FortiCore®
Device Facts
| Record ID | K171312 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | FortiCore® |
| Applicant | Nanovis, LLC |
| Product Code | MAX · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3080 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
FortiCore® is intended for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies) at one or two contiguous spinal levels from L2-S1. These patients should have had six months of nonoperative treatment. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion spinal surgery and/or may have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved spinal level(s). Additionally, FortiCore® can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis. FortiCore® devices are to be used with autograft and/or allograft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft and with supplemental fixation indicated for lumbar spinal fusion procedures.
Device Story
Intervertebral body fusion device; used in lumbar spinal fusion procedures. Implant consists of PEEK structural frame with integrated 3D titanium scaffold; scaffold features electrochemically treated nanotopography (nanotube arrays, 60-80nm pores) with incorporated calcium and phosphate. Implanted by surgeons in clinical settings to stabilize spinal segments; provides radiographic confirmation of location. Mechanical stability achieved via supplemental fixation and bone graft (autograft/allograft). Benefits include structural support for fusion in degenerative disc disease and scoliosis patients.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical testing performed per ASTM F2077, including dynamic compression and static/dynamic compression shear on worst-case devices. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK (ASTM F2026) and CP titanium (ASTM F67). Design: Hollow structural frame with integrated 3D titanium scaffold. Surface: Electrochemically treated nanotopography (nanotube arrays, 60-80nm pores) with calcium/phosphate. Energy source: None. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (discogenic back pain, confirmed degeneration) at 1-2 contiguous levels (L2-S1) failing 6 months nonoperative treatment. Includes patients with prior non-fusion surgery, Grade 1 spondylolisthesis, or retrolisthesis. Adjunct for degenerative scoliosis. Requires autograft/allograft and supplemental fixation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval. (c) *Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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