The Resorbable Mesh Device is intended to fill voids and gaps in the skeletal system that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product is indicated for use with autograft extender in the posterolateral spine and pelvis. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or the result of traumatic injury to the bone. The Resorbable Mesh Device is resorbed/remodeled and replaced by host bone during the healing process.
Device Story
Resorbable Mesh Device consists of demineralized human cortical bone particles contained within a knitted poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) mesh pouch. Device acts as bone graft extender; intended to fill non-structural skeletal voids or gaps in posterolateral spine and pelvis. During healing, mesh and bone particles are resorbed/remodeled and replaced by host bone. Device is provided sterile, ready-to-use, and implanted by surgeons during orthopedic procedures. Benefits include containment of bone graft material at the surgical site, facilitating bone fusion and healing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterilization (ISO 11137, SAL 10^-6), bacterial endotoxin (AAMI ST72, USP<85>), and viral inactivation/clearance. Osteoinductive potential verified via athymic rodent model. In vivo animal study demonstrated comparable resorption, remodeling, and fusion rates versus autograft control.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Demineralized human cortical bone, PLGA mesh pouch. Sterilization: Electron beam irradiation (SAL 10^-6). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1 compliant. Endotoxin: AAMI ST72/USP<85> compliant (≤20 EU/Device). Form factor: Mesh pouch containing particulate bone.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring bone void filling in the skeletal system (posterolateral spine and pelvis) where the defect is not intrinsic to structural stability. Used with autograft as a bone graft extender for surgically created defects or traumatic bone injuries.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device is a resorbable implant intended to fill bony voids or gaps of the extremities, spine, and pelvis that are caused by trauma or surgery and are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1(e) of this chapter for the availability of this guidance.
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November 16, 2017
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation Ms. Caryn Sailor Regulatory Affairs Specialist 5770 Armada Drive Carlsbad, California 92008
Re: K172130
Trade/Device Name: Resorbable Mesh Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3045 Regulation Name: Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MOV, MBP Dated: October 18, 2017 Received: October 19, 2017
Dear Ms. Sailor:
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 Mav 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,
# Katherine D. Kavlock -S
for
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K172130
Device Name Resorbable Mesh Device
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Resorbable Mesh Device is intended to fill voids and gaps in the skeletal system that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product is indicated for use with autograft extender in the posterolateral spine and pelvis. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or the result of traumatic injury to the bone. The Resorbable Mesh Device is resorbed/remodeled and replaced by host bone during the healing process.
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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## 510(k) Summary
| Contact Details | |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Owner Operator Name: | SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation |
| Address: | 5770 Armada Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008 |
| Establishment Name: | IsoTis OrthoBiologics, Inc. |
| Address: | 2 Goodyear, Irvine, CA 92618 |
| Contact person: | Caryn Sailor, Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Email address: | caryn.sailor@seaspine.com |
| Phone number: | (949) 855-7174 |
| Fax number: | (949) 595-8711 |
| Date Prepared: | October 18, 2017 |
| Subject Device | |
| Trade Name: | Resorbable Mesh Device |
| Common Name: | Demineralized Bone Matrix Allograft |
| Classification Name: | Resorbable Bone Void Filler |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 888.3045 |
| Classification Panel: | Orthopedic |
| Product Code: | MOV, MBP |
## Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
| 510(k) | Product Code | Trade Name | Manufacturer |
|------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Number | | | |
| PRIMARY PREDICATE Device | | | |
| K123691 | MQV, MBP | MAGNIFUSE Bone<br>Graft | Medtronic Sofamor<br>Danek, Inc. |
| Additional PREDICATE Devices | | | |
| K082615 | MQV | GRAFTON II eDBM | OsteoTech, Inc. |
| K122513 | MQV, MBP | MAGNIFUSE II Bone<br>Graft | Medtronic Sofamor<br>Danek, Inc. |
## Device Description
The Resorbable Mesh Device is comprised of a resorbable mesh pouch containing demineralized human cortical bone in particulate form processed by FDA registered, AATB-accredited tissue banks. The resorbable mesh pouch is knitted from poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) fibers which have a high glycolide content.
The Resorbable Mesh Device is offered in various sizes and provided in individually sterile packaged units and ready-to-use. The product is terminally sterilized by
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electron beam irradiation and validated to ensure a minimum Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6.
#### Indications for Use
The Resorbable Mesh Device is intended to fill voids and gaps in the skeletal system that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The product is indicated for use with autograft as a bone graft extender in the posterolateral spine and pelvis. The voids or gaps may be surgically created defects or the result of traumatic injury to the bone. The Resorbable Mesh Device is resorbed/remodeled and replaced by host bone during the healing process.
#### Summary of Non-Clinical Testing to Support Substantial Equivalence
Non-clinical testing performed on the Resorbable Mesh Device includes tests for: biocompatibility, sterilization, bacterial endotoxin, viral inactivation/clearance, osteoinductive potential and in vivo (animal) safety and performance. Biocompatibility was performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process and test results were acceptable for a permanent, bone/tissuecontacting implantable device. Sterilization complies with ISO 11137, Sterilization of Sterilization of Health Care products - Radiation and has been validated to ensure a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10°. Bacterial endotoxin testing complies with AAMI ST72 Bacterial Endotoxins – Test Methods, Routine Monitoring, and Alternatives to Batch Testing and USP<85> Bacterial Endotoxin Test and has been validated ensure a BET limit of ≤20 EU/Device. A viral inactivation/clearance study evaluated a panel of model viruses representing various virus types, sizes, shapes and genomes. The DBM processing method was determined to provide significant viral inactivation/clearance potential for a wide range of potential viruses.
Each lot of DBM in the Resorbable Mesh Device is tested for osteoinductive potential using the athymic rodent model. Only DBM demonstrating osteoinductive potential is used to manufacture the Resorbable Mesh Device. It is unknown how osteoinductive potential measured in the athymic rodent model correlates with clinical performance.
An in vivo study of the Resorbable Mesh Device demonstrated comparable resorption, remodeling and rates of fusion when compared to an autograft control. The study employed various analyses and endpoints were assessed at several time points.
## Conclusions
The submitted data demonstrate that the Resorbable Mesh Device is substantially equivalent to the predicate in terms of all relevant characteristics including intended use, indications for use, materials, performance, biocompatibility, osteoinductive potential and viral inactivation/clearance. Specifically, both the Resorbable Mesh Device and the MAGNIFUSE Bone Graft contain demineralized human cortical bone contained in a sealed resorbable polymer mesh pouch, intended as a bone graft
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extender in the posterolateral spine or pelvis. Like the MAGNIFUSE Bone Graft, the demineralized bone in the Resorbable Mesh Device has been validated using standard test methods for viral inactivation/clearance and for osteoinductive potential. The mesh pouch of the Resorbable Mesh Device and the MAGNIFUSE Bone Graft are composed of resorbable PLGA and PGA, respectively, which are comparable in terms of material characteristics, resorption profile and function (to contain DBM).
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