ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System; ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System
Applicant
Camber Spine Technologies, LLC
Product Code
NKB · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 27, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3070
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System, when used in a posterior percutaneous approach is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral/iliac spine (T1-S1/ Ilium); degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). In addition, ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is intended for treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft. having implants attached to the lumbosacral spine and/or ilium with removal of the implants after attainment of a solid fusion. Levels of pedicle screw fixation for these patients are L-3- sacrum/ilium. The ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System is intended to provide immobilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic. lumbar, and sacral/iliac spine (T)-S1/Ilium); degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological imparment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). In addition, the ORTHROS™ Posterior System is intended for treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft, having implants attached to the lumbosacral spine and/or ilium with removal of the implants after attainment of a solid fusion. Levels of pedicle screw fixation for these patients are L3-sacrum/ilium.
Device Story
ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System and ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System are spinal fixation implants; used for immobilization/stabilization of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral/iliac spine segments as adjunct to fusion. Components include rods, monoaxial/polyaxial/cannulated screws, locking caps, locking set screws, and cross links. MIS system utilizes percutaneous approach with specialized instrumentation including 'long towers'. Implants are manually installed by surgeons in an OR setting to provide rigid fixation; configured to patient anatomy. Benefits include stabilization of spinal segments to facilitate fusion in patients with degenerative, traumatic, or deformity-related spinal conditions. System is purely mechanical; no software or electronic components.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Mechanical testing included static/dynamic axial compression, static axial torsion (ASTM F1717-15), screw pullout (ASTM F543), and static/torsional grip testing (ASTM F1798). Results met acceptance criteria defined by predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium Alloy (TAV) per ASTM F136. Components: rods, monoaxial/polyaxial/cannulated screws, locking caps, set screws, cross links. MIS system includes long towers for percutaneous access. Mechanical fixation via manual surgical instrumentation. No software, electronics, or energy sources.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring spinal immobilization/stabilization as an adjunct to fusion. Conditions: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis (including severe Grades 3-4 at L5-S1), trauma (fracture/dislocation), spinal stenosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, spinal tumor, pseudarthrosis. Levels: T1-S1/Ilium.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) Rigid pedicle screw systems are comprised of multiple components, made from a variety of materials that allow the surgeon to build an implant system to fit the patient's anatomical and physiological requirements. Such a spinal implant assembly consists of a combination of screws, longitudinal members (e.g., plates, rods including dual diameter rods, plate/rod combinations), transverse or cross connectors, and interconnection mechanisms (e.g., rod-to-rod connectors, offset connectors).(2) Semi-rigid systems are defined as systems that contain one or more of the following features (including but not limited to): Non-uniform longitudinal elements, or features that allow more motion or flexibility compared to rigid systems.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls), when intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra; degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment; fracture; dislocation; scoliosis; kyphosis; spinal tumor; and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). These pedicle screw spinal systems must comply with the following special controls:(i) Compliance with material standards;
(ii) Compliance with mechanical testing standards;
(iii) Compliance with biocompatibility standards; and
(iv) Labeling that contains these two statements in addition to other appropriate labeling information:
“Warning: The safety and effectiveness of pedicle screw spinal systems have been established only for spinal conditions with significant mechanical instability or deformity requiring fusion with instrumentation. These conditions are significant mechanical instability or deformity of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine secondary to severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra, degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). The safety and effectiveness of these devices for any other conditions are unknown.”
“Precaution: The implantation of pedicle screw spinal systems should be performed only by experienced spinal surgeons with specific training in the use of this pedicle screw spinal system because this is a technically demanding procedure presenting a risk of serious injury to the patient.”
(2) Class II (special controls), when a rigid pedicle screw system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis other than either severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) at L5-S1 or degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment. These pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) The design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
(ii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate the mechanical function and durability of the implant.
(iii) Device components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Validation testing must demonstrate the cleanliness and sterility of, or the ability to clean and sterilize, the device components and device-specific instruments.
(v) Labeling must include the following:
(A) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of device materials and the principles of device operation;
(B) Intended use and indications for use, including levels of fixation;
(C) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
(D) Cleaning and sterilization instructions for devices and instruments that are provided non-sterile to the end user; and
(E) Detailed instructions of each surgical step, including device removal.
(3) Class II (special controls), when a semi-rigid system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion for any indication. In addition to complying with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, these pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) Demonstration that clinical performance characteristics of the device support the intended use of the product, including assessment of fusion compared to a clinically acceptable fusion rate.
(ii) Semi-rigid systems marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) and paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section.
Predicate Devices
Camber Spine Technologies ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System (K133366)
Orthofix Firebird Spinal Fixation System/Phoenix MIS Spinal Fixation System (K171082)
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October 27, 2018
Camber Spine Technologies LLC % Manjusha Bharadwaj Regulatory/Quality Consultant ROMIS, Inc. 110 Haverhill Road, Suite 526 Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Re: K180980
Trade/Device Name: ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System: ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3070 Regulation Name: Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NKB Dated: September 20, 2018 Received: September 25, 2018
Dear Manjusha Bharadwaj:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmp/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180980
#### Device Name
ORTHROSTM MIS Posterior Stabilization System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System, when used in a posterior percutaneous approach is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral/iliac spine (T1-S1/ Ilium); degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).
In addition, ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is intended for treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft. having implants attached to the lumbosacral spine and/or ilium with removal of the implants after attainment of a solid fusion. Levels of pedicle screw fixation for these patients are L-3- sacrum/ilium.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180980
#### Device Name
ORTHROSTM Posterior Stabilization System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ORTHROSTM Posterior Stabilization System is intended to provide immobilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic. lumbar, and sacral/iliac spine (T)-S1/Ilium); degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological imparment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).
In addition, the ORTHROS™ Posterior System is intended for treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft, having implants attached to the lumbosacral spine and/or ilium with removal of the implants after attainment of a solid fusion. Levels of pedicle screw fixation for these patients are L3-sacrum/ilium.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
Camber Spine Technologies ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System
Camber Spine Technologies ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System
## Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Camber Spine Technologies 418 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 484-427-7060
Contact Person: Thomas Zamorski Project Engineer The Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education 418 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 484-420-4286 Fax: 484-318-8031 Email: tzamorski@imseinstitute.org
Manjusha Bharadwaj Regulatory/Quality Consultant RQMIS Inc. 110 Haverhill Rd., Suite 526 Amesbury, MA 01913 Phone: 978-358-7307 Facsimile: 978-447-0206 Email: manjushabharadwaj@rqmis.com
Date Prepared: September 17, 2018
## Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor
Trade Name: ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System / ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System Camber Spine Technologies 418 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087
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## Common or Usual Name
Device Type: Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
## Classification Name
21 CFR 888.3070 Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system
Device Class: Class II
## Product Codes: NKB
## Reason for 510(k) Submission
This 510(k) is being submitted to address the MIS intended use of these implants in their labelling. The new intended use and the system components for MIS system including the "long towers" was introduced as part of note to file for the existing 510k K133366, but a recent review of the regulatory strategy by an outside regulatory council resulted in a decision to file a 510k for the addition of this intended use. This traditional 510(k) also documents the changes to the ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System that have occurred since its clearance in K133366. These devices include cross links, anti-rotation rods, solid reduction screws, and instrumentation. The additions and minor modifications to the ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System, subject to applicant's risk management system, do not change the previously cleared ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System (K133366) indications for use, contraindications, warnings, or precautions, and do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness. Camber Spine Technologies believes that the ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate, Camber Spine Technologies ORTHROS™ Posterior System (K133366), and the additional predicate Orthofix Firebird Spinal Fixation System/Phoenix MIS Spinal Fixation System (K171082).
## Predicate Devices
Primary Predicate: Camber Spine Technologies ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System (K133366)
The subject ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System was demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices: Camber Spine Technologies ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System (K133366) and Orthofix Firebird Spinal Fixation System/Phoenix MIS Spinal Fixation System (K171082) with respect to indications, design, materials, function, manufacturing, and/or performance.
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System, when used in a posterior percutaneous approach is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal
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segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral/iliac spine (T1-S1/llium): degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, and/or lordosis), spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). In addition, ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is intended for treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft, having implants attached to the lumbosacral spine and/or ilium with removal of the implants after attainment of a solid fusion. Levels of pedicle screw fixation for these patients are L-3sacrum/ilium.
The ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral/iliac spine (T1-S1/Ilium): degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). In addition, the ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System is intended for treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft, having implants attached to the lumbosacral spine and/or ilium with removal of the implants after attainment of a solid fusion. Levels of pedicle screw fixation for these patients are L3-sacrum/ilium.
# Technological Characteristics
The ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System is a multiple component, posterior stabilization system which consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of rods, monoaxial screws, polyaxial screws, cannulated polyaxial screws, reduction screws, cannulated reduction screws, locking caps, locking set screws, cross links, and associated manual surgical instruments. The ÖRTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System is designed to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients. Implant components can be rigidly locked into a variety of configurations for the individual patient and surgical condition. Polyaxial screws are intended for posterior and anterior use. Rods and monoaxial screws may be used anteriorly or posteriorly. Locking Caps and Locking Set Screws are used to connect the screws to the rods. All implants are composed of Titanium Alloy (TAV), as specified in ASTM F136.
The ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is a multiple component, minimally invasive posterior stabilization system which consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of rods, cannulated percutaneous/MIS polyaxial screws, locking set screws, and associated manual surgical instruments. The ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is designed to provide
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immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients. Implant components can be rigidly locked into a variety of configurations for the individual patient and surgical condition. The MIS polyaxial screws are intended for posterior use. Locking Set Screws are used to connect the screws to the rods. All implants are composed of Titanium Alloy (TAV), as specified in ASTM F136. The ORTHROS™ MIS System also utilizes select instrumentation from the ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System.
# Performance Data
Testing performed indicates that the ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is as mechanically sound as predicate devices. Testing included static compression, dynamic compression, and static torsion per ASTM F1717-15. The results demonstrate that the acceptance criteria defined by predicate device performance were met.
# Testing Performed
- 1. Static Axial Compression
- 2. Dynamic Axial Compression
- 3. Static Axial Torsion
- 4. Screw Pullout per ASTM F543
- 5. Static Axial Grip Test per ASTM F1798
- 6. Torsional Grip Test per ASTM F1798
# Substantial Equivalence
The ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is substantially equivalent to the original ORTHROS™ Posterior System (K133366) and the Orthofix Firebird Spinal Fixation System/Phoenix MIS Spinal Fixation System (K171082). The ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System has the same intended uses and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate devices. The minor technological differences between the ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System and its predicate devices raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness. Performance data demonstrates that the ORTHROS™ MIS Posterior Stabilization System is substantially equivalent to the original ORTHROS™ Posterior Stabilization System (K133366).
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.