distal block and femoral posterior block are manufactured from titanium alloy conforming to ASTM F136, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI (Extra Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNSR56401)
### E) LOSPA Femoral Posterior block with fixation bolt-Pocket Type
Femoral posterior block consist of fixation bolt at all time. They are available in 5mm, 10mm, 15 mm thickness. They are compatible with modular femoral component, but must be fixed through screw fixation. These parts are used to cover loss of bone in revision surgery.
Femoral distal block and femoral posterior block are manufactured from titanium alloy conforming to ASTM F136, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI(Extra Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNSR56401).
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#### F) LOSPA Tibial Half Block with Fixation Bolt-Pocket Type
Tibial half block consists of fixation bolt at all time. They are available in 5mm, 10 mm, 15 mm thickness of medial or lateral sides. They are compatible with modular tibial base plate, but must be fixed through screw fixation. These parts are used to cover loss of bone in revision surgery.
Tibial half block is manufactured from titanium alloy conforming to ASTM F136, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI(Extra Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNSR56401)
#### G) LOSPA Offset Adaptor with Nut
Offset adaptor consist of screw locking nut at all time. Offset adaptor with nut don't have distinction of both sides (left side and right side). Offset adaptor has offset 2 to 8 mm length, and can be used with modular femoral component and modular tibial base plate, stem extension in revision surgery.
Offset adaptor nut are manufactured from cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy conforming to ASTM F1537, Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloys for Surgical Implants (UNS R31537, UNS R31538, and UNSR31539)
#### H) LOSPA Stem Extension-Cemented
LOSPA Stem extension-Cemented provides screw to raise fixed force with modular femoral component, modular tibial base plate without stem plug. And it can be used with offset adaptor optionally. LOSPA Stem extension-Cemented has Ø9~Ø20 mm. The Cemented stem extension lengths range from 10 mm (5 mm increment till 20 mm and 10 mm increment till 180 mm).
LOSPA Stem extension-Cemented are manufactured from cobalt-chromiummolybdenum alloy conforming to ASTM F1537, Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloys for Surgical Implants (UNS R31537, UNS R31538. and UNSR31539)
### I) LOSPA Hole cap
LOSPA Hole cap is assembled with modular tibial base plate. If modular tibial base plate needs augment (tibial half block with fixation bolt), it will be removed from modular tibial base plate. And there is additional composition detached from LOSPA Modular tibial base plate with hole cap.
LOSPA Hole cap is manufactured from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene conforming to ASTM F648. Standard Specification.
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## J) LOSPA Stem plug
LOSPA Stem plug is assembled with modular femoral component, modular tibial base plate unless it doesn't use stem extension for revision surgery.
LOSPA stem plug is manufactured from cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy conforming to ASTM F1537, Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloys for Surgical Implants (UNS R31537, UNS R31538, and UNSR31539)
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
LOSPA Modular Knee System is substantially equivalent in indications and design principles to the following predicate devices, each of which has been determined by FDA to be substantially equivalent, as below,
| Predicate<br>Type | Manufacturer | Trade or Proprietary<br>or Model Name | 510(k) |
|-------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------|---------|
| Primary | Zimmer | NexGen LCCK | K960279 |
| Additional | Stryker | Scorpio TS | K994128 |
Following devices are used as reference devices,
| Manufacturer | Trade or Proprietary or Model Name | 510(k) |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------|
| Smith & Nephew | Genesis II Total Knee System | K962137 |
| Plus Orthopedics | RT-Plus Modular Knee | K023667 |
| Medacta<br>International, SA | GMK Revision Knee System | K102437 |
| Howmedica<br>Osteonics Corp. | Scorpio NRG Knee System | K030978 |
| DePuy | DePuy PFC Sigma Knee System | K060515 |
| Corentec | Eaum (LOSPA) TKR System | K110404 |
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#### PERFORMANCE TESTING- BENCH
The LOSPA Modular Knee System components were subjected to a series testing requirements to demonstrate substantial equivalence and included methods described in the following standards: ASTM F1800; ASTM F1223; ASTM F1814 and ISO 14243. Mechanical testing of the subject device consisted of tibial plate fatigue testing, constraint test, contact analysis, Insert disassembly test, and tibial insert post shear test, wear testing and augment & stem extension connectivity testing. LOSPA Modular TKR System performed either similar or better than comparable similar devices. Any differences in technological characteristic between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety or efficacy.
At a high level, the LOSPA Modular Knee System has the following similarities to the predicate devices:
- has similar intended use. о
- has similar indications for use, O
- use similar operating principles, O
- O incorporates similar basic designs,
- incorporates similar materials, and O
- is supplied sterile O
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