K180480 · Alphatec Spine, Inc. · PHM · May 31, 2018 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K180480
Device Name
ATEC Universal Spacer System
Applicant
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Product Code
PHM · Orthopedic
Decision Date
May 31, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ATEC Universal Spacer System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracolumbar spine. Thoracic: T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectomy for the treatment of a symptomatic degeneration disc disease (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy with or without axial pain). The lateral approach is limited to levels T5-6 to T11-T12. Lumbar: L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies The ATEC Universal Spacer System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended for use with allograft (e.g., Allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft) and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Device Story
Intervertebral body fusion system; includes Battalion Universal Spacer System and Porous Ti Spacer System. Implants feature various geometries (length, width, height, lordosis) to match patient anatomy; surface teeth provide fixation to resist migration/expulsion. Used in thoracolumbar spinal fusion procedures; implanted by surgeons. Requires use with allograft bone graft and supplemental fixation systems. Benefits patients by stabilizing spinal segments and promoting fusion in DDD cases.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing only, including static and dynamic compression, static and dynamic compression shear, gravimetric/particulate analysis, push-out, subsidence, and bacterial endotoxin testing.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK Optima LT1 (ASTM F2026), Tantalum (ASTM F560), Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136), Commercially Pure Titanium (ASTM F67), Titanium coating (ASTM F1580). Porous Ti implants feature layered porous geometry. Provided sterile. Mechanical fixation via surface teeth.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring spinal fusion at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L1 or L1-S1). Targets symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation and lumbar DDD with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis. Requires at least six months 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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May 31, 2018
Alphatec Spine, Inc Jeremy Markovich Senior Manager, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs 5818 El Camino Real Carlsbad, California 92008
Re: K180480
Trade/Device Name: ATEC Universal Spacer System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral body fusion device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX, PHM Dated: May 3, 2018 Received: May 4, 2018
Dear Mr. Markovich:
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) K180480
Device Name ATEC Universal Spacer System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ATEC Universal Spacer System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracolumbar spine.
Thoracic: T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectomy for the treatment of a symptomatic degeneration disc disease (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy with or without axial pain). The lateral approach is limited to levels T5-6 to T11-T12.
Lumbar: L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies
The ATEC Universal Spacer System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended for use with allograft (e.g., Allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft) and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> |
| <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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### 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92. The assigned 510(k) number is K180480.
| I. | SUBMITTER: | Alphatec Spine, Inc.<br>5818 El Camino Real<br>Carlsbad, CA 92008<br>Phone: (760) 431-9286<br>Fax: (760) 431-0289 |
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| | Contact Person: | Jeremy Markovich<br>Senior Manager, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs<br>Contact Phone: (760) 494-6893 |
| | Date Summary Prepared: | February 22, 2018 |
#### II. DEVICE
| Name of Device: | ATEC Universal Spacer System |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Interbody fusion device |
| Classification Name: | Intervertebral body fusion device<br>(21 CFR 888.3080) |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | PHM, MAX |
#### III. LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE AND REFERENCE DEVICES
| 510(k) | Product Code | Trade Name | Manufacturer |
|------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------|----------------|
| Primary Predicate Device | | | |
| K160958 | PHM, MAX | Battalion Universal Spacer System | Alphatec Spine |
| Additional Predicate Devices | | | |
| K080699 | MQP, MAX | Novel Spinal Spacer System | Alphatec Spine |
| K171633 | PHM, MAX | NuVasive® TLX Interbody System | NuVasive, Inc. |
| Reference Devices | | | |
| K161485 | MAX, ODP | Forticore System | Nanovis, LLC. |
| K151256 | PLF, HRS, HWC | Arthrex BioSync® Bone Wedge | Arthrex, Inc. |
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
ATEC Universal Spacer System includes the Battalion Universal Spacer System and Porous Ti Spacer System.
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The Battalion Universal Spacer System is an intervertebral body fusion system. The implants consist of various lengths, widths, heights and degrees of lordosis to accommodate individual patient anatomy. These implants come in three material varieties: polyetheretherketone with tantalum markers, commercially pure titanium coated polyetheretherketone with tantalum markers, and titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI). The device includes rows of teeth on the surface of each end of the device which serve to grip the adjacent vertebrae to resist migration and expulsion of the device.
The Porous Ti Spacer System is an intervertebral body fusion system. The implants consist of various lengths, widths, heights and degrees of lordosis to accommodate individual patient anatomy. These implants are made of a commercially pure porous titanium (PTi). The device includes rows of teeth on the surface of each end of the device which serve to grip the adjacent vertebrae to resist migration and expulsion of the device. Additionally, the PTi implant is offered with a microstructure due to the layering of material that forms the porous geometry. This porous geometry extends to the superior and inferior surfaces of the device for implant fixation.
All materials are of surgical grade; polyetheretherketone (PEEK Optima LT1) conforms to ASTM F2026, tantalum conforms to ASTM F560, titanium coating conforms to ASTM F1580, the titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) conforms to ASTM F136, and the commercially pure titanium conforms to ASTM F67. All implants will be provided sterile.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The ATEC Universal Spacer System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracolumbar spine.
Thoracic: T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectomy for the treatment of a symptomatic degeneration disc disease (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy and/or radiculopathy with or without axial pain). The lateral approach is limited to levels T5-6 to T11-T12.
Lumbar: L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies
The ATEC Universal Spacer System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended for use with allograft (e.g., Allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft) and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.
#### TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON TO PREDICATES VI.
The technological design features of the subject implants were compared to the predicates in intended use, indications for use, design, function and technology and it was demonstrated that they are substantially equivalent.
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#### PERFORMANCE DATA VII.
The following non-clinical tests support the substantial equivalence determination as discussed in Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.
Performance data and engineering analysis demonstrate that the subject ATEC Universal Spacer System is substantially equivalent to the predicates. Testing and analysis include the following:
- Static Compression (per ASTM F2077) ●
- Dynamic Compression (per ASTM F2077) ●
- Static Compression Shear (per ASTM F2077) ●
- Dynamic Compression Shear (per ASTM F2077)
- . Gravimetric and Particulate analysis (ASTM F1714 and F1877)
- Push-out (per ASTM F04-25-02-02 Draft)
- . Subsidence (per ASTM F2267)
- Bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) per ANSI/AAMI ST72:2011/(R)2016 ●
### Clinical Information
Not applicable; determination of substantial equivalence is not based on an assessment of clinical performance data.
# VIII. CONCLUSION
Based upon the information provided in this 510(k) submission, it has been determined that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to legally marketed devices in regards to indications for use, intended use, design, technology, and performance.
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