K172424 · U&I Corporation · OVE · Nov 22, 2017 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K172424
Device Name
Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage
Applicant
U&I Corporation
Product Code
OVE · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 22, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage is indicated for anterior cervical interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with cervical disc disease at one level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc. Cervical disc disease is defined as intractable radiculopathy and/or myelopathy with herniated disc and/or osteophyte formation on posterior vertebral endplates producing symptomatic nerve root and/or spinal cord compression confirmed by radiographic studies. The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage implants are to be used with autogenous bone graft and implanted via an open, anterior approach. The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage must be used with the internal screw fixation provided by screws of the Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage. This cervical device is to be used in patients who have had six weeks of non-operative treatment.
Device Story
Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage is an intervertebral body fusion device with integrated fixation; used for anterior cervical interbody fusion. Device consists of PEEK cage, titanium alloy screws, locking plate, and set screw. Implanted via open anterior approach by surgeons. Cage features open architecture for autogenous bone graft packing; tantalum markers for radiographic visualization. Integrated screws provide internal fixation; locking plate prevents screw loosening. Device stabilizes vertebral segment to facilitate fusion; benefits patients by addressing symptomatic nerve root or spinal cord compression.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Mechanical performance verified via static/dynamic compression and torsion (ASTM F2077), subsidence (ASTM F2267), and axial pullout/torsional/driving torque testing (ASTM F543).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK (ASTM F2026), Tantalum markers (ASTM F560), Ti6Al4V ELI titanium alloy (ASTM F136), stainless steel instruments (ASTM F899). Design: Intervertebral cage with integrated screw fixation and locking plate. 7° lordotic angle. Energy source: None (mechanical). Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for anterior cervical interbody fusion in skeletally mature patients with cervical disc disease (intractable radiculopathy/myelopathy, herniated disc, or osteophyte formation causing nerve root/spinal cord compression) at one level from C2-C3 to C7-T1, following six weeks 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.
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November 22, 2017
U&I Corporation Jee-Ae Bang RA Assistant Manager 20. Sandan-ro 76beon-gil(Rd) Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do 11781 Korea
Re: K172424
Trade/Device Name: Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OVE Dated: October 18, 2017 Received: October 20, 2017
Dear Jee-Ae Bang:
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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Sincerely,
Mark N. Melkerson -S
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
510(k) Number (if known) K172424
Device Name Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage is indicated for anterior cervical interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with cervical disc disease at one level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc. Cervical disc disease is defined as intractable radiculopathy and/or myelopathy with herniated disc and/or osteophyte formation on posterior vertebral endplates producing symptomatic nerve root and/or spinal cord compression confirmed by radiographic studies. The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage implants are to be used with autogenous bone graft and implanted via an open, anterior approach. The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage must be used with the internal screw fixation provided by screws of the Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage. This cervical device is to be used in patients who have had six weeks of non-operative treatment.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
| Manufacturer: | U & I Corporation<br>20, Sandan-ro 76beon-gil(Rd), Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do,<br>11781, Korea, |
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| Sponsor: | U & I Corporation<br>20, Sandan-ro 76beon-gil(Rd), Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do,<br>11781, Korea, |
| Sponsor Contact: | Jee-Ae Bang, Regulatory Affairs Assistant Manager<br>+82 31 860 6846<br>bbangzhi@youic.com |
| Date Prepared: | October 18, 2017 |
| Device Name: | Trade Name: Velofix™TM SA Cervical Cage |
| Classification Name: | Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Cervical<br>, per 21 CFR 888.3080 |
| Common Name: | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device, IBF Device |
| Product Code: | OVE |
| Primary Predicate: | AVS® Anchor-C Cervical Cage System (K102606) |
| Additional Predicates: | Galaxy (ACIF, PLIF, TLIF and ALIF) Peek cage (K122872)<br>BAK/C Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion System<br>(K143297)<br>Synthes Zero-P (K072981)<br>Cervical Stand Alone System (K132999, K161280) |
# Description of Device:
The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage consists of cages, screws, locking plate and set screw.
The cages are available in various heights, width and have only 7° lordotic angle with an open architecture to accept packing of autograft or autogenous bone graft, while the medical grade titanium alloy screws have various diameters and length for fixing the cages. The locking plate, made of radiolucent PEEK and titanium alloy, is to prevent screw loosening. The medical grade titanium alloy set screw is intended for fixation of the locking plate.
The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage has two types:
- 1) The spacer which is made of radiolucent PEEK spacer (polymer polyether-
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ether-ketone, ASTM F2026) with the tantalum markers (ASTM F560).
- 2) The spacer which is a combination of radiolucent PEEK spacer with the x-ray markers and medical grade titanium alloy plate (Ti6AI4V ELI, ASTM F136).
The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage is implanted as a single device via an anterior approach by using the instruments manufactured from stainless steel materials that conform to ASTM F899.
### Indications For Use:
The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage is indicated for anterior cervical interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with cervical disc disease at one level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc. Cervical disc disease is defined as intractable radiculopathy and/or myelopathy with herniated disc and/or osteophyte formation on posterior vertebral endplates producing symptomatic nerve root and/or spinal cord compression confirmed by radiographic studies. The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage implants are to be used with autogenous bone graft and implanted via an open, anterior approach. The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage must be used with the internal screw fixation provided by screws of the Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage. This cervical device is to be used in patients who have had six weeks of non-operative treatment.
## Substantial Equivalence:
The Velofix 110 SA Cervical Cage is substantially equivalent to AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System (K102606), Galaxy ACIF Cage (K122872), BAK/C Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion System (K143297), Synthes Zero-P (K072981), and Cervical Stand Alone System (K132999, K161280) in design, material, mechanical
performance, function and intended use. The primary predicate device is the AVS® Anchor-C Cervical Cage System, and the others are additional predicate device.
The mechanical performance of Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage met the acceptance criteria which have been established from the predicate devices.
1. Comparison Technological Characteristics
The predicate and proposed devices have the similar intended use and basic fundamental scientific technology and share the following similarities;
- The similar indications for use
- Similar design features ●
- Incorporate the same or similar materials
- The equivalent mechanical performance
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# 2. Performance Testing
The Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage was tested in a non clinical setting (bench testing) to assess that to no new safety and efficiency issues were raised with this device. The testing met all acceptance criteria and verifies that performance of the Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
The following tests were performed:
- 1) Velofix™ SA Cervical Cage
- (1) Static compression test according to ASTM F2077
- (2) Static torsion test according to ASTM F2077
- (3) Dynamic compression test according to ASTM F2077
- (4) Dynamic torsion test according to ASTM F2077
- (5) Subsidence test according to ASTM F2267
- (6) Axial pullout test according to ASTM F543
- (7) Torsional properties test according to ASTM F543
- (8) Driving torque test according to ASTM F543
- 3. Conclusion
The data and information provided in this submission support the conclusion that the Velofix'" SA Cervical Cage is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices with respect to indications for use and technological characteristics.
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