K183501 · Parcus Medical, LLC · MAI · Mar 15, 2019 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K183501
Device Name
Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors
Applicant
Parcus Medical, LLC
Product Code
MAI · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors are indicated for the attachment of soft tissue to bone. This product is intended for the following indications: Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair, Acromioclavicular Separation Repair, Bankart Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair. Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Extra Capsular Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament and Tendon Avulsion Repair. Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Midfoot Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair. Elbow: Tennis Elbow Repair, Biceps Tendon Reattachment. Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, TFCC.
Device Story
Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors are fully threaded, absorbable bone fixation devices used for soft tissue-to-bone attachment. Anchors consist of β-TCP and PLGA biocomposite body with internal bar for UHMWPE suture/suture tape suspension. Device allows free suture movement for tissue securing. Used by surgeons in OR settings for orthopedic repairs (shoulder, knee, foot/ankle, elbow, hand/wrist). Anchor provides initial pull-out resistance; material degrades over time, replaced by bone via osteoconductive β-TCP. Suture/tape remains permanently. Provided sterile on single-use drivers.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing included pull-out strength, cyclic loading, insertion torque, and in-vitro degradation. Biocompatibility and pyrogenicity testing met FDA-recognized standards. Animal implantation studies performed. No clinical human trial data provided; substantial equivalence supported by benchtop and animal performance data compared to predicates.
Indicated for soft tissue-to-bone attachment in shoulder, knee, foot/ankle, elbow, and hand/wrist procedures requiring ligament, tendon, or capsular repair/reconstruction.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
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March 15, 2019
Parcus Medical, LLC Paul Vagts Director of Regulatory Affairs 6423 Parkland Drive Sarasota, Florida 34231
Re: K183501
Trade/Device Name: Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAI Dated: December 13, 2018 Received: December 17, 2018
Dear Mr. Vagts:
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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Sincerely,
Laurence D. Coyne -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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K183501
Device Name
Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors are indicated for the attachment of soft tissue to bone. This product is intended for the following indications:
| Shoulder | Rotator Cuff Repair, Acromioclavicular Separation Repair, Bankart Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair. |
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| Knee | Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Extra Capsular Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament and Tendon Avulsion Repair. |
| Foot/Ankle | Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Midfoot Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair. |
| Elbow | Tennis Elbow Repair, Biceps Tendon Reattachment. |
| Hand/Wrist | Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, TFCC. |
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
| Submitter: | Parcus Medical, LLC<br>6423 Parkland Dr<br>Sarasota, FL 34243 |
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| Company Contact: | Paul Vagts<br>Phone: (941)755-7965<br>Fax: (941)755-6543 |
| Date Prepared: | December 13th, 2018 |
| Device Trade Name: | Twist AP Suture Anchor |
| Common Name: | Suture Anchor |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Name: | Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue 21 CFR<br>888.3030 - Product Code MAI |
| Predicate Device: | The predicate devices are the:<br>• Parcus Medical Twist PEEK Suture Anchor (K120942<br>cleared April 20th, 2012),<br>• DePuy Mitek HEALIX BR Anchor (K073412 cleared<br>January 17th, 2008),<br>• DePuy Mitek Healix Knotless BR (K130917 cleared May<br>24th, 2013), and<br>• DePuy Mitek Lupine BR Anchor (K070925 cleared May<br>2nd, 2007). |
# Device Description:
The Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors consist of fully threaded anchor bodies in 4.5. 5.5, and 6.5mm diameters. The anchor body is comprised of a β-TCP and PLGA biocomposite that has a proven record as a safe and effective absorbable material that has been used in the industry for over 10 years. The anchor bodies feature an internal bar over which strands of UHMWPE suture and/or suture tape are suspended. This allows for free movement of the suture or suture tape in order to assist with the passing and securing of soft tissue. The anchor body material has been designed such that it will maintain the necessary strength to insert successfully and provide the necessary resistance to pull-out long enough for the body to heal and then, over time, break down, be absorbed into the body
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and eventually replaced by bone. While the UHMWPE suture and suture tape are non-absorbable, this does not create any problems and may remain implanted indefinitely. The presence of the osteoconductive ß-TCP will allow for boney replacement at the insertion site as the anchor is absorbed.
Suture anchors are assembled with suture and/or suture tape provided with or without needles assembled on single use drivers and provided to the end user individually packaged and sterile.
## Intended Use:
The Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors are indicated for the attachment of soft tissue to bone. This product is intended for the following indications:
| Shoulder | Rotator Cuff Repair, Acromioclavicular Separation Repair,<br>Bankart Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular Shift<br>or Capsulolabral Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair, SLAP<br>Lesion Repair. |
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| Knee | Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament<br>Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Extra Capsular<br>Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament and<br>Tendon Avulsion Repair. |
| Foot/Ankle | Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Midfoot Reconstruction,<br>Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction,<br>Metatarsal Ligament Repair. |
| Elbow | Tennis Elbow Repair, Biceps Tendon Reattachment. |
| Hand/Wrist | Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar or Radial<br>Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, TFCC. |
## Substantial Equivalence Summary:
The Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors are very similar to the predicate devices in that they are comprised of the same materials (K073412, K130917 and K070925), have identical intended use (K120942, K073412, K130917 and K070925), have identical (K120942) or very similar (K073412, K130917 and K070925) indications for use and utilize similar designs (K120942 and K073412). Pyrogenicity testing was conducted on a representative device from the Twist AP Suture Anchor product family. The results of this testing met the acceptance criteria described in the FDA recognized standard and therefore it was concluded that the Twist AP Suture Anchors do not raise any additional concerns regarding pyrogenicity. Extensive biocompatibility, mechanical and cadaveric testing has been conducted and has demonstrated substantial equivalence between the Parcus Twist AP Suture anchors and the predicate devices.
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## Summary Performance Data:
The entire scope of the proposed Twist AP Suture Anchor product family was considered and worst-case scenarios for various concerns were identified. Devices were subjected to biocompatibility and benchtop testing such as pull-out strength, cyclic loading, insertion torque testing, in-vitro degradation, and animal implantation studies. Based on the results of this testing and comparison with the performance of the predicate devices or published acceptance criteria, the Parcus Twist AP Suture Anchors are determined by Parcus Medical to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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