iTotal Identity Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System
K190562 · Conformis, Inc. · JWH · Aug 8, 2019 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K190562
Device Name
iTotal Identity Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System
Applicant
Conformis, Inc.
Product Code
JWH · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Aug 8, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The iTotal Identity Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System (KRS) is intended for use as a total knee replacement in patients with knee joint pain and disability whose conditions cannot be solely addressed by the use of a prosthetic device that treats only one or two of the three knee compartments, such as a unicondylar, patellofemoral or bicompartmental prosthesis. The Indications for Use include: • Painful joint disease due to osteoarthritis, traumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or osteonecrosis of the knee. · Post traumatic loss of joint function. · Moderate varus, valgus or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability. · Failed osteotomies, hemiarthroplasties, and unicondylar, patellofemoral or bicompartmental implants. · Revision procedures provided that anatomic landmarks necessary for alignment and positioning of the implant are identifiable on patient imaging scans. This implant is intended for cemented use only.
Device Story
Patient-specific tricompartmental knee replacement system; utilizes patient imaging and proprietary/off-the-shelf software to design implants matching patient-specific anatomy; femoral component (CoCrMo); tibial tray/stem (Ti6AL4V-ELI); tibial keel cap (UHMWPE); polyethylene inserts (UHMWPE or iPoly XE); patellar component (UHMWPE or iPoly XE). Used in clinical settings by orthopedic surgeons for total knee arthroplasty. Includes patient-specific single-use ancillary instruments and reusable manual instruments to assist in component positioning and bone cutting. Output is a custom-fit implant system; aids in restoring joint function and stability; reduces pain; improves mobility for patients with severe knee disease.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included cadaveric instrumentation/usability, insert interlock/modularity, tibial tray stem fatigue, tibial tray stem assembly/disassembly torque, tibial tray/stem particle analysis/fretting corrosion, biocompatibility, MRI compatibility, patella test justification, tibial insert justification (contact area, range of motion, constraint), sterilization validation, and reusable instrument cleaning/sterilization validation.
Technological Characteristics
Semi-constrained, cemented knee prosthesis. Materials: CoCrMo (femoral), Ti6AL4V-ELI (tibial tray/stem), UHMWPE/iPoly XE (inserts/patella). Patient-specific design via imaging/software. Ancillary instruments: single-use (nylon, stainless steel, R-Radel) and reusable. Sterilization: Sterile (SAL 10^-6) for implants/single-use instruments; non-sterile for reusable instruments.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with knee joint pain and disability requiring total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, traumatic/rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic loss of function, moderate varus/valgus/flexion deformity, or failed prior partial/hemi-arthroplasty/osteotomy. Revision procedures allowed if anatomic landmarks are identifiable on imaging. Cemented use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc., Klassic Knee System (K180159)
Conformis iTotal Posterior Stabilized (PS) Knee Replacement System (K161668)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 8, 2019
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Conformis, Inc. Paul Smolenski Sr. RA Manager 600 Technology Park Drive, 4th Floor Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
Re: K190562
Trade/Device Name: iTotal Identity Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JWH, OOG, OIY Dated: July 9, 2019 Received: July 10, 2019
Dear Paul Smolenski:
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,
For CAPT Raquel Peat, PhD, MPH, USPHS Director OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K190562
Device Name
Conformis iTotal Identity Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The iTotal Identity Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System (KRS) is intended for use as a total knee replacement in patients with knee joint pain and disability whose conditions cannot be solely addressed by the use of a prosthetic device that treats only one or two of the three knee compartments, such as a unicondylar, patellofemoral or bicompartmental prosthesis.
The Indications for Use include:
• Painful joint disease due to osteoarthritis, traumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or osteonecrosis of the knee.
· Post traumatic loss of joint function.
· Moderate varus, valgus or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability.
· Failed osteotomies, hemiarthroplasties, and unicondylar, patellofemoral or bicompartmental implants.
· Revision procedures provided that anatomic landmarks necessary for alignment and positioning of the implant are identifiable on patient imaging scans.
This implant is intended for cemented use only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510K SUMMARY (page 1 of 5)
| Submitter's Name<br>and Address: | Conformis, Inc.<br>600 Technology Park Drive<br>Billerica, MA 01821 |
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| Establishment<br>Registration<br>Number(s): | 3009844603 and 3004153240 |
| Date Summary was<br>Prepared: | March 4th, 2019 |
| Contact Person: | Paul Smolenski<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Telephone: 781-374-5586<br>Fax: 781-345-0147<br>E-mail: paul.smolenski@conformis.com |
| Trade/Device Name: | Conformis itotal Identity® Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee<br>Replacement System (iTotal CR KRS) |
| Common Name: | Total Knee Replacement System |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Regulation Number<br>and Description: | 21 CFR 888.3560<br>Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-<br>constrained cemented prosthesis. |
| Classification Name: | Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented,<br>Polymer/Metal/Polymer |
| Product Code:<br>(Classification) | JWH |
| Product Code(s):<br>(Subsequent) | OOG: Knee Arthroplasty Implantation System<br>OIY: Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented,<br>Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive |
| Legally Marketed<br>Predicate Device<br>(Primary Predicate): | Conformis iTotal® Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System<br>("iTotal CR KRS"), K180906, cleared May 16, 2018). |
| Legally Marketed<br>Predicate Device | Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc., Klassic® Knee System (K180159,<br>March 9, 2018), hereafter referred to as "TJO Klassic Knee." |
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# 510K SUMMARY (page 2 of 5)
Conformis iTotal Posterior Stabilized (PS) Knee Replacement System (iTotal PS KRS), K161668, cleared July 15, 2016
Device Description: The iTotal Identity® Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System (hereafter referred to as the "iTotal Identity CR KRS") is a patient specific tricompartmental faceted posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retaining knee replacement system. The iTotal Identity CR KRS is a semi-constrained, cemented knee implant which consists of femoral, tibial, and patellar components.
> Using patient imaging and a combination of proprietary and off the shelf software, a patient-specific implant is designed that best meets the geometric and anatomic requirements of the specific patient. The femoral component is manufactured from cobalt chromium molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloy. The tibial component includes a metal tray and tray keel stem extension manufactured from titanium (Ti6AL4V-ELI) alloy, a tibial tray keel cap manufactured from polyethylene (UHMWPE), and either one or two polyethylene inserts. These inserts may be manufactured from either UHMWPE or iPoly® XE (a highly cross-linked Vitamin E infused polyethylene). The patellar component is provided in either a round or oval dome shape and may be manufactured from either UHMWPE or iPoly® XE.
For user convenience, and similar to the primary predicate iTotal CR KRS, single-use, patient-specific ancillary orthopedic manual surgical instruments designed for use with the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS are provided to assist in the positioning of the total knee replacement components intraoperatively and in guiding the cutting of bone. In addition, reusable orthopedic manual surgical instruments are provided separately.
Indications for Use: The iTotal Identity® Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System (KRS) is intended for use as a total knee replacement in patients with knee joint pain and disability whose conditions cannot be solely addressed by the use of a prosthetic device that treats only one or two of the three knee compartments, such as a unicondylar, patellofemoral or bicompartmental prosthesis.
The Indications for Use include:
- · Painful joint disease due to osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or osteonecrosis of the knee.
- · Post traumatic loss of joint function.
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# 510K SUMMARY (page 3 of 5)
- Moderate varus, valgus or flexion deformity in which the . ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability.
- · Failed osteotomies, hemiarthroplasties, and unicondylar, patellofemoral or bicompartmental implants.
- Revision procedures provided that anatomic landmarks . necessary for alignment and positioning of the implant are identifiable on patient imaging scans.
## This implant is intended for cemented use only.
Summary of Technological Characteristics: The rationale for substantial equivalence is based on consideration of the following device use and characteristics
#### Intended Use:
The proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS and predicate devices are intended to be used as total knee replacements. The implantable components are intended for single-use only in a single patient.
#### Indications for Use:
The proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS and the primary predicate iTotal CR KRS have identical indications for use.
#### Operating Principal/Fundamental Technology:
The proposed and predicate devices are semi-constrained, cemented knee implants that consist of three primary components; femoral, tibial, and patellar.
Single-use, patient-specific ancillary surgical instruments are provided for use with both the primary predicate iTotal CR KRS and proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS to assist with surgical implantation.
Reusable ancillary surgical instruments, provided in a reusable instrument tray, are used with the predicate and proposed devices. These instruments assist with surgical implantation.
#### Design:
The proposed and predicate devices have the same basic design characteristics as they are comprised of three primary components: femoral, tibial, and patellar. The proposed iTotal ldentity CR KRS offers a tibial tray stem extension and tibial tray keel cap, which are features that are also offered with the predicate TJO Klassic Knee.
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#### 510K SUMMARY (page 4 of 5)
#### Materials:
The same biocompatible materials (CoCrMo, UHMWPE, and iPoly®XE) are used to manufacture the femoral, tibial insert, and patellar components of both the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS and primary predicate iTotal CR KRS.
Titanium alloy (Ti6AL4V-ELI), is used to manufacture the tibial tray and tibial stem extension of the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS. The tibial tray and stem extension of the predicate TJO Klassic Knee are also manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti6AL4V).
The tibial tray keel cap of the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS is made from the same biocompatible material (UHMWPE) that is currently used to manufacture tibial inserts and patellar implants of the primary predicate device.
The same biocompatible materials (nylon, stainless steel and R-Radel) are used to manufacture the single-use and reusable surgical instrumentation of both the primary predicate and proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS.
#### Sterilization:
The implant components of both the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS and predicate devices are provided sterile in double pouches (SAL 1.0 x 10-6).
The single-use surgical instruments used with the proposed and primary predicate device are provided sterile in double pouches (SAL 1.0 x 10-6).
The reusable surgical instruments used with the proposed and predicate devices are provided non-sterile.
Substantial The iTotal Identity CR KRS, subject of this premarket notification, is substantially equivalent to the following Equivalence predicate devices:
> Conformis iTotal CR KRS (K180906. cleared May 16, 2018).
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### 510K SUMMARY (page 5 of 5)
Conformis iTotal PS KRS (K161668, cleared July 15, 2016)
TJO Klassic Knee Svstem (K180159, cleared March 9, 2018)
Substantial equivalence is based on intended use and the technological characteristics of the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS, as well as non-clinical testing conducted to confirm that proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Specifically, the following testing was performed:
- Cadaver (instrumentation testing & usability) ●
- Insert interlock/Modularity
- Tibial tray stem fatigue
- Tibial tray stem assembly/disassembly ● torque
- Tibial tray and stem extension particle ● analysis/fretting corrosion
- Biocompatibility
- MRI Compatibility ●
- Patella test justification
- Tibial Insert justification (contact area, range of motion, constraint testing).
- . Sterilization validation
- . Reusable instrument cleaning & sterilization (new tray and new instruments)
All testing has demonstrated that the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Conclusion Based on intended use, technological characteristics, and testing conducted, it is concluded that the proposed iTotal Identity CR KRS is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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