The sponsor utilized published clinical literature to support the substantial equivalence of the VLIFT-s system for the expanded indication of cervical spine use, comparing it to other legally marketed cervical vertebral body replacement devices.
Literature review; Clinical outcomes; Substantial equivalence
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Published clinical literature review; Literature review
Patients undergoing cervical vertebral body replacement
Other legally marketed cervical vertebral body replacement devices
Substantial equivalence
Indications for Use
The Stryker Spine VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is indicated for use in the cervical spine (C3-C7) and the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) in skeletally mature patients for partial or total replacement of a diseased, collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor, osteomyelitis, trauma (i.e., fracture), or for reconstruction following corpectomy performed to achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissue in degenerative disorders. The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended for use with autograft or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft, as an adjunct to fusion. The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion, with bone graft used at the surgeon's discretion. The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended to be used with FDA-cleared supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been labeled for use in the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar spine (i.e., posterior screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). When used at more than two levels, supplemental fixation should include posterior fixation.
Device Story
VLIFT®-s is a pre-assembled, distractible vertebral body replacement (VBR) implant; used in spinal surgery to replace diseased or damaged vertebral bodies. Device features a hollow core for bone graft packing; distracted via an inner concentric ring; modular end caps with serrated teeth anchor to vertebral endplates; optional extension pieces adjust height. Used in OR by surgeons; requires supplemental FDA-cleared spinal fixation (e.g., posterior screw/rod or anterior plate systems). Provides structural support to spinal column; facilitates fusion or maintains stability in palliative tumor cases.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical testing performed. Substantial equivalence for the cervical indication is supported by published clinical literature regarding the use of the VLIFT®-s system and similar legally marketed cervical vertebral body replacement devices.
Technological Characteristics
Distractible cage system with modular end caps and optional extension pieces. Features hollow core for bone graft. Anchoring via serrated teeth on end caps. Materials, design, and manufacturing are identical to the previously cleared VLIFT®-s system (K091946).
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring partial or total vertebral body replacement in the cervical (C3-C7) or thoracolumbar (T1-L5) spine due to tumor, osteomyelitis, trauma (fracture), or degenerative disorders requiring corpectomy for decompression. Used with autograft or allograft bone graft as an adjunct to fusion, or for spinal column integrity in advanced tumor patients with limited life expectancy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of titanium. It consists of various vertebral plates that are punched into each of a series of vertebral bodies. An eye-type screw is inserted in a hole in the center of each of the plates. A braided cable is threaded through each eye-type screw. The cable is tightened with a tension device and it is fastened or crimped at each eye-type screw. The device is used to apply force to a series of vertebrae to correct “sway back,” scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), or other conditions.
Predicate Devices
Aesculap® Implant Systems, Inc., Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System (K172032)
Stryker Spine, Tritanium® C Anterior Cervical Cage (K171496)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 10, 2019
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Stryker Spine Renee Norby Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2 Pearl Court Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Re: K183071
Trade/Device Name: VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3060 Regulation Name: Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PLR, MQP Dated: December 14, 2018 Received: December 17, 2018
Dear Ms. Norby:
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/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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Sincerely,
### Melissa Hall -S
For 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)
K183071
Device Name
VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is indicated for use in the cervical spine (C3-C7) and the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) in skeletally mature patial or total replacement of a diseased, collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor, osteomyelitis, trauma (i.e., fracture), or for reconstruction following corpectorny performed to achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissue in degenerative disorders.
The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended for use with autograft oone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft, as an adjunct to fusion. The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion, with bone graft used at the surgeon's discretion.
The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended to be used with FDA-cleared spinal fixation systems that have been labeled for use in the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar spine (i.e., posterior screw and rod systems, anterior plate systems, and rod systems). When used at more than two levels, supplemental fixation should include posterior fixation.
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## 510(k) Summary
| 510(k) Summary: VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System | |
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| Submitter: | Stryker Spine<br>2 Pearl Court<br>Allendale, NJ 07401 |
| Contact Person : | Name: Renee Norby<br>Phone: 201-749-8074<br>Email: renee.norby@stryker.com |
| Date Prepared: | January 7, 2019 |
| Trade Name: | VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System |
| Common Name: | Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device |
| Proposed Class: | Class II |
| Classification Name: | Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis (21 CFR 888.3060) |
| Product Code: | PLR, MQP |
| Predicate Devices: | The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System was shown to be<br>substantially equivalent to the device listed below:<br><br>Primary Predicate:<br>Aesculap® Implant Systems, Inc., Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) System, K172032 Additional Predicates: Zavation Normandy VBR System, K180673Globus Medical Inc., FORTIFY® Corpectomy Spacers, K162315Cardinal Spine, LLC, C-VBR, K152568NuVasive® Incorporated, NuVasive® X-Core® Mini Cervical Expandable VBR System, K151651Stryker Spine, VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System, K091946Ulrich GmbH, Obelisc VBR, K060416 Reference Devices: Stryker Spine, AVS® AS PEEK Spacer, K120486Stryker Spine, Tritanium® C Anterior Cervical Cage, K171496 |
| Device Description: | The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended for use as an aid<br>in spinal fusion and consists of a single, pre-assembled distractible implant. The<br>device may be distracted continuously via an inner concentric ring. The hollow<br>core of the cage allows for packing bone graft. As the implant is distracted via<br>its inner concentric ring, additional slotted openings appear. |
| | 510(k) Summary: VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System |
| | The VLIFT®-s cages are available in various diameters and heights. |
| | Modular end caps snap into each end of the VLIFT®-s implant. Serrated teeth at<br>the rim of the end cap attachments help to anchor the implant to the end plates<br>of the vertebral bodies. The VLIFT®-s end caps are available in both flush and<br>contoured designs and are offered in a variety of angles. |
| | Extension pieces are available for each diameter for the VLIFT®-s implants.<br>Extension pieces may be used to achieve the desired height. The use of<br>extension pieces is optional. |
| Intended Use: | The Stryker Spine VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is indicated<br>for use in the cervical spine (C3-C7) and the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) in<br>skeletally mature patients for partial or total replacement of a diseased,<br>collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor, osteomyelitis,<br>trauma (i.e., fracture), or for reconstruction following corpectomy performed to<br>achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissue in degenerative<br>disorders. |
| | The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended for use with<br>autograft or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or<br>corticocancellous bone graft, as an adjunct to fusion. The VLIFT®-s Vertebral<br>Body Replacement System is also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal<br>column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with<br>advanced stage tumors involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine in<br>whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of<br>fusion, with bone graft used at the surgeon's discretion. |
| | The VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System is intended to be used with<br>FDA-cleared supplemental spinal fixation systems that have been labeled for<br>use in the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar spine (i.e., posterior screw and rod<br>systems, anterior plate systems, and anterior screw and rod systems). When<br>used at more than two levels, supplemental fixation should include posterior<br>fixation. |
| Summary of the<br>Technological<br>Characteristics | The subject VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System and the predicate<br>was shown to be substantially equivalent based on material, design, and<br>mechanical performance. |
| | The purpose of this 510(k) submission is to seek clearance for use in the<br>cervical spine. No changes have been made to the actual implants. |
| 510(k) Summary: VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement System | |
| Summary of the<br>Performance Data | The published clinical literature demonstrates the substantial equivalence of<br>VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement to other legally marketed cervical<br>vertebral body replacement devices. No changes were made to the existing<br>devices, nor were any new components added to the system. Therefore, no<br>additional testing was required or performed. |
| Conclusion | The design features, materials used, manufacturing, and sterilization methods<br>are identical to the previously cleared VLIFT®-s Vertebral Body Replacement<br>System with the exception of broadening the indications to include the cervical<br>spine. Additionally, the design features, materials used, manufacturing, and<br>sterilization methods are similar to the predicates identified in this submission.<br>Based on information provided, the subject device has been determined to be<br>substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. |
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