K181184 · The Orthopaedic Implant Company · HSB · Jul 27, 2018 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K181184
Device Name
OIC Intramedullary Nail System
Applicant
The Orthopaedic Implant Company
Product Code
HSB · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jul 27, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3020
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The OIC Intramedullary Nail System is intended for surgical management of femoral and tibial fractures including open and closed fractures, pseudarthrosis and correction osteotomy, pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures, tumor resections, nonunions and malunions. The hip nay be used for basilar neck, subtrochanteric and intertrochanteric fractures. The femoral nails may be used for fractures of the femur below the hip joint including ipsilateral femur fractures, fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty and supracondylar fractures, including those with intra-articular extension.
Device Story
OIC Intramedullary Nail System comprises titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) intramedullary nails, locking bolts, and lag screws; used for internal fixation of long bone fractures. System includes surgical instruments for implantation, including tools for suprapatellar tibial nail insertion. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/OR settings. Device provides mechanical stabilization of bone fractures to facilitate healing. Substantial equivalence established via geometric comparison of added instruments to predicate systems. No clinical data required; mechanical characteristics verified via bench testing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by geometric comparison of added instruments to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Nails, bolts, and screws: Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy. Instruments: surgical grade stainless steel or 6061-T6 aluminum with medical grade silicone or Radel handles. System is non-sterile. Mechanical fixation via intramedullary rod and locking hardware.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring surgical management of femoral and tibial fractures, including open/closed fractures, pseudarthrosis, correction osteotomy, pathologic/impending pathologic fractures, tumor resections, nonunions, and malunions. Hip nails indicated for basilar neck, subtrochanteric, and intertrochanteric fractures. Femoral nails indicated for fractures below the hip joint, ipsilateral femur fractures, fractures proximal to total knee arthroplasty, and supracondylar fractures with intra-articular extension.
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.
ZNN System Tibial Nail and Stainless Steel Tibial Nail (K130595)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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The Orthopaedic Implant Company Douglas Fulton Quality and Operations Manager 770 Smithridge Dr. Suite 400 Reno, Nevada 89502
July 27, 2018
Re: K181184
Trade/Device Name: OIC Intramedullary Nail System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary Fixation Rod Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSB Dated: June 27, 2018 Received: June 28, 2018
Dear Douglas Fulton:
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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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2020
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K181184
Device Name
OIC Intramedullary Nail System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The OIC Intramedullary Nail System is intended for surgical management of femoral and tibial fractures including open and closed fractures, pseudarthrosis and correction osteotomy, pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures, tumor resections, nonunions and malunions. The hip nay be used for basilar neck, subtrochanteric and intertrochanteric fractures. The femoral nails may be used for fractures of the femur below the hip joint including ipsilateral femur fractures, fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty and supracondylar fractures, including those with intra-articular extension.
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
Prepared 05/01/2018
### Name and Address of Manufacturer
The Orthopaedic Implant Company (OIC) 770 Smithridge Dr. Suite 400 Reno, NV 89502
### Contact
Douglas Fulton Quality Assurance Manager Telephone: 775-636-8281 Fax: 775-636-8284 Email: doug@orthoimplantcompany.com
### Device Identification
Trade Name: OIC Intramedullary Nail System Common Name: Hip Nail, Femoral Nail, Tibial Nail Classification Name: Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary and Accessories Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 888.3020 Panel: Orthopedic Product Code: HSB
### Purpose of filing
This filing is being submitted to add fifteen instruments to the OIC Intramedullary Nail System. Seven of these instruments are miscellaneous instruments to aid in installing or extracting the instruments are tools that will enable the tibial nails to be inserted using the suprapatellar approach with the knee joint in a semi-extended position.
### Indications for Use
The OIC Intramedullary Nail System is intended for surgical management of femoral and tibial fractures including open and closed fractures, pseudarthrosis and correction osteotomy, pathologic fractures, tumor resections, nonunions and malunions. The hip nails may be used for basilar neck, subtrochanteric and intertrochanteric fractures. The femoral nails may be used for fractures of the hip joint including ipsilateral femur fractures fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty and supracondvlar fractures, including those with intraarticular extension.
#### Device Description
The OIC Intramedullary Nail System consists of the tibia and femur, nail locking bolts, lag screws and instruments for implantation. The nails come in a variety of sizes and are pre-contoured to match the anatomy of the patient and accept 5.0mm locking bolts range in length from 20mm to 130mm. The lad screws are 10.5mm in diameter and range in length from 70mm to 120mm.
The intramedullary nails, bolts and screws are made of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI.
The additional instruments being added to the OIC Intramedullary Nail System are provided in the non-sterile condition. They are made of surgical grade stainless steel or 6061-T6 Aluminum with a medical grade silicone or Radel handle.
## Substantial Equivalence
Primary predicate device: OIC Intramedullary Nail System K150655 Additional predicate devices:
System Modification - ZNN System Tibial Nail and Stainless Steel Tibial Nail K130595
The new device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in regard to intended use, materials, and function. There are no significant differences between the OIC Intramedullary Nail System and the predicate devices listed above. Any minor differences have no effect on safety and effectiveness.
The added instruments of the OIC Intramedullary Nail System were evaluated using a geometric comparison to the predicate devices. The instrument constructs were found to have acceptable mechanical characteristics for the intended uses.
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