K172583 · Orthopediatrics, Inc. · HSB · May 10, 2018 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K172583
Device Name
OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform
Applicant
Orthopediatrics, Inc.
Product Code
HSB · Orthopedic
Decision Date
May 10, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3020
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is used for pediatric and small stature adult patients as indicated to stabilize fractures of the femoral shaft; subtrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral neck/shaft fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; nonunions and malunion; fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity. Additional indications includes simple long bone fractures; severely comminuted spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; polytrauma and multiple fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening; fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated. The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is for single use only.
Device Story
Intramedullary fixation system for pediatric and small stature adult patients; stabilizes long bone fractures. System includes 316L stainless steel nails, screws, interlocking pegs, and end caps; utilizes device-specific instrumentation (targeting guides, modular necks, impactors). Surgeon inserts nail into medullary canal to provide internal fixation; smaller diameter design minimizes need for excessive reaming. Device provides mechanical stability for fracture healing; intended for single use. Used in clinical/surgical settings by orthopedic surgeons. MR Conditional status.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including static four-point bend, static torsion, torsional yield strength, and driving torque testing. Full construct fatigue testing (7mm nail, 150,000 cycles at 75kg load) demonstrated structural integrity.
Technological Characteristics
Intramedullary fixation rod system. Materials: 316L stainless steel (ASTM F138). Design: 3D geometry for anatomical fit, various diameters. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Provided non-sterile; requires sterilization prior to use. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric and small stature adult patients requiring stabilization of femoral shaft fractures, subtrochanteric fractures, ipsilateral neck/shaft fractures, prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures, nonunions/malunions, and post-osteotomy fixation. Also indicated for simple long bone fractures, comminuted/spiral/oblique/segmental fractures, polytrauma, reconstruction post-tumor resection, supracondylar fractures, and bone lengthening.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.
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May 10, 2018
OrthoPediatrics, Inc. James L. Crumley II Vice President Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs 2850 Frontier Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46582
Re: K172583
Trade/Device Name: OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary fixation rod Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSB Dated: May 4, 2018 Received: May 7, 2018
Dear James Crumley:
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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# 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
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K172583
Device Name OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is used for pediatric and stature adult patients as indicated to stabilize fractures of the femoral shaft; subtrochanteric fractures; psilateral neck/shaft fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; nonunion; fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity.
Additional indications includes simple long bone fractures; severely comminuted spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; polytrauma and multiple fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; supracondy|ar fractures; bone lengthening; fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.
The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is for single use only.
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## 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR §807.92 and the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, the following information is provided for the OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform 510(k) premarket notification. The submission was prepared in accordance with the FDA guidance document, 'Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s', issued on August 12, 2005.
| Sponsor: | OrthoPediatrics, Corp.<br>2850 Frontier Drive<br>Warsaw, IN 46582<br>Establishment Registration Number: 9102640<br>Phone: (574) 267-6379<br>Fax: (574) 269-3692 |
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| Contact: | Jim Crumley<br>VP of Regulatory Affairs |
| Date: | May 9, 2018 |
| Subject Device: | Trade Name: OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform |
| | Regulation Number: 888.3020 |
| | Regulation Name: Intramedullary fixation rod |
| | Product Code: HSB |
| | Common Name: Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary and Accessories |
#### Legally marketed devices to which substantial equivalence is claimed:
- K083726 – OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary NailingSystem
#### Device Description
The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System (K083726) consists of a rigid stainless steel nail and stainless steel screws. The proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform seeks to broaden the reach of the PediNail brand by offering additional nail diameters, screws, nails designed specifically for child and adolescent, and improved instrumentation. The proposed device is composed of the intramedullary fixation rods (nails) with screw holes at either end for fixation to bone, screws, interlocking pegs, and end caps coupled with device-specific instruments including the Modular Necks, the Targeting Guides, the Attachment Bolts, the Derotation Dial Targeting Guide Attachment, the AP Nail Positioning Jig, the AP Position Templates, the Impactors, and the Nail Extractor Adaptor.
The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedulary Platform nails have a complex 3-dimensional geometry resulting in an anatomically appropriate design. The smaller diameter of the nail allows it to be inserted in patients with a narrow medullary canal and allows for easier insertion without the need for excessive reaming.
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#### Intended Use and Indications for Use
The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is used for pediatric and small stature adult patients as indicated to stabilize fractures of the femoral shaft; subtrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral neck/shaft fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; nonunions and malunion; fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity.
Additional indications includes simple long bone fractures; severely comminuted spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; polytrauma and multiple fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening; fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.
The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is for single use only.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics
The technological characteristics (materials, design, sizing) of the OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform are similar to the predicate OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System (K083726).
The rationale for substantial equivalence is based on consideration of the following characteristics:
- Intended Use: The proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intermedullary Platform is used for pediatric and small stature adult patients as indicated to stabilize fractures of the femoral shaft; subtrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral neck/shaft fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; nonunion and malunion; fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity which is identical to the predicate (K083726).
- Indications for Use: Indications for Use are identical to the predicate(K083726).
- Materials: The proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform nails, screws, end caps, and pegs are manufactured from 316L stainless steel conforming to ASTM F138 which is identical to the material of the predicate (K083726).
- Design Features: The proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform incorporate similar design features as the predicate (K083726).
- Function: OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is used to address femoral shaft fractures, subtrochanteric femur fractures, ipsilateral neck/shaft fractures, prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures, nonunions, malunions, and fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity. This is identical to the predicate (K083726).
- Sterilization: The proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform is provided nonsterile and requires sterilization prior to use which is the same sterilization method utilized for the predicate (K083726).
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#### Summary of Performance Data (Nonclinical and/or Clinical)
- Non-Clinical Tests
Non-clinical, Static Four-Point Bend Testing, Static Torsion Testing, Torsional Yield Strength Testing, and Driving Torque Testing was performed comparing the proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform to the predicate OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System (K083726). Testing concluded that the proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform will perform equivalently to the predicate OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System.
Full construct testing was performed. The construct consisted of a 7mm nail (system worst case), locked distally with a single screw in the dynamic position of the slot (i.e. not at the top of the slot) and a length-stable transverse fracture/osteotomy located 3cm above the superiormost distal screw hole. 4th generation composite femur sawbones were used and load was applied through the femoral head to allow for all possible loads—axial compression, bending, and torsion.
Three such constructs survived 150,000 cycles at a load of 75kg (165lbs).
The survival of three constructs subjected to the above conditions demonstrates no additional risk is conferred to the device from the presence or use of the dynamic slot.
Based on the results of this testing, it is concluded that the proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform does not raise any new issues of safety and effectiveness and is substantially equivalent to the predicate OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System (K083726).
- . The OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform was evaluated in an MR Environment and was determined to be MR Conditional.
- Clinical Tests None provided as a basis for substantial equivalence.
#### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
OrthoPediatrics believes that the proposed PediNail Intramedullary Platform is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate, OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Nailing System (K083726) based on the similarities of design, intended use, materials, sizing, and the results of verification activities conducted. No new risks have been identified and it is expected that the proposed OrthoPediatrics PediNail Intramedullary Platform will perform substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
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