Velofix(tm) Interbody Fusion System
Device Facts
| Record ID | K171749 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Velofix(tm) Interbody Fusion System |
| Applicant | U&I Corporation |
| Product Code | ODP · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3080 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The Velofix100 PEEK Cervical Cage is indicated for intervertebral body fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine with accompanying radicular symptoms at one disc level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The device system is designed for use with supplemental fixation and with autograft to facilitate fusion. Patients should have at least six weeks of non-operative treatment prior to treatment with an intervertebral cage. The Velofix ™ PEEK Lumbar Cage is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease(DDD) at one or two levels for L2 to S1. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved levels. DDD is defined as back pain of discongenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months of non-operative treatment. These devices are intended to be used with supplemental fixation.
Device Story
Interbody fusion system consisting of PEEK-OPTIMA cervical and lumbar cages; used to facilitate spinal fusion in conjunction with autograft and supplemental fixation. Implants feature open architecture for bone graft packing and tantalum markers for radiographic visualization. Cervical cages implanted via anterior approach; lumbar cages via posterior (PLIF) or transforaminal (TLIF) approaches. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to treat degenerative disc disease. Device provides structural support to intervertebral space, promoting fusion and alleviating discogenic pain.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for static compression and static torsion according to ASTM F2077. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK-OPTIMA LT 1 (ASTM F2026) body, tantalum markers (ASTM F560). Instruments: stainless steel (ASTM F899). Design: open architecture cage with varying heights, widths, and angles. Energy source: none (mechanical). Connectivity: none.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine (C2-T1, one level) with radicular symptoms, or lumbar spine (L2-S1, one or two levels) with or without Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis/retrolisthesis. Requires six weeks (cervical) or six months (lumbar) of failed non-operative treatment.
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.