K170473 · Lima Corporate S.P.A. · LZO · Nov 8, 2017 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K170473
Device Name
C2 femoral stem
Applicant
Lima Corporate S.P.A.
Product Code
LZO · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 8, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3353
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Monolithic cementless stems are indicated for use in partial or total hip arthroplasty and they are intended for press-fit (uncemented) use. When used in total hip arthroplasty, monolithic cementless stems are intended for use with modular heads and compatible acetabular cups. When used in partial hip arthroplasty, they are intended for use with bipolar heads. Hip arthroplasty is intended for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: · non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and dysplasia; · rheumatoid arthritis; · revisions in cases of good remaining femoral bone stock; · treatment of femoral head and neck fractures.
Device Story
C2 femoral stem is a monolithic, collarless, cementless orthopedic implant for partial or total hip arthroplasty. Device is implanted via press-fit technique into femoral canal. Input: surgical site anatomy. Transformation: mechanical fixation via geometry (rectangular section, V-shaped A-P profile) to restore hip function. Output: structural support for modular femoral heads (Biolox Delta or Limacorporate) and acetabular components. Used in clinical settings by orthopedic surgeons. Benefits: pain relief, improved hip function, adaptability to various bone morphologies. Mirror-polished neck reduces UHMWPE cup abrasion.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via bench testing, including fatigue resistance (ISO 7206-4, ISO 7206-6) and range of motion simulation on worst-case constructs.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Ti6Al4V (ASTM F1472 / ISO 5832-3). Design: Monolithic, collarless, rectangular section, V-shaped A-P profile. Taper: 12/14 conical. Surface: Mirror-polished neck. Variants: Standard, lateralized, and revision versions with varying CCD angles (131°, 134°), offsets, and lengths. Non-active, mechanical implant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring partial or total hip arthroplasty for non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, dysplasia), rheumatoid arthritis, revision with good femoral bone stock, or femoral head/neck fractures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. This device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. The two-part femoral component consists of a femoral stem made of alloys to be fixed in the intramedullary canal of the femur by impaction with or without use of bone cement. The proximal end of the femoral stem is tapered with a surface that ensures positive locking with the spherical ceramic (aluminium oxide, A12 03 ) head of the femoral component. The acetabular component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforced with nonporous metal alloys, and used with or without bone cement.
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November 8, 2017
Limacorporate S.p.A. % Stephen Peoples Principal Consultant People & Associated Consulting, LLC 5010 Lodge Pole Lane Fort Wayne, IN 46814 US
Re: K170473
Trade/Device Name: C2 femoral stem Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353 Regulation Name: Hip Joint Metal/Ceramic/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Or Nonporous Uncemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LZO, LWJ, KWY Dated: September 29, 2017 Received: October 3, 2017
Dear Stephen Peoples:
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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Sincerely,
# Mark N. Melkerson -S
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: January 31, 2017
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K170473
Device Name
C2 femoral stem
Indications for Use (Describe)
Monolithic cementless stems are indicated for use in partial or total hip arthroplasty and they are intended for press-fit (uncemented) use.
When used in total hip arthroplasty, monolithic cementless stems are with modular heads and compatible acetabular cups.
When used in partial hip arthroplasty, they are intended for use with bipolar heads.
Hip arthroplasty is intended for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions:
· non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and dysplasia;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
· revisions in cases of good remaining femoral bone stock;
· treatment of femoral head and neck fractures.
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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## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Date: November 08, 2017
Manufacturer: Limacorporate S.p.A. Via Nazionale, 52 33038 - Villanova di San Daniele Udine - Italy
U.S. Contact Person: Dr. Stephen J. Peoples Principal Consultant SPeoplesVMD@gmail.com PEOPLE&ASSOCIATED CONSULTING, LLC 5010 LODGE POLE LANE FORT WAYNE INDIANA, 46814 USA Phone: 260-645-0327 FAX: +39 0432945512
| Product | Common<br>Name | Product Code | Regulation and Classification Name |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| C2 femoral<br>stem | Total or<br>Hemi<br>Hip<br>Prosthesis | LZO | Hip joint, Semi-Constrained,<br>Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or<br>Non-Porous, Uncemented prosthesis, per<br>21CFR 888.3353 |
| | | LWJ | Hip joint, Semi-Constrained,<br>Metal/Polymer, Uncemented prosthesis,<br>per 21CFR 888.3360 |
| | | KWY | Hip joint, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer,<br>Cemented Or Uncemented prosthesis, per<br>21CFR 888.3390 |
#### Description:
The C2 femoral stem is intended for partial or total hip arthroplasty in cementless use in primary or revision cases. It is a monolithic collarless stem available in 14 sizes for both standard and lateralized versions and 8 sizes in revision version.
When used in total hip arthroplasty C2 femoral stems are coupled to previously cleared Limacorporate components:
- . Biolox Delta femoral heads or Limacorporate Femoral Heads articulating with Limacorporate Cemented Cups or
- Biolox Delta heads or Limacorporate Femoral Heads articulating with Delta TT ● Acetabular System.
When used in partial hip arthroplasty the C2 femoral stem is coupled to previously cleared Limacorporate Lock Bipolar Heads.
The C2 femoral stem is made of Ti6Al4V conforming to the specifications ASTM F1472 - ISO 5832-3. The stem is characterized by a 12/14 conical taper to be coupled to Limacorporate Femoral Heads, Biolox Delta femoral heads or Lock Bipolar Heads. In
Traditional 510(k) – C2 femoral stem November 08, 2017
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addition necks are mirror-polished to reduce abrasion of the UHMWPE cups in case of abnormal contact. The stem has a rectangular section and is characterized by a "V" shaped A-P profile to improve adaptability to the most common bone morphologies and to facilitate insertion of the stem in the canal.
The C2 femoral stem is suitable for both first implant and revision versions. The first implant versions are available in standard and lateralized versions with different CCD angles (131° and 134°), offsets and stem lengths.
#### Intended Use:
Monolithic cementless stems are indicated for use in partial or total hip arthroplasty and they are intended for press-fit (uncemented) use.
When used in total hip arthroplasty, monolithic cementless stems are intended for use with modular heads and compatible acetabular cups.
When used in partial hip arthroplasty, they are intended for use with bipolar heads.
Hip arthroplasty is intended for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions:
· non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis and dysplasia;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- · revisions in cases of good remaining femoral bone stock.
- · treatment of femoral head and neck fractures.
#### Predicate Devices:
- H-MAX S stem (Limacorporate, K112091 K150855 K160011). ●
- Alloclassic Zweymüller Stems (Zimmer, K962101, K030373, K033664); ●
- SL-PLUS stem (Smith&Nephew, K072852, K120211, K143096);
#### Reference Devices:
- Modulus stem (Limacorporate, K112158). ●
- Tibial winged broach (Limacorporate, K141934). o
- H-MAX broach (Limacorporate, K112091).
- Stem Impactor (Limacorporate, K100858). ●
- Manual Impactor (Limacorporate, K151739).
#### Comparable Features to Predicate Device(s):
The C2 stems are similar to the predicate devices in terms of intended use, indications, design and materials. The C2 stems can be used in total hip arthroplasty as all predicates and they can be used also in partial hip arthroplasty in the same way of the previously cleared H-MAX S stem. All stems are intended for cementless use.
The C2 femoral stems have a design which is similar to predicates. Like predicates, the
Traditional 510(k) – C2 femoral stem November 08, 2017
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subject device is available for first implant (in standard and lateralized versions, with different CCD angles, offsets and sizes) and for revision implant (in different sizes). The C2 stems are manufactured from the same materials as the H-MAX S stem.
#### Non-Clinical Testing:
The C2 femoral stem was tested for fatigue resistance. The following tests were performed to demonstrate substantial equivalency of the C2 femoral stem to predicate devices:
- . Fatigue Test according to ISO 7206-4;
- Fatigue Test according to ISO 7206-6. .
A simulation of Range of Motion has been performed to ensure the device design does not overly limit range of motion.
All mechanical tests were performed on worst case components or constructs. The tests results demonstrated the device's ability to perform under expected clinical conditions. Endotoxin testing has been performed on Limacorporate products.
#### Clinical Testing:
Clinical testing was not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the C2 femoral stem to the predicate devices.
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