The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is an acetabular liner intended for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients. This device is indicated for the following conditions: 1) non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, ankyloses, protrusion acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia; 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis; 3) correction of functional deformity; and, 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed. Shells with BIOFOAM® metal foam coating are intended only for uncemented arthroplasty.
Device Story
Acetabular liner component for total hip arthroplasty; manufactured from vitamin E blended cross-linked polyethylene (E-CLASS™). Device functions as articulating surface within acetabular shell; locks into shell via anti-rotational tabs and flange. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/OR settings. Provides bearing surface for femoral head; reduces pain; improves hip function. Subject device is modular component compatible with existing MicroPort acetabular shells and femoral heads. Benefit: wear resistance and stability in hip replacement procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing including bacterial endotoxin testing (ANSI/AAMI ST72:2011), mechanical lock detail testing (ASTM F1820, ASTM STP1301), and axial long-term fatigue testing per FDA guidance. Material properties and wear characteristics leveraged from predicate K171181.
Technological Characteristics
Acetabular liner made of vitamin E blended XLPE (ASTM F2695-12). Features 12 anti-rotational tabs and lock flange. Modular design for use with acetabular shells. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (AAMI TIR 28:2009).
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring total hip arthroplasty for non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusio acetabuli, painful hip dysplasia), inflammatory degenerative joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis), functional deformity correction, or revision procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. This device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. The two-part femoral component consists of a femoral stem made of alloys to be fixed in the intramedullary canal of the femur by impaction with or without use of bone cement. The proximal end of the femoral stem is tapered with a surface that ensures positive locking with the spherical ceramic (aluminium oxide, A12 03 ) head of the femoral component. The acetabular component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforced with nonporous metal alloys, and used with or without bone cement.
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MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. Sarah Stroupe Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 5677 Airline Road Arlington, Tennessee 38002
Re: K181598
Trade/Device Name: Prime E-CLASS XLPE Liner Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353 Regulation Name: Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LZO Dated: June 15, 2018 Received: June 18, 2018
Dear Sarah Stroupe:
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/cdrl/cfdocs/cfpmn/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)
K181598
Device Name Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Indications for Use
1) non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusio acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia;
2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis;
3) correction of functional deformity; and,
4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed.
Shells with BIOFOAM® metal foam coating are intended only for uncemented arthroplasty.
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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# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Rule to implement provisions of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and in conformance with 21 CFR 807, this information serves as a Summary of Substantial Equivalence for the use of the Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner.
| Submitted by: | MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.<br>5677 Airline Rd, Arlington TN, 38002<br>Phone: 866-872-0211<br>Fax: 855-446-2247 |
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| Date: | August 30, 2018 |
| Contact Person: | Sarah Evonne Stroupe<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Proprietary Name: | Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner |
| Common Name: | Acetabular Liner |
| Classification Name and Reference: | 21 CFR 888.3353 LZO, OQI<br>Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi constrained<br>cemented or nonporous, uncemented prosthesis<br>Class II |
| | 21 CFR 888.3358 LPH, OQG<br>Hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained<br>porous-coated uncemented prosthesis<br>Class II |
| Subject Product Code and Panel Code: | Orthopedics/87/LZO, LPH, OQG, OQI |
| Predicate Devices: | PROCOTYL® PRIME E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner<br>(K171181)<br>Prime Acetabular Cup System XLPE Liner<br>(K180798) |
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Reference Devices:
PROCOTYL® PRIME Acetabular Cup System (K170444) LINEAGE® Acetabular System (K002149 and K052026) DYNASTY® Acetabular System (K002149, K061547, K070785, and K082924)
# DEVICE INFORMATION
## A. Intended Use
The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is an acetabular liner intended for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients. This device is indicated for the following conditions:
- 1) non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, ankyloses, protrusion acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia;
- 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis;
- 3) correction of functional deformity; and,
- 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed.
Shells with BIOFOAM® metal foam coating are intended only for uncemented arthroplasty.
## B. Device Description
The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is an additional liner option for MicroPort Orthopedics' Prime Acetabular Cup System (K170444; K180798). The subject Liner is intended to be used with Acetabular Shells and optional Cancellous Bone Screws as part of a total acetabular system.
The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is manufactured from E-CLASS™, a vitamin E blended XLPE, conforming to ASTM F2695-12. The subject Liner is available in Standard, Lipped, and Lateralized/Face-changing configurations. The subject Liner has a two-part locking detail featuring 12 anti-rotational tabs and a lock flange, which is intended to mate with the 12 antirotational pockets and lock groove of the compatible Prime Acetabular Shells (K170444; K180798).
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## C. Substantial Equivalence Information
The subject Liner's intended use, size range, articulating surface, and available configurations are identical to the predicates K171181 and K180798. The subject Liner's material (E-CLASS™) is identical to the predicate K171181. The subject Liner's geometry is identical to the predicate K180798.
The fundamental scientific technology of the subject Liner has not changed relative to the predicates.
Based on these similarities, the Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is believed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
## D. Nonclinical Testing
Nonclinical testing performed on the to establish the basis for substantial equivalence of the Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner included bacterial endotoxin testing and mechanical testing of the lock detail.
- . Bacterial endotoxin testing was performed per ANSI/AAMI ST72:2011; endotoxins were found to be less than the USP endotoxin limit of 20 EU/device;
- . Mechanical testing of the lock detail was performed through Pre- and Post- Fatigue Pushout Lever-out and Torque-out of the subject Liner from a compatible Shell (K170444; K180798) per ASTM F1820, ASTM STP1301, and testing found in literature. Axial long-term fatigue per FDA Draft Guidance Documents "Guidance Document for Testing Acetabular Cup Prostheses" and "Guidance Document for Testing Non-Articulating 'Mechanically-Locked' Modular Implant Components", both issued May 1, 1995, was also evaluated as part of this study.
Due to the subject Liner's identical material and articulating surface, the following testing performed for K171181 is considered applicable:
- Material properties of E-CLASS™ per ASTM D1505, ISO 11542-2, ASTM D638, ISO ● 527-3, ASTM D256, ASTM F648, ASTM F2214, ASTM F2138, ASTM F2102-13, ISO 5834-4, ASTM F2381, ASTM F2625, ASTM D3418, ASTM D638, ASTM D695, ISO 5834-3, ISO 5834-5, and ASTM E647;
- Smooth wear per ASTM F1714-96 (2003), ISO 14242-2: 2016, ISO 21535: 2007, ISO ● 14242-3:2009, and FDA Guidance "Characterization of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Used in Orthopedic Devices" issued February 12, 2016;
- Abrasive wear per ASTM F1714-96 (2003), ISO 14242-3: 2014, ISO 14242-2: 2016, ISO ● 21535: 2007, and ISO 21534: 2007;
- Wear particle analysis per ASTM F1877-05; ●
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- Long-term fatigue per FDA Draft Guidance Documents "Guidance Document for Testing . Acetabular Cup Prostheses" and "Guidance Document for Testing Non-Articulating 'Mechanically-Locked' Modular Implant Components", both issued May 1, 1995; and,
- Deformation and frictional torque per ISO 7206-12. ●
Due to the subject Liner's identical articulating surface and configurations, the following testing performed for K170444 is considered applicable:
- Range of motion per ISO 21535 ●
## E. Clinical Testing
Clinical data was not necessary to determine substantial equivalence between the Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner and the predicate devices.
## F. Biocompatibility
The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is manufactured from the identical E-CLASS™ material characterized for the predicate K171181. Intended patient contact also remains identical. Therefore, biocompatibility testing performed for K171181 remains applicable to the subject device. Biocompatibility bench and animal studies used to characterize the E-CLASS™ material included extractables, cytotoxicity, irritation, and sensitization studies.
The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is implanted using the same instrumentation cleared within K170444; no new biocompatibility assessment is required.
## G. Component and Accessory Compatibility
The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is compatible with Prime Acetabular Cup System Shells (K170444; K180798) and Instrumentation (K170444). The Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner is also compatible with previously cleared MicroPort Femoral Heads.
Compatibility of the subject Liner with previously cleared MicroPort Orthopedics is listed in Table 1.
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#### Table 1: Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner Compatibility
| 510(k) | Intended Combinations |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| with Femoral Heads (up to 44mm) | |
| K893685 | Ceramic-Polyethylene with ID 28-36mm** |
| K920593 | Ceramic-Polyethylene, OD 28mm |
| K925512 | Ceramic-Polyethylene, OD 28mm |
| K932222 | Metal-Polyethylene, OD 28mm XXL |
| K002149 | Metal-Polyethylene with ID 22-32mm |
| K021349* | Metal-Polyethylene with ID 38-56mm |
| K004043* | Metal-Polyethylene with ID 28-36mm |
| K051348* | Metal-Polyethylene with ID 38-56mm |
| K072656 | Ceramic-Polyethylene with ID 38-46mm with neck sleeves |
| K130376 | Ceramic-Polyethylene with ID 32-40mm |
| K140043 | Ceramic-Polyethylene with ID 28mm |
| with Acetabular Shells | |
| K170444 | Quad and Solid Acetabular Shells |
| K180798 | Quad and Solid Acetabular Shells |
| with Instrumentation | |
| K170444 | Acetabular Liner Trials |
*Metal femoral heads in K021349, K004043 and K051348 were originally cleared for use with metal-metal bearings, and later cleared for compatibility with DYNASTY® A-CLASS® polyethylene liners in K070785.
** 36mm Forte Ceramic heads were originally cleared for use in PMA P030027, and later cleared for compatibility with PROCOTYL® L / O Acetabular System in K142119.
#### H. Sterilization Residuals
Ethylene Oxide sterilization of the subject Liner was evaluated per AAMI TIR 28:2009 Annex A. The evaluation determined that sterilization residuals are within the limits determined by the worst case, which was presented in K140043 as established by product density, product size, and worst case sterilization conditions.
#### I. Conclusion
The indications for use and fundamental scientific technology of the Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner are identical to the predicate and reference devices. The subject Liner's geometry is identical to the predicate K180798. The subject Liner's material is identical to the predicate K171181. Additionally, the Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner's compatibility with other components is identical to the predicate liners cleared within K171181 and K180798. The predicate and subject testing and analyses support the substantial equivalence of the Prime E-CLASS™ XLPE Liner's performance.
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