K180876 · Providence Medical Technology, Inc. · HRX · May 18, 2018 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K180876
Device Name
DTRAX Spinal System
Applicant
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
Product Code
HRX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
May 18, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.1100
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
DTRAX Spinal System is a set of instruments indicated to be used to perform posterior cervical fusion in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease.
Device Story
DTRAX Spinal System is a set of sterile, single-use surgical instruments for posterior cervical fusion. The system includes a facet joint access tool, lateral mass decortication trephine, mallet, cannula, decortication rasp, decortication burr, and tamp. In clinical use, the surgeon uses these instruments to access the posterior cervical spine, decorticate bone surfaces (posterior lateral mass and facet joints), and apply autograft or allograft to facilitate fusion. The device is intended for use by surgeons in a clinical/surgical setting. The instruments provide the mechanical means to prepare the bone site for fusion, directly affecting the surgical procedure's efficacy in achieving spinal stabilization.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing and simulated use cadaveric testing. Bench testing confirmed mechanical strength and integrity under various loads. Simulated use testing demonstrated the instruments' ability to perform posterior cervical fusion in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease.
Technological Characteristics
Instruments constructed from stainless steel per ISO 7153-1 and ASTM F899-12b. System includes access tools, trephines, rasps, burrs, and tamps. Manual operation; no energy source. Supplied sterile via radiation (ISO 11137-1/2). Packaging validated per ISO 11607-1/2. Biocompatibility evaluated per ANSI AAMI ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for posterior cervical fusion in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 18, 2018
Providence Medical Technology, Inc. Edward Liou Chief Operating Officer 3857 Hopyard Rd. Suite 300 Pleasanton, California 94588
Re: K180876
Trade/Device Name: DTRAX Spinal System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.1100 Regulation Name: Arthroscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRX Dated: April 2, 2018 Received: April 3, 2018
Dear Edward Liou:
We have reviewed vour 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, Jennifer R. Stevenson -S For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K180876
Device Name DTRAX® Spinal System
Indications for Use (Describe)
DTRAX Spinal System is a set of instruments indicated to be used to perform posterior cervical fusion in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Section 6. 510(k) Summary
| 510(k) Owner: | Providence Medical Technology, Inc.<br>3875 Hopyard Rd., Suite 300<br>Pleasanton, CA 94588<br>T: 415-923-9376<br>F: 415-923-9377 |
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| Contact Person: | Edward Liou<br>Email: ed@providencemt.com<br>T: 415-754-8593 |
| Date Summary Prepared: | May 16th, 2018 |
| Trade Name: | DTRAX® Spinal System |
| Common Name: | Arthroscopic Accessories |
| Device Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 888.1100 |
| Device Product Code & Panel: | HRX<br>Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel |
| Primary Predicate Device: | Vertos Medical, Inc. Vertos Medical mild® Device Kit (K093062) |
| Reference Devices: | Dyonics, Inc. The Arthrofile (K812506)<br>Transcorp, Inc. Transcorp Spinal Access System (K113352)<br>Aesculap, Inc. Hi Line XS disposable Rosen Burr III (Class I exempt)<br>Medtronic Cervical FacetLift ID/S Instruments (Class I exempt) |
### Device Information
#### A. Device Description
The DTRAX® Spinal System is a set of surgical instruments indicated for performing posterior cervical fusion. The instruments will be supplied sterile and single use only. The system consists of a facet joint access tool, lateral mass decortication trephine, mallet, cannula, decortication rasp, decortication burr, and tamp. In combination, these instruments allow the user to access the posterior cervical spine to perform posterior cervical fusion by decortication of bone surfaces, including the posterior lateral mass and facet joints, combined with application of autograft or allograft.
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| DTRAX® Spinal System<br>Catalog# DX-22-100 | | |
|--------------------------------------------|-----------|------------------------|
| 1 | PT-01-100 | Access Chisel |
| 2 | PD-34-100 | Access Chisel Handle |
| 3 | PD-05-200 | Decortication Trephine |
| 4 | PD-04-000 | Guide Tube |
| 5 | PD-02-101 | Decortication Rasp |
| 6 | PD-02-300 | Decortication Burr |
| 7 | PD-12-000 | Bone Graft Tamp |
| 8 | PD-05-004 | Fork Mallet |
#### B. Indications for Use
DTRAX® Spinal System is a set of instruments indicated to be used to perform posterior cervical fusion in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease.
#### C. Summary of Technological Characteristics
The fundamental operational principles, surgical approach, design, materials, and performance of the DTRAX® Spinal System and the predicate device are essentially the same. Therefore, the technological characteristics of the DTRAX® Spinal System do not raise any new safety and effectiveness questions not addressed in the predicate device.
### D. Summary of Performance Testing
Non-clinical testing has demonstrated the DTRAX® Spinal System meets the performance requirements to safely distribute and use in accordance with the Indication for Use.
#### Premarket Notification
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- Simulated use cadaveric testing demonstrated the instruments can be used to perform posterior cervical fusion in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease.
- The bench testing demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the instruments and the strength . and integrity to resist impaction, insertion, removal, and rotational loads to perform the stated intend use.
- Additionally, the DTRAX® Spinal System demonstrated that it is in compliance with the following FDA consensus standards:
- FDA Recognition Number 14-428: ISO 11137-1 First Edition 2006-04-15 Sterilization о Of Health Care Products - Radiation - Part 1: Requirements For Development, Validation And Routine Control Of A Sterilization Process For Medical Devices [Including: Amendment 1 (2013)]
- FDA Recognition Number 14-438: ISO 11137-2 Third Edition 2013-06-01 Sterilization o Of Medical Devices - Microbiological Methods - Part 2: Tests Of Sterility Performed In The Definition, Validation And Maintenance Of A Sterilization Process
- FDA Recognition Number 14-407: ISO 11737-1 Second Edition 2006-04-01 o Sterilization of Medical Devices – Microbiological Methods – Part 1: Determination of a Population of Microorganisms on Products
- o FDA Recognition Number 14-287: ISO 11737-2: 2009/(R) 2014 Sterilization of medical devices – Microbiological methods – Part 2: Tests of Sterility Performed in the Definition, Validation and Maintenance of Sterilization Process.
- FDA Recognition Number 14-457: ISO 11607-1:2006/(R)2010 Packaging For o Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices - Part 1: Requirements For Materials, Sterile Barrier Systems And Packaging [Including: Amendment 1 (2014)]
- FDA Recognition Number 14-458: ISO 11607-2:2006/(R)2010 Packaging for o Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices – Part 2: Validation Requirements for Forming, Sealing and Assembly Processes [Including: Amendment 1 (2014)
- O FDA Recognition Number 2-156: ANSI AAMI ISO10993-1:2009/(R)2013 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation And Testing Within A Risk Management Process
- FDA Recognition Number 8-344: ISO 7153-1 Second Edition 1991-04-01 Surgical o Instruments -- Metallic Materials -- Part 1: Stainless Steel [Including: Amendment 1 (1999)]
- FDA Recognition Number 8-343: ASTM F899-12b Standard Specification for Wrought o Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
## E. Basis of Substantial Equivalence
The DTRAX® Spinal System is substantially equivalent compared to the cleared primary predicate device, Vertos Medical, Inc., Vertos Medical Mild® Device Kit (K093062) and the reference devices, on the basis the devices have the same technological characteristics, similar design features, same materials and principles of operation. Performance data demonstrate that the DTRAX® Spinal System is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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