The MINNE TIES MMF Suture System is an adjustable flexible plastic band that wraps between and around a tooth to create an anchorage point for maxilla-mandibular fixation and immobilization. MINNE TIES MMF System is suitable for: - Pre-operative fixation - Per-operative fixation - Short-term (up to 3 weeks) fixation for minimally displaced fractures - Splintage post jaw dislocation
Device Story
System comprises adjustable flexible plastic bands (polypropylene, polyester, stainless steel) used to establish maxilla-mandibular fixation (MMF) and immobilization; includes introducer and cheek retractor. Physician/clinician wraps bands between/around teeth in interdental space to create anchorage points; provides stabilizing occlusive force. Used in oral cavity for pre-operative, per-operative, or short-term (up to 3 weeks) fixation of minimally displaced fractures and post-dislocation splintage. Device is blunt to reduce oral mucosa damage and glove puncture risk. Output is mechanical stabilization of the jaw; assists clinical decision-making by providing temporary immobilization to facilitate healing or surgical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Substantial equivalence demonstrated through non-clinical bench testing including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, -5, -10), mechanical stability (fatigue, tensile strength, floss-out), corrosion resistance, system handling (cadaver test), and sterile barrier integrity (ASTM D4169, F1886-09, F2096-11, F88-09, F1980-07).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: polypropylene, polyester, stainless steel. Principle: mechanical fixation via interdental bands. Form factor: adjustable bands with introducer and cheek retractor. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ASTM D4169 (distribution), ASTM F1886/F2096/F88/F1980 (packaging/seal), ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135-1 (sterilization).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring maxilla-mandibular fixation and immobilization, including pre-operative fixation, per-operative fixation, short-term (up to 3 weeks) fixation for minimally displaced fractures, and splintage post jaw dislocation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intraoral ligature and wire lock is a metal device intended to constrict fractured bone segments in the oral cavity. The bone segments are stabilized by wrapping the ligature (wire) around the fractured bone segments and locking the ends together.
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April 11, 2017
Summit Medical, Inc. Nicole Dove QA/RA Manager 815 Northwest Parkway, Suite 100 St. Paul. Minnesota 55121
Re: K162046
Trade/Device Name: MINNE TIES MMF Suture System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4600 Regulation Name: Intraoral Ligature And Wire Lock Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYX Dated: March 16, 2017 Received: March 17, 2017
Dear Nicole Dove:
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) K162046
Device Name MINNE TIES MMF Suture System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MINNE TIES MMF Suture System is an adjustable flexible plastic band that wraps between and around a tooth to create an anchorage point for maxilla-mandibular fixation and immobilization. MINNE TIES MMF System is suitable for:
- Pre-operative fixation
- Per-operative fixation
- Short-term (up to 3 weeks) fixation for minimally displaced fractures
- Splintage post jaw dislocation
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Following is a summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92
| Date Prepared: | March 16, 2017 |
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| Applicant: | Summit Medical, Inc.<br>815 Northwest Parkway, Suite 100<br>St. Paul, MN 55121 USA |
| Official Correspondent: | Nicole Dove<br>QA/RA Manager<br>Tel: (651) 789-3921 / Fax: (651) 789-3961<br>ndove@summitmedicalusa.com |
| Subject Device | |
| Trade/Device Name: | MINNE TIES™ MMF Suture System |
| Common or Usual Name: | Intraoral ligature and wire lock |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.4600 |
| Regulation Name: | Intraoral Ligature and Wire Lock |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | DYX |
| Indications for Use | The MINNE TIES™ MMF Suture System is an adjustable flexible plastic<br>band that wraps between and around a tooth to create an anchorage point<br>for maxilla-mandibular fixation and immobilization. MINNE TIESTM<br>MMF Suture System is suitable for:<br>- Pre-operative fixation<br>- Per-operative fixation<br>- Short-term (up to 3 weeks) fixation for minimally displaced<br>fractures<br>- Splintage post jaw dislocation |
| Device Description | The MINNE TIESTM MMF Suture System contains:<br>- Four (4) 1.0mm sized sutures<br>- Seven (7) 0.7mm sized sutures<br>- One (1) 0.5mm Sized suture<br>and are used to establish maxilla-mandibular fixation (MMF) and<br>immobilization by applying independently balanced series of sutures<br>bilaterally between and/or around the teeth in the interdental space (i.e.<br>triangular apical embrasure). The sutures provide a stabilizing occlusive<br>force allowing for short term (up to 3 weeks) fixation for minimally<br>displaced fractures for pre-operative and per-operative fixation and |
| splintage post jaw dislocation. An Introducer is used to advance sutures<br>between and/or around the teeth. A cheek retractor is included with the<br>system to organize the ties during the procedure. | |
| The MINNE TIES™ MMF Sutures are made of polypropylene, polyester<br>and stainless steel. The cheek retractor is made of polypropylene. | |
510(k) Premarket Notification – MINNE TIES™ MMF Suture System Summit Medical, Inc.
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| Predicate Device | | |
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| Trade/Device Name/510(k) | Rapid IMF™ - K030605 | |
| Comparison of Subject | MINNE TIES™ MME | |
| Predicate Device: | | |
| Comparison of Subject | MINNE TIES™ MMF | Predicate Device: |
| Device to Predicate Device | Suture System – K162046/S001 | Rapid IMF™ – K030605 |
| | (under review) | |
| Indications for Use | The MINNE TIES™ MMF Suture<br>System is an adjustable flexible<br>plastic band that wraps between and<br>around a tooth to create an<br>anchorage point for maxilla-<br>mandibular fixation and<br>immobilization. MINNE TIES™<br>MMF Suture System is suitable for:<br>- Pre-operative fixation<br>- Per-operative fixation<br>- Short-term (up to 3 weeks)<br>fixation for minimally<br>displaced fractures<br>- Splintage post jaw<br>dislocation | The Rapid IMF™ is an adjustable<br>flexible plastic band that wraps<br>around a tooth to create an<br>anchorage point for maxilla-<br>mandibular fixation and<br>immobilization (similar to an<br>orthodontic band). Rapid IMF™ is<br>suitable for:<br>- Pre-operative fixation<br>- Per-operative fixation<br>- Short-term (up to 3 weeks)<br>fixation for minimally<br>displaced fractures<br>- Splintage post jaw<br>dislocation |
| Anatomical Site | Oral cavity | Oral cavity |
| Technological<br>Characteristics/Performance<br>Comparison of Subject<br>Device to Predicate Device | MINNE TIES™ MMF<br>Suture System – K162046/S001<br>(under review) | Predicate Device:<br>Rapid IMF™ – K030605 |
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| Materials | Plastic (polypropylene, polyester) | Plastic (nylon, elastic) and stainless |
| | and stainless steel | steel |
| Performance | | |
| - Mechanical safety | Blunt device, less potential damage to oral mucosa | Blunt device, less potential damage to oral mucosa |
| - Human factors | Less risk of glove puncture as blunt device | Less risk of glove puncture as blunt device |
| - Biocompatibility | Biocompatible with respect to tests carried out | Biocompatible; has history of clinical use |
| - Time Used | Single Use Only, up to 3 weeks | Single Use Only, up to 3 weeks |
| Sterility | Terminal sterilization by ethylene oxide, sterility assurance level 10-6 | Terminal sterilization by ethylene oxide, sterility assurance level 10-6 |
| Clinical testing | Clinical data is not required. | Clinical data was not required for the predicate device. |
| Non-Clinical Testing | The MINNE TIES™ MMF Suture System proved to be successful in all the non-clinical tests conducted. The non-clinical tests conducted included the tests listed below and demonstrated substantial equivalence of the subject device. Mechanical stability of construct (performance, tensile strength) Biocompatibility Corrosion resistance System handling, End-user (cadaver test) Packaging Shelf Life Sterilization, Ethylene Oxide Residuals, Bioburden | The Rapid IMF™ conducted the following non-clinical tests: Tensile Strength Test Biocompatibility Bioburden Ethylene Oxide Residuals |
| Non-Clinical Testing Summary | The following Non-Clinical Testing was conducted using current standards and guidance and demonstrated substantial equivalence of the subject device. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1: Cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5, Sensitization per ISO 10993-10 and Irritation per ISO 10993-10 Sterile barrier system testing per Distribution Cycle ASTM D4169, Visual Inspection ASTM F1886-09. Gross Leak Detection ASTM | |
| | F2096-11, Seal Strength ASTM F88-09 and Accelerated Aging<br>ASTM F1980-07 | |
| | - Ethylene Oxide Sterilization validation per ANI/AAMI/ISO 11135-<br>1:2007 | |
| | - Mechanical stability of construct (fatigue, tensile, strength, floss-out) | |
| | - Corrosion resistance | |
| | - System handling, End-user (cadaver test) | |
| Conclusion: | In summary, the MINNE TIEST™ MMF Suture System has the following<br>similarities to the predicate device which has previously received 510(k)<br>clearance: | |
| | - Has the same indications for use | |
| | - Has the same intended use | |
| | - Has the same target population | |
| | - Has the same implant duration | |
| | - Used in the same anatomical site | |
| | - Uses similar technological characteristics | |
| | - Uses similar biocompatible materials | |
| | - Has the same sterility assurance level | |
| | The differences in technological characteristics between the subject<br>device and predicate device are mitigated by the following bench tests: | |
| | - Tensile strength | |
| | - Fatigue strength | |
| | - Floss out | |
| | - Human Factors | |
| | Therefore, the MINNE TIEST™ MMF Suture System is substantially<br>equivalent to the predicate device. | |
510(k) Premarket Notification – MINNE TIES™ MMF Suture System Summit Medical, Inc.
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