The SpineKure Kyphoplasty System is intended to be used for the reduction and fixation of fractures and/or creation of a void in cancellous bone in the spine. This includes use during percutaneous vertebral augmentation. This system is to be used with cleared spinal polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cements indicated for use during percutaneous vertebral augmentation, such as kyphoplasty.
Device Story
SpineKure Kyphoplasty System facilitates percutaneous vertebral augmentation; reduces spinal compression fractures; restores sagittal alignment. System components: balloon catheter (distal inflatable balloon, silicone lubricant, radiopaque markers), balloon inflator (integral pressure gauge), cement delivery system (bone access needle, filler/pusher, cannula/expander, drill bit, wire-pins). Used in clinical settings by physicians; balloon inserted into vertebral body under fluoroscopic guidance; inflated to create void; bone cement injected via delivery system. Output: void in cancellous bone; stabilized fracture. Benefits: fracture reduction; spinal stabilization. Device is disposable.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only: biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, 10, 11), mechanical/functional testing (balloon deflation time, burst pressure, fatigue strength, balloon dimensions, insertion/withdrawal force, tensile bond strength), shelf life (ASTM F1980-07), sterilization validation (ISO 11135-1), and packaging integrity (ISTA-2A, ASTM F1929, ASTM F88).
Technological Characteristics
Balloon material: Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Max inflation pressure: 400 Psi. Balloon sizes: 10mm, 15mm, 20mm. Radiopaque markers included. Sterilization: EtO. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 compliant. Mechanical testing per risk analysis. Packaging: Pouch, PE film, blister pack, cardboard box.
Indications for Use
Indicated for reduction and fixation of spinal fractures and creation of a void in cancellous bone during percutaneous vertebral augmentation procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is a device intended to be implanted that is made from methylmethacrylate, polymethylmethacrylate, esters of methacrylic acid, or copolymers containing polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene. The device is intended for use in arthroplastic procedures of the hip, knee, and other joints for the fixation of polymer or metallic prosthetic implants to living bone.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement.”
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May 29, 2018
HANCHANG Co., Ltd. % GeumHyeon Kim Lead Consultant DT&S Co., Ltd. #1206, Mario Tower, 28, Digital-ro 30-gil Guro-gu, Seoul 08389 Republic of Korea
Re: K172871
Trade/Device Name: SpineKure Kyphoplasty System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3027 Regulation Name: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NDN. HRX Dated: March 7, 2018 Received: April 18, 2018
Dear GeumHyeon Kim:
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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K172871
Device Name SpineKure Kyphoplasty System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The SpineKure Kyphoplasty System is intended to be used for the reduction and fixation of fractures and/or creation of a void in cancellous bone in the spine. This includes use during percutaneous vertebral augmentation. This system is to be used with cleared spinal polymethylme (PMMA) bone cements indicated for use during percutaneous vertebral augmentation, such as kyphoplasty.
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# 510(k) Summary
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
## 1. Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(a)]
March. 23. 2018
### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(c)(1)]
| ● | Name of Manufacturer: | HANCHANG Co., Ltd |
|---|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ● | Address: | #301-204 Bucheon Techno-park, 345, Seokcheon-ro<br>Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14501, Republic of Korea |
| ● | Telephone No.: | +82-32-234-0033 |
| ● | Fax No.: | +82-32-234-0040 |
### 3. Submission Correspondent
| ● | Name of company: | DT&S Co., Ltd. |
|---|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ● | Address: | #1206, Mario Tower, 28, Digital-ro 30-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul,<br>08389, Republic of Korea |
| ● | Contact Name: | GeumHyeon Kim |
| ● | Contact Title | Lead Consultant |
| ● | E-mail Address | gh.kim@dtns.co.kr |
| ● | Telephone No.: | +82-2-357-8401 |
| ● | Fax No.: | +82-2-357-8027 |
### Trade Name, Regulation Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(c)(2)[ 4.
| Trade/Device Name | SpineKure Kyphoplasty System |
|-------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Inflatable Bone Tamp |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 888. 3027 |
| Regulation Name | Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement |
| Regulation Class | Class II |
| Product Code | NDN, HRX |
| Product Code Name | Cement, Bone, Vertebroplasty |
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### 5. Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(c)(3)[
### Predicate device #1
| • 510(k) Number: | K153296 |
|------------------|--------------------|
| • Manufacturer: | IMEDICOM Co., Ltd. |
- Device Name: MEDINAUT Kyphoplasty System
### Predicate device #2
- K150322 • 510(k) Number:
- · Manufacturer: Pan Medical Ltd.
- Device Name: InterV Kyphoplasty Catheter and InterV Kyphoplasty Catheter (Mini)
### Predicate device #3
- 510(k) Number: K131824
- Manufacturer: CareFusion
- Device Name: AVAflex Vertebral Balloon System
### 6. Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(c)(4)]
The SpineKure Kyphoplasty System is designed to reduce spinal compression fracture and restore sagittal alignment by creating a space in the vertebral body to facilitate the insertion of bone cement. The SpineKure Kyphoplasty System is comprised of a Balloon Catheter, Balloon Inflator and Cement Delivery System (Accessories kit).
The Balloon Catheter's main components are the shaft, hub and the inflatable balloon located at the distal tip. The surface of balloon is covered with a silicone lubricant to enhance the insertion and withdrawal of catheter. Radiopaque markers located at the distal and proximal end of deflated working surface allow fluoroscopic visualization of the deflated balloon catheter during positioning.
The Balloon Inflator (SBI) is a disposable device with an integral pressure gauge.
The Cement Delivery System (SCDS) are consist of Bone Access Needle (SBN), Cement Filler & Pusher (SFP), Cannula & Expander (SCE), Drill Bit (SDB), Wire-pin (SWP-T, SWP-R).
### 7. Indications for use [21 CFR 807.92(c)(5)]
The SpineKure Kyphoplasty System is intended to be used for the reduction and fixation of fractures and/or creation of a void in cancellous bone in the spine. This includes use during percutaneous vertebral augmentation. This system is to be used with cleared spinal polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cements indicated for use during percutaneous vertebral augmentation, such as kyphoplasty.
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| 10(k) Numbe | K172871 | | | K131824 |
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| roduct Code | ANCHANG Co. Ltd. | K153296 EDICOM Co., Ltd., Ltd., Ltd., Ltd., Ltd., Ltd., Ltd., Ltd., Ltd., HRX, NDN | RX, NDI | HRX, NDN |
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| Components | Proposed Device | Predicate Device #1 | Predicate Device #2 | Page 4/5<br>Predicate Device #3 |
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| | 1) Balloon Bone Catheter<br>2) Balloon Inflator<br>3) Cement Delivery System<br>- Bone Access Needle,<br>Cement Filler & Pusher,<br>Cannula & Expander, Drill<br>Bit, Wire-pin Trocar, Wire-<br>pin Round | 1) Bone Catheter<br>2) Expander Syringe<br>3) Kit<br>- Needle Pipe, Needle Pin,<br>Expander, Cannula, Spacer,<br>Guide Wire, Wire Pin,<br>Cement Pusher, Cement<br>Filler, and Guide wire | 1) Balloon Bone Catheter<br>2) Bone access tools<br>- Bone access needle,<br>Kirschner wire, Bone<br>access drill, Curette, Bone<br>access cannula<br>3) Cement delivery tools<br>- Cement delivery cannula,<br>Cement dispenser<br>4) Inflation device | 1) Balloon Bone Catheter<br>2) Accessory Kit |
| Specifications | | | | |
| Balloon Size | 10mm, 15mm, 20mm | 10mm, 15mm, 20mm | 10mm, 15mm, 20mm | 15mm, 20mm, 30mm |
| Balloon Material | Thermoplastic Polyurethane | Thermoplastic Polyurethane | Polyurethane | Polyurethane |
| Max. Inflation Pressure | 400 Psi | 350 Psi | 750 Psi | 400 Psi |
| Max. Recommended<br>Inflation Volume | 10 mm balloon: 3 ml<br>15 mm balloon: 5 ml<br>20 mm balloon: 7 ml | 10 mm balloon: 3 ml<br>15 mm balloon: 5 ml<br>20 mm balloon: 7 ml | 10 mm balloon: 4 ml<br>15 mm balloon: 4 ml<br>20 mm balloon: 6 ml | 15 mm balloon: 4 ml<br>20 mm balloon: 6 ml<br>30 mm balloon: 8 ml |
| Balloon Shape | Cylindrical | Cylindrical | Cylindrical | Cylindrical |
| Radiopaque Marker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Packaging information | Pouch (Medical grade paper),<br>PE Film, Blister Pack,<br>Cardboard Box | Pouch, Tyvek Blister Tray,<br>Cardboard Box | Not known | Not known |
| Sterilization | EtO Sterilization | Gamma Sterilization | EtO Sterilization | Not known |
| Biocompatibility | Meets ISO 10993 | Meets ISO 10993 | Not known | Not known |
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### 9. Non-Clinical Test Summary
- 1) Biocompatibility tests were performed in accordance with ISO 10993- 5, 10, 11 as well as the FDA's Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". The subject devices have been evaluated through the following tests:
- ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- · ISO 10993-11:2006 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity including the pyrogen test
- 2) Verification activities including mechanical and functional testing as required by the risk analysis were performed to evaluate the performance and the safety of the subject devices and the test results met the preset criteria and it does not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
- · Balloon deflation time
- · Burst pressure (constrained, unconstrained)
- · Fatigue strength
- · Balloon dimension before and after inflation,
- Insertion and withdrawal force
- · Tensile bond strength
- 3) The shelf life test of the device were conducted in accordance with ASTM F1980-07.
- The sterilization validation confirmed that the sterilization cycle maintained a sterility 4) assurance level (SAL) of 10-6 in accordance with the following standard:
- · ISO 11135-1:2007, Sterilization of health care products Ethylene oxide Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- 5) The packaging integrity testing were conducted with visual inspection, seal strength and dye penetration test per ISTA-2A, ASTM F1929 and ASTM F88
### 10. Clinical Test Summary
N/A- No clinical tests were conducted for this submission
### 11. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
Based on those information, we conclude that the SpineKure Kyphoplasty System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices
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