Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems
K171911 · Surgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. · KTT · Nov 9, 2017 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K171911
Device Name
Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems
Applicant
Surgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc.
Product Code
KTT · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems Devices are intended for use in the construction of an external fixation frame for treatment of various fracture types that require external fixation.
Device Story
Reprocessed metallic bone fixation components (clamps, posts, bars) used to construct external skeletal fixation frames. Device inputs are used, soiled components from clinical settings; Medline ReNewal subjects these to cleaning, inspection, and sterilization processes to restore functionality. Output is a reprocessed, sterile fixation component used by surgeons in OR settings to stabilize fractures, assist in reduction, or facilitate bone transport/lengthening. Clinical benefit is the provision of a cost-effective, reprocessed alternative to new devices for orthopedic trauma management.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Functional performance studies included simulated use, artificial soiling, structural integrity, 4-point bend tests for carbon rod stiffness (pre- and post-conditioning), cyclical axial compression and tension bending tests, and disassembly/reassembly testing pre- and post-sterilization. Cleaning validation performed via visual inspection.
Technological Characteristics
Metallic bone fixation components including rods, couplings, connectors, clamps, posts, and accessories. Materials are consistent with original predicate devices. Connectivity: None. Energy source: None (mechanical). Sterilization: Validated reprocessing method. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for stabilization and treatment of fractures of small bones (hand, wrist, forearm, foot, ankle), long bones, and pelvis. Specific uses: preliminary fixation before ORIF, unstable distal radius fractures, open/comminuted bilateral fractures, fractures with soft tissue/bone loss/vascular/neural involvement, fracture dislocations, failed closed reduction, pediatric open fractures, polytrauma, arthrodeses, osteotomies, neutralization of limited internal fixation, non-unions, intra-operative reduction, and limb lengthening/distraction osteogenesis in adult and pediatric patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Synthes Distraction Osteogenesis System, MR Conditional with Expanded Indications (K092190)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Surgical Instrument Service and Savings Inc November 9, 2017
Stephanie Boyle Mays Regulatory Specialist, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (dba Medline ReNewal) 1500 NE Hemlock Ave. Redmond, Oregon 97756
Re: K171911
Trade/Device Name: Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/Multiple Component Metallic Bone Fixation Appliances And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KTT Dated: October 11, 2017 Received: October 12, 2017
Dear Stephanie Boyle Mays:
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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Traditional 510(k) Notification Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems Devices
#### 4.0 Indications for Use
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K171911
Device Name
Medine ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems
Indications for Use (Describe)
Medline Renewal Reprocessed Synthes Small External Fixation System is intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle. Specifically, the components can be used for
- · Preliminary fixation before ORIF
- · Unstable fractures of the distal radius (both intra- and extra-articular)
- · Open and/or comminuted bilateral fractures
- · Fractures in combination with extensive soft tissue injury, bone loss, and vascular and/or neural involvement
· Fracture dislocations
- · Failed closed reduction with casting resulting in secondary deformity (radial shortening and angulations)
- · Pediatric open fractures with bone loss and osteotomies.
Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes Medium External Fixation System MR Conditional is intended for the construction of an external fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures.
Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes Large External Fixation System is intended to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation. Specifically, the components can be used for:
- · Stabilization of soft tissues and fractures
- · Polytrauma/multiple orthopedic trauma
- · Vertically stable pelvic fractures, or as a treatment adjunct for vertically unstable pelvic fractures
- · Arthrodeses and osteotomies with soft tissue problems; failures of total joints
- · Neutralization of fractures stabilized with limited internal fixation
- · Non-unions/septic non-unions
- · Intra-operative reductions/stabilization tool to assist with indirect reduction;
- · Unilateral rectilinear bone segment transport or leg lengthening
Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes Distraction Osteogenesis System MR Conditional is intended for fracture fixation (open and closed), pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects in adult and pediatric patients.
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)
FORM FDA 3881 (1/14)
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#### K171911 510(k) Summary
| Submitter/<br>Owner | Surgical Instrument Service and Savings (dba Medline ReNewal)<br>1500 NE Hemlock Ave.<br>Redmond, OR 97756 | | |
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| Prepared by | Stephanie Boyle Mays<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Regulatory Affairs<br>P: 541-516-4205<br>F: 541-923-3375<br>E:smays@medline.com | | |
| Date Prepared | June 23, 2017 | | |
| Device Names | Proprietary Name: Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External<br>Fixation Systems Devices<br>Common Name: External Fixation Devices | | |
| Classification | Classification: Class II<br>Classification Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation<br>appliances and accessories and smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation<br>fastener.<br>Regulation Number/Product Code: 888.3030/KTT | | |
| Primary<br>Predicate<br>Device | K122455 Synthes Small External Fixation System, Synthes Large External<br>Fixation System | | |
| Secondary<br>Predicate 1<br>Device | K090658 Synthes External Fixation Devices, MR conditional | | |
| Secondary<br>Predicate 2<br>Device | K092190 Synthes Distraction Osteogenesis System, MR Conditional with<br>Expanded Indications | | |
| Device<br>Description | The Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems,<br>devices consist of various clamps, posts, and bars, which are used to<br>construct external fixation frames in the treatment of various types of<br>fractures. | | |
| Statement of<br>Intended Use | The Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems<br>Devices are intended for use in the construction of an external fixation<br>frame for treatment of various fracture types that require external fixation. | | |
| Indications for<br>Use | Medline Renewal Reprocessed Synthes Small External Fixation System is<br>intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones,<br>such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle. Specifically, the<br>components can be used for:<br>• Preliminary fixation before ORIF<br>• Unstable fractures of the distal radius (both intra- and extra-articular)<br>• Open and/or comminuted bilateral fractures<br>• Fractures in combination with extensive soft tissue injury, bone loss, and<br>vascular and/or neural involvement<br>• Fracture dislocations<br>• Failed closed reduction with casting resulting in secondary deformity | | |
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| | (radial shortening and angulations)<br>• Pediatric open fractures with bone loss and osteotomies |
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| | The Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes Medium External Fixation<br>System, MR Conditional is intended for the construction of an external<br>fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures. |
| | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes Large External Fixation System is<br>intended to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require<br>external fixation. Specifically, the components can be used for:<br>• Stabilization of soft tissues and fractures<br>• Polytrauma/multiple orthopedic trauma<br>• Vertically stable pelvic fractures, or as a treatment adjunct for vertically<br>unstable pelvic fractures<br>• Arthrodeses and osteotomies with soft tissue problems; failures of total<br>joints<br>• Neutralization of fractures stabilized with limited internal fixation<br>• Non-unions/septic non-unions<br>• Intra-operative reductions/stabilization tool to assist with indirect reduction;<br>• Unilateral rectilinear bone segment transport or leg lengthening. |
| | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes Distraction Osteogenesis System,<br>MR Conditional is intended for fracture fixation (open and closed),<br>pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by<br>epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue<br>deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects in adult<br>and pediatric patients. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics | The Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Synthes External Fixation Systems<br>Devices are rods, couplings, connectors, clamps, posts and accessories<br>that, when combined with other components, are used to build external<br>skeletal constructs for the devices intended use. The proposed device is a<br>reprocessed version of the predicate device and the technological<br>characteristics of these devices are substantially equivalent. |
| Performance<br>Testing | The functional characteristics of the subject device have been evaluated<br>and have been determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate<br>device based on the following tests:<br>• Functional performance studies:<br>o simulated use and artificial soiling; and<br>o structural integrity;<br>o carbon rod stiffness per the 4-point bend test (pre-<br>conditioning);<br>o cyclical axial compression and tension bending test;<br>o carbon rod stiffness per the 4-point bend test (post<br>conditioning); and<br>o disassembly and reassembly (pre-and post-sterilization).<br>• Cleaning:<br>o visual inspection;<br> |
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Device Models
| Catalog<br>No. | Description | |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| 393.64 | Adjustable Clamp (Lg) | |
| 393.66 | Transverse Clamp | |
| 393.76 | Open Compressor | |
| 394.055 | Elbow Hinge Fixator, MR Safe | |
| 390.002 | Lrg Ex-Fix Multi-Pin Clamp Mr-Conditional / 6-Position | |
| 390.004 | Lrg Ex-Fix Multi-Pin Clamp MR Conditional / 4-Position | |
| 390.010 | Lrg Ex-Fix Pin Clamp MR Conditional/ 6-Position | |
| 390.013 | Large Ex-Fix 90° Outrigger Post 11-mm/ MR Conditional | |
| 393.012 | Lrg Ex-Fix 30° Outrigger Post 11-mm/ MR Conditional | |
| 394.79 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Curved Crbn Fbr Rod-180°/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.791. | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Curved Crbn Fbr Rod-45°/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.792 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Curved Crbn Fbr Rod-90°/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.793 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Curved Crbn Fiber Rod-135°/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 390.005 | Lrg Ex-Fix Combination Clamp MR Conditional | |
| 390.006 | Lrg Ex-Fix Dynamization Clamp F/Combo Clamp/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 390.007 | Lrg Ex-Fix Tube-Tube Clamp MR Conditional | |
| 390.008 | Lrg Ex-Fix Open Adj Clamp MR Conditional | |
| 390.009 | Lrg Ex-Fix Pin clamp MR Conditional/4-position | |
| 390.011 | Lrg Ex-Fix Straight Outrigger Post 11-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 390.003 | Lrg Ex-Fix Rod Attchmt/Multi Pin Clamp/MR Conditional | |
| 394.80 | Lrg Ex Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 100-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.81 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 125-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.82 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 150-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.83 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 200-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.84 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 250-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| Catalog<br>No. | Description | |
| 394.85 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 300-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.86 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 350-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.87 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 400-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.88 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 450-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.89 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 500-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.90 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 550-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.91 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fbr Rod 600-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 394.92 | Lrg Ex-Fix 11-mm Crbn Fiber Rod 650-mm/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 390.041 | Small Ex-Fix Combination Clamp MR Conditional | |
| 395.680 | Small Ex-Fix 4-mm Curved Crbn Fiber Rod 60°/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 395.681 | Small Ex-Fix 4.0-mm Curved Crbn Fiber Rod 90°/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 395.682 | Small Ex-Fix 4.0mm Curved Crbn Fiber Rod-120°/MR<br>Conditional | |
| 395.60 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 60mm (small) | |
| 395.61 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 80mm | |
| 395.62 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 100mm | |
| 395.63 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 120mm | |
| 395.64 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 140mm | |
| 395.65 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 160mm | |
| 395.66 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 180mm | |
| 395.67 | 4.0mm Carbon Fiber Rod 200mm | |
| 390.031 | Medium Combination Clamp, MR Conditional | |
| 390.032 | Dynamization Clip for Medium Combination clamp, MR<br>Conditional | |
| 390.033 | Medium Multi-Pin Clamp 4 Position, MR Conditional | |
| 390.036 | Medium Multi-Pin Clamp 6 Position, MR Conditional | |
| 390.037 | 8-mm/11-mm Combination Clamp, MR Conditional | |
| 390.026 | Medium Pin Clamp 4 Position, MR Conditional | |
| 390.027 | Medium Pin Clamp-6 Position, MR Conditional | |
| 390.034 | Rod Attachment For Medium Multi-Pin Clamp, MR<br>Conditional | |
| 390.035 | Medium Open Adjustable Clamp, MR Conditional | |
| 390.051 | 4-mm Adjustable Clamp For Distal Radius Fixator, MR | |
| | | Conditional |
| | 395.779 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 160 mm |
| | 395.782 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 200 mm |
| | 395.784 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 220 mm |
| | 395.788 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 280 mm |
| | 395.792 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 320 mm |
| | 395.796 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 360 mm |
| | 395.797 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 400 mm |
| | 395.78 | 4-mm Connecting Bar 220 mm |
| | 395.798 | 8-mm Carbon Fiber Rod 460 mm |
| | 393.361 | Tube-To-Tube Clamp |
| | 393.36 | Tube-To-Tube Clamp |
| | 390.030 | 90° Outrigger Post 8mm, MR Conditional |
| | 390.028 | Straight Outrigger Post 8 mm, MR Conditional |
| | 390.029 | 30° Outrigger Post 8 mm, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.058 | Schanz Screw Bolt Cannulated Ring Mount, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.059 | Schanz Screw Bolt Cannulated Post Mount, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.081 | Spacing Washer 1mm, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.082 | Spacing Washer 2mm, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.084 | Spacing Washer 4mm, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.112 | Threaded Rod 120mm, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.115 | Threaded Rod 150mm, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.120 | Threaded Rod 200mm, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.125 | Threaded Rod 250mm Long, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.130 | Threaded Rod 300mm Long, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.135 | Threaded Rod 350mm Long, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.140 | Threaded Rod 400mm Long, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.201 | Connecting Plate/1 Hole, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.202 | Connecting Plate/2 Holes, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.203 | Connecting Plate/3 Holes, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.204 | Connecting Plate/4 Holes, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.220 | Standoff 20 mm Long, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.230 | Standoff 30 mm Long, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.240 | Standoff 40 mm Long, MR Conditional |
| | 03.311.250 | Standoff 50 mm Long, MR Conditional |
| Conclusion | Based on a comparison of the indications for use, intended use,<br>technological characteristics, and performance data to the predicate,<br>reference 1 and reference 2 devices, Medline ReNewal Reprocessed<br>Synthes External Fixation Devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate device | |
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Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.