K160545 · Pega Medical, Inc. · HSB · Nov 23, 2016 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K160545
Device Name
GAP ENDO-EXO MEDULLARY SYSTEM
Applicant
Pega Medical, Inc.
Product Code
HSB · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 23, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3020
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System is indicated as a temporary implant to assure alignment, stabilization and fixation of long bones that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformities or fractures caused by trauma or disease. The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System is used for pediatric patients (child and adolescent) ages 2 to 21. It is indicated for correction of the following conditions: - Diaphyseal fracture of the femur, tibia and humerus - Fractures of the femoral neck - Subtrochanteric, intertrochanteric and combination fractures - Correction of deformities (OI, Coxa vara, Coxa valga) - Nonunions and malunions
Device Story
The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System is an orthopedic implant system for pediatric long bone fixation. It consists of a cannulated intramedullary nail combined with plates, secured via lag and mechanical screws. The device is used by surgeons in a clinical/OR setting to stabilize fractures or correct deformities. The system provides mechanical support to bone segments, facilitating healing and alignment. The current modification involves a redesigned distal locking mechanism for the 4.8mm nail, utilizing 2.5mm unicortical pins instead of 3.0mm bicortical screws to improve mechanical resistance and fatigue life. The device is a temporary implant; it does not involve software or algorithms.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical or animal testing was performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing (static and fatigue loading with offset axial compression) comparing the modified 4.8mm nail design to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Intramedullary cannulated nail system; diameters 4.8-12.0mm; lengths 160-320mm. Components include lag screws, mechanical screws, and plates. Distal locking uses 2.5mm unicortical pins. Mechanical fixation principle. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric patients (ages 2-21) requiring alignment, stabilization, and fixation of long bones (femur, tibia, humerus) following osteotomy for trauma or disease-related fractures, deformities (OI, Coxa vara, Coxa valga), nonunions, or malunions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.
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Pega Medical Inc. Ariel R. Dujovne President 1111 Autoroute Chomedey Laval, Quebec H7W 5J8 Canada
Re: K160545
Trade/Device Name: Gap Endo-Exo Medullary System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary fixation rod Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSB Dated: April 18, 2016 Received: April 19, 2016
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Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Wednesday, November 22nd, 2016
### 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Applicant : Pega Medical Inc. 1111 Highway Chomedey Laval, Quebec, Canada, H7W 5J8 Phone :1-877-739-5175 Fax :1-888-258-0760 Contact Person : Ariel R. Dujovne Proprietary Name : GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System Common Name : Intramedullarv Nail Device Classification : Class II Classification Name : Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories 21 CFR 888-3020 Device Product Code : нгв Establishment Registration Number : 9048931
### Intended Use:
The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System is indicated as a temporary implant to assure alignment, stabilization and fixation of long bones that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformities or fractures caused by trauma or disease. The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System is used for pediatric patients (child and adolescent) ages 2 to 21. It is indicated for correction of the following conditions:
- Diaphyseal fracture of the femur, tibia and humerus ●
- . Fractures of the femoral neck
- Subtrochanteric, intertrochanteric and combination fractures ●
- . Correction of deformities (OI, Coxa vara, Coxa valga)
- . Nonunions and malunions
### Description:
The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System consists of an intramedullary cannulated nail linked to various types of plates via lag and/or mechanical screws creating a combined Endomedullary/ Exomedullary osteosythesis device. The nail is available is diameters ranging from 4.8 to 12.0mm in 0.8mm increments. Lengths available range from 160 to 320mm. 2.5, 3 and 4mm cortical screws are used to secure the nail to the bone.
### Basis for substantial equivalent:
The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System is claimed to be substantially equivalent in design and function to the following predicate devices:
- 1. The GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System, Pega Medical Inc. [K111232]
- 2. The Fassier-Duval Telescopic IM System (Stainless steel or Ti pediatric Nail), Pega Medical Inc. [K041393/K020885]
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The intended use remains unchanged from the original GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System (K111232). Design changes have been validated via in-vitro biomechanical testing, when deemed necessary. The dimensional modification to the device maintains the effectiveness and increases the safety of the device.
### Summary of Technologies:
The technological characteristics of the GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System are the same or similar to the ones of the predicate devices. The subject device uses the exact same lag and mechanical screws to fix onto the various plates at the level of the proximal femur. However, for distal locking of the subject device was redesigned for locking with Ø2.5mm unicortical pins instead of Ø3.0mm bicortical screws in the Ø4.8mm GAP Nail, which increases the mechanical resistance and fatigue life of the Ø4.8mm GAP Nail at the level of the distal pinning because of the reduction in the size of the locking holes when compared to the predicate device.
### Non-clinical Performance Data:
The proposed modification on the design of the distal holes of the 4.8 mm GAP Nail was tested through bench testing in static and fatigue loading with an offset axial compression test set-up. The results indicate that the new design increases mechanical resistance and fatigue life compared to the predicate Ø4.8mm GAP Nail design [K111232].
No Animal or Clinical testing was performed.
### Clinical Performance Data:
No clinical testing is provided as a basis for substantial equivalence.
### Conclusion:
Based on the similarities of intended use, design, materials, manufacturing methods and packaging, the GAP Endo-Exo Medullary System has been established substantially equivalent to the previously cleared predicate devices. The literature supports the use of this product as safe and effective for its intended use; the anticipated benefits of such system outweigh any possible residual risks.
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