K172347 · Medacta International S.A. · KRO · Nov 1, 2017 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K172347
Device Name
GMK Hinge, GMK Revision
Applicant
Medacta International S.A.
Product Code
KRO · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 1, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3510
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The GMK HINGE knee prosthesis is designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty when the preoperative diagnosis of the joint determines that the bone and stability situation require the implantation of a constrained prosthesis. The GMK HINGE knee system is indicated in the following cases: Severely painful and/or disabled joint as a result of arthritis, theumatoid arthritis or polyarthritis associated with bone loss and/or severe joint instability Considerable loss of function of the knee joint High-grade joint destruction requiring additional stabilization with stems and reconstruction of bone defects with metal augmentation Failure of a primary prosthesis (e.g. infection, loosening) Former revision arthroplasty Post traumatic loss of joint configuration Avascular necrosis of femoral condyle Tibial augmentations are to be screwed to the tibial baseplate with both of the two provided fixing screws. When a GMK HINGE implant is used it is mandatory to implant both the femoral and tibial components with an extension stem. The Evolis/GMK knee prosthesis is designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty, if there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components. This knee replacement system is indicated in the following cases: Severely painful and/or disabled joint as a result of arthritis, traumatoid arthritis, or polyarthritis Avascular necrosis of femoral condyle Post traumatic loss of joint configuration Primary implantation failure Tibial wedges cemented are to be attached to the tibial baseplate with both the fixing cylinders and bone cement. The screwed tibial augments are for screwed fixation to the tibial baseplate. In case a semi-constrained liner is used, an extension stem must be implanted both on the femoral components. In case a GMK Revision tibial tray is used, an extension stem must be implanted.
Device Story
GMK Hinge and GMK Revision are extensions to existing knee prosthesis systems. Components include screwed tibial augmentations (15mm, 20mm) and Ultra Congruent (UC) fixed tibial inserts. Augmentations fill bone deficiencies; screw fixation to tibial tray restores joint line. UC inserts provide rotational control and varus/valgus constraint. Used in total knee arthroplasty by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings. Implants are cemented; extension stems mandatory for GMK Hinge and specific GMK Revision configurations. Device restores joint function and stability, benefiting patients with severe joint destruction or revision needs.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies included sterilization validation (ISO 11137, ISO 11135), ethylene oxide residuals (ISO 10993-7), shelf life (ASTM F1980), pyrogenicity (LAL), range of motion/rotational freedom, wear testing, static shear testing, and dynamic testing.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: High Nitrogen Stainless Steel M30NW (ISO 5832-9), Ti6Al4V (ISO 5832-3), UHMWPE (ISO 5834-2), CoCrMo (ISO 5832-12). Fixation: Screwed tibial augmentations and inserts. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation and Ethylene Oxide. Connectivity: None (mechanical implant).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring total knee arthroplasty due to severe pain/disability from arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis, avascular necrosis, post-traumatic joint loss, or primary/revision prosthesis failure. Requires sufficient bone for component support or constrained prosthesis for instability.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace part of a knee joint. The device limits translation or rotation in one or more planes and has components that are linked together or affined. This generic type of device includes prostheses composed of a ball-and-socket joint located between a stemmed femoral and a stemmed tibial component and a runner and track joint between each pair of femoral and tibial condyles. The ball-and-socket joint is composed of a ball at the head of a column rising from the stemmed tibial component. The ball, the column, the tibial plateau, and the stem for fixation of the tibial component are made of an alloy, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum. The ball of the tibial component is held within the socket of the femoral component by the femoral component's flat outer surface. The flat outer surface of the tibial component abuts both a reciprocal flat surface within the cavity of the femoral component and flanges on the femoral component designed to prevent distal displacement. The stem of the femoral component is made of an alloy, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, but the socket of the component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The femoral component has metallic runners which align with the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene tracks that press-fit into the metallic tibial component. The generic class also includes devices whose upper and lower components are linked with a solid bolt passing through a journal bearing of greater radius, permitting some rotation in the transverse plane, a minimal arc of abduction/adduction. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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Medacta International SA % Roshana Ahmed Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Mapi USA. Inc. 2343 Alexandria Drive Suite 100 Lexington, Kentucky 40504
November 1, 2017
Re: k172347
Trade/Device Name: GMK Hinge, GMK Revision Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3510 Regulation Name: Knee Joint femorotibial metal/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRO. JWH Dated: August 3, 2017 Received: August 3, 2017
Dear Roshana Ahmed:
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 mav, 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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Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: January 31, 2017
See PRA Statement below.
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K172347
Device Name GMK Hinge
Indications for Use (Describe)
The GMK HINGE knee prosthesis is designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty when the preoperative diagnosis of the joint determines that the bone and stability situation require the implantation of a constrained prosthesis.
The GMK HINGE knee system is indicated in the following cases:
· Severely painful and/or disabled joint as a result of arthritis, theumatoid arthritis or polyarthritis associated with bone loss and/or severe joint instability
- · Considerable loss of function of the knee joint
· High-grade joint destruction requiring additional stabilization with stems and reconstruction of bone defects with metal augmentation
- · Failure of a primary prosthesis (e.g. infection, loosening)
- · Former revision arthroplasty
- Post traumatic loss of joint configuration
- · Avascular necrosis of femoral condyle
Tibial augmentations are to be screwed to the tibial baseplate with both of the two provided fixing screws.
When a GMK HINGE implant is used it is mandatory to implant both the femoral and tibial components with an extension stem.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|--|---------------------------------------------|
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| <table><tr><td></td><td>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</td></tr></table> | | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | | |
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | | | |
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See PRA Statement below.
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: January 31, 2017
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K172347
Device Name GMK Revision
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Evolis/GMK knee prosthesis is designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty, if there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.
This knee replacement system is indicated in the following cases:
- · Severely painful and/or disabled joint as a result of arthritis, traumatoid arthritis, or polyarthritis
- · Avascular necrosis of femoral condyle
- Post traumatic loss of joint configuration
- · Primary implantation failure
Tibial wedges cemented are to be attached to the tibial baseplate with both the fixing cylinders and bone cement.
The screwed tibial augments are for screwed fixation to the tibial baseplate.
In case a semi-constrained liner is used, an extension stem must be implanted both on the femoral components.
In case a GMK Revision tibial tray is used, an extension stem must be implanted.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <table><tr><td><div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div></td></tr><tr><td><div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div></td></tr></table> | <div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
| <div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | | |
| <div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> | | |
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# 3.0 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter
Medacta International SA Strada Regina 6874 Castel San Pietro (CH) Switzerland Phone (+41) 91 696 60 60 Fax (+41) 91 696 60 66
Contact Person: Stefano Baj, Regulatory Affairs Manager Date Prepared: August 2, 2017
#### II. Device
| Device Proprietary Name: | GMK Hinge and GMK Revision |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Total Knee Prosthesis |
| Classification Name: | Prosthesis knee, Femorotibial, Constrained Cemented,<br>Metal/Polymer<br>Knee joint, patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer sem<br>constrained cemented prosthesis |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3510<br>21 CFR 888.3560 |
| Product Code: | KRO<br>JWH |
| Device Classification | 2 |
#### III. Predicate Device
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices:
- GMK Hinge, K130299, Medacta International SA ●
- GMK Revision Extension, K123721, Medacta International SA ●
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#### IV. Device Description
### GMK Hinge:
This extension to the GMK Hinge product family consists of screwed tibial augmentations (thicknesses 15 and 20 mm) and Ultra Congruent (UC) fixed tibial inserts.
The tibial augmentations allow the surgeon to selectively fill bone deficiencies and to aid in restoring the joint line. The fixation between the augmentations and the tibial tray is assured by a screw fixation. The screwed tibial augmentations are manufactured from High Nitrogen Stainless Steel M30NW (ISO 5832-9). The tibial augmentation connection screws are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V; ISO 5832-3).
The UC fixed tibial insert is fixed to the tibial component through a screw and is designed to provide high rotational control and a high varus/valgus constraint. The UC fixed tibial inserts are manufactured from type 1 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE; ISO 5834-2) and Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy (CoCrMo; ISO 5832-12). The fixation screws are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti6A14V; ISO 5832-3).
# GMK Revision:
This extension to the GMK Revision product family adds additional screwed tibial augmentations (thicknesses 15 and 20 mm) to the GMK Revision extension cleared under K123721. The tibial augments allow the surgeon to selectively fill bone deficiencies and to aid in restoring the joint line. The fixation between the augmentations and the tibial tray is assured by a screw fixation. The screwed tibial augmentations are manufactured from High Nitrogen Stainless Steel M30NW (ISO 5832-9). The tibial augmentation connection screws are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V; ISO 5832-3).
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#### V. Indications for Use
### GMK Hinge:
The GMK HINGE knee prosthesis is designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty when the preoperative diagnosis of the joint determines that the bone and stability situation require the implantation of a constrained prosthesis.
The GMK HINGE knee system is indicated in the following cases:
- Severely painful and/or disabled joint as a result of arthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or polyarthritis associated with bone loss and/or severe joint instability
- Considerable loss of function of the knee joint
- High-grade joint destruction requiring additional stabilization with stems and ● reconstruction of bone defects with metal augmentation
- Failure of a primary prosthesis (e.g. infection, loosening)
- Former revision arthroplasty
- Post traumatic loss of joint configuration
- Avascular necrosis of femoral condyle
Tibial augmentations are to be screwed to the tibial baseplate with both of the two provided fixing screws.
When a GMK HINGE implant is used it is mandatory to implant both the femoral and tibial components with an extension stem.
### GMK Revision:
The Evolis/GMK knee prosthesis is designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty, if there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.
This knee replacement system is indicated in the following cases:
- Severely painful and/or disabled joint as a result of arthritis, traumatic arthritis, ● rheumatoid arthritis, or polyarthritis
- . Avascular necrosis of femoral condyle
- . Post traumatic loss of joint configuration
- Primary implantation failure
Tibial wedges cemented are to be attached to the tibial baseplate with both the fixing cylinders and bone cement.
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The screwed tibial augments are for screwed fixation to the tibial baseplate.
In case a semi-constrained liner is used, an extension stem must be implanted both on the tibial and on the femoral components.
In case a GMK Revision tibial tray is used, an extension stem must be implanted.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The GMK Hinge and GMK Revision tibial augmentations share the following characteristics with the predicate devices:
- materials of construction;
- device size;
- device usage;
- connection with the tibial tray; ●
- method of fixation to the bone; and
- sterilization method.
The GMK Hinge and GMK Revision tibial augmentations are technologically different from the predicate devices as follows:
- greater thickness, and
- provided in RM/LL and LM/RL configurations. ●
The GMK Hinge and GMK Revision tibial augmentation screws are identical to those cleared under K130299 and K123721.
The GMK Hinge UC Fixed Tibial Inserts share the following characteristics with the predicate devices:
- materials of construction; .
- device size and thickness; ●
- device usage; and
- sterilization method.
Comparisons between the subject and predicate devices are provided in the tables below.
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Medacta International SA
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| | GMK Hinge | GMK Hinge<br>(K130299) |
|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Tibial Augmentations | | |
| Material of Construction | High Nitrogen Stainless Steel M30NW<br>(ISO 5832-9) | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma Irradiation | Same |
| Device Usage | Single Use | Same |
| Sizes | S1 - S6 | SO - S6 |
| Thickness | 15 mm<br>20 mm | 5 mm<br>10 mm |
| Configurations | Right medial, left lateral<br>Left medial, right lateral | Symmetric |
| Shape | Tapered side | Straight side |
| Tibial Augmentation Connection Screws | | |
| Material of Construction | Ti6Al4V (ISO 5832-3) | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma Irradiation | Same |
| Device Usage | Single Use | Same |
| Dimensions | 10 mm | Same |
| UC Fixed Tibial Inserts | | |
| Materials of Construction | UHMWPE (ISO 5834 -2)<br>CoCrMo (ISO 5832-12) | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Ethylene Oxide | Same |
| Device Usage | Single Use | Same |
| Sizes | S1 - S6 | Same |
| Thickness | 12 mm - 26 mm | Same |
| UC Fixed Tibial Insert Fixation Screws | | |
| Material of Construction | Ti6Al4V (ISO 5832-3) | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma Irradiation | Same |
| Device Usage | Single Use | Same |
| Dimensions | M4 x 8.5 | Same |
| | GMK Revision | GMK Revision<br>(K123721) |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Tibial Augmentations | | |
| Material of Construction | High Nitrogen Stainless Steel M30NW<br>(ISO 5832-9) | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma Irradiation | Same |
| Device Usage | Single Use | Same |
| Sizes | S1 - S6 | S0 - S6 |
| Thickness | 15 mm<br>20 mm | 5 mm<br>10 mm |
| Configurations | Right medial, left lateral<br>Left medial, right lateral | Symmetric |
| Tibial Augmentation Screws | | |
| Material of Construction | Ti6Al4V (ISO 5832-3) | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma Irradiation | Same |
| Device Usage | Single Use | Same |
| Dimensions | 10 mm | Same |
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# Discussion
As seen above, the differences between the subject and predicate device tibial augmentations are the component thickness, configuration, and shape. These technological differences do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness and the differences are addressed by performance data identified below.
#### VII. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
Non-Clinical Studies
- sterilization validation in accordance with ISO 11137-1:2006, ISO 11137-2:2006, and ISO 11135-1:2007;
- ethylene oxide residuals in accordance with ISO 10993-7:1995(R)2001; ●
- shelf life studies in accordance with ASTM F1980-07 (2011), ISO 11607-1:2006 and ISO 11607-2:2006;
- pyrogenicity testing (LAL Method);
- range of motion and rotational freedom evaluation; ●
- wear testing;
- static shear testing; and
- dynamic testing.
# VIII. Conclusion
The information provided above supports that the GMK Hinge and GMK Revision are as safe and effective as their respective predicate devices. Although minor differences in design exist between the subject and predicate device tibial augmentation components, these differences are addressed by the performance testing included in this submission. Therefore, it is concluded that the GMK Hinge and GMK Revision system components are substantially equivalent to their respective predicate devices.
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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.
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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.