K191677 · Medacta International S.A. · MBI · Jan 29, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K191677
Device Name
MectaTap TI Suture Anchor
Applicant
Medacta International S.A.
Product Code
MBI · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jan 29, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3040
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The MectaTap TI Suture Anchors are intended for use in arthroscopic or open surgical approaches for fixation of suture (soft tissue) to bone in shoulder in the following procedure: Shoulder: cuff rotator repair and biceps tenodesis.
Device Story
MectaTap TI Suture Anchor is an implantable knotted device for soft tissue-to-bone refixation (muscles, tendons, ligaments). Device consists of a titanium alloy anchor preloaded with two UHMWPE non-absorbable braided sutures, assembled on a disposable inserter. Used in OR by surgeons during arthroscopic or open shoulder procedures. Implantation involves tapping the inserter handle; internal modular eyelet/sleeve mechanism converts axial tapping force into rotational motion to drive the anchor into bone. Provides secure fixation for rotator cuff repair and biceps tenodesis, facilitating healing by reattaching soft tissue to bone.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were conducted. Evidence consists of bench testing, including design validation (wetlab), impaction testing, MR safety evaluation, cyclic and load-to-failure mechanical testing, finite element analysis, and hitting force assessment. Sterilization and pyrogenicity were validated per ISO 11135, ISO 10993-7, and pharmacopoeia standards.
Technological Characteristics
Anchor: Ti 6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136 & ISO 5832-3). Suture: UHMWPE. Disposable driver: Stainless steel and medical-grade polycarbonate. Sizes: 5.0mm and 6.5mm diameter, 15mm length. Mechanical impaction-driven rotation. Sterile, single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing arthroscopic or open shoulder surgery, specifically rotator cuff repair and biceps tenodesis, requiring fixation of soft tissue to bone.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
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January 29, 2020
Medacta International SA % Chris Lussier Director, Quality and Regulatory Medacta USA 3973 Delp Street Memphis, Tennessee 38118
Re: K191677
Trade/Device Name: MectaTap TI Suture Anchor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth Or Threaded Metallic Bone Fixation Fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBI Dated: January 7, 2020 Received: January 9, 2020
Dear Chris Lussier:
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,
Laura C. Rose, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K191677
Device Name MectaTap TI Suture Anchor
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MectaTap TI Suture Anchors are intended for use in arthroscopic or open surgical approaches for fixation of suture (soft tissue) to bone in shoulder in the following procedure: Shoulder: cuff rotator repair and biceps tenodesis.
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# 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter
Medacta International SA Strada Regina 6874 Castel San Pietro (CH) Switzerland Phone (+41) 91 696 60 60 Fax (+41) 91 696 60 66
Contact Person: Stefano Baj, Regulatory and Compliance Director, Medacta International SA Applicant Correspondent: Christopher Lussier, Director of Quality and Regulatory, Medacta USA Date Prepared: Jun 21, 2019 Date Revised: January 15, 2020
#### II. Device
| Device Proprietary Name: | MectaTap TI Suture Anchor |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Suture Anchor |
| Classification Name: | Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue |
| Primary Product Code: | MBI |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3040 |
| Device Classification | II |
#### III. Predicate Device
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following device:
- ConMed Linvatec, SuperRevo® Herculine TM Suture Anchor (K041713). A
In addition, the following Reference devices is cited within the submission:
- Medacta International SA, M-ARS ACL: Anatomic Ribbon Surgery System (K171640) A
- Riverpoint Medical, HS FIBER (POLYBLEND), RIVER BOND, RIVERSILK (SILK), A RIVERPRO (POLYPROPYLENE), RIVERLON (NYLON) MODEL VERIES BY SIZE/NEED (K100006)
- A DePuy Mitek, FASTIN RC Anchor (K060664)
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#### IV. Device Description
The MectaTap TI - Suture anchor is an implantable knotted device used for the soft tissues refixation (i.e.: muscles, tendons, ligaments...) composed of a titanium alloy anchoring component preloaded with two Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene non-absorbable braided sutures and assembled on a disposable inserter.
Due to its specific design, the MectaTap TI - Suture anchor is implanted by tapping on the plastic handle of the inserter: the modularity between the internal eyelet and the external sleeve translates the axial movement of tapping into rotation of the anchor's body into the bone.
The MectaTap TI Suture anchor comes in two different sizes: ø5.0 and ø6.5mm (maximum external diameter) with a fixed length of 15mm, to cover the intended population and bone quality.
#### V. Indications for Use
The MectaTap TI Suture Anchors are intended for use in arthroscopic or open surgical approaches for fixation of suture (soft tissue) to bone in shoulder in the following procedure:
- · Shoulder: cuff rotator repair and biceps tenodesis.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The MectaTap TI Suture Anchor and the predicate device share the following characteristics:
- . Materials (Anchor: Ti 6A1-4V ELI [ASTM F136 & ISO 5832-3] and Suture: Ultra-High molecular weight polyethylene)
- Provided Sterile
- Suture typology
- Device Usage
- Shelf-life
- Biocompatibility .
The MectaTap TI Suture Anchor is technologically different from the predicate device as follows:
- Diameters
- External shape (Thread profile and Tip) ●
- Inner shape (Eyelet and Driver connection) ●
The materials used in the MectaTap TI Suture Anchor product are:
- Anchor: Ti 6Al-4V ELI according to ASTM F136 & ISO 5832-3
- Suture: Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene
- Disposable driver: Stainless steel and Polycarbonate medical grade
All of these materials were chosen in alignment with the predicate device and in according with the most common equivalent products in the orthopedic field.
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Due to the extensive history of use in currently marketed medical devices, additional biocompatibility testing was deemed unnecessary for the MectaTap TI Suture Anchor components.
The MectaTap TI Suture Anchor will be labelled with a 5 year shelf life.
## Discussion
The technological differences between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness. The MectaTap TI Suture Anchor is the same or similar to the predicate device in terms of materials of construction, device usage, suture typology and disposable driver design and sterility.
Although there is a difference in the modularity and position of the eyelet (free to rotate and internal for the MectaTap TI Suture anchor, while monoblock and external for the predicate device), and in the Driver connection, the intended use and functionality of the component are the same.
Moreover, even if the external shape of the implant is not identical to the predicate, the general external geometric features are equivalent for the expected use and application. Both devices have similar dimensions and the wrap of the external contour creates the same geometrical volume, so that the final encumbrance of the two devices is equivalent.
The product range is shared with the reference device DePuy Mitek, FASTIN RC Anchor (K060664).
Based on the comparison of technological characteristics and performance data provided within this submission, the data supports the substantial equivalence of the MectaTap TI Suture Anchor to the identified predicate devices.
#### VII. Performance Data
Based on the risk analysis, a design comparison and cadaver workshops were conducted to written protocols. The following performance tests are being provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
### Non-Clinical Studies
- DESIGN VALIDATION
- o Design Validation, according to Medacta Design Validation Protocol A1 (Wetlab) M07.85.003 and Evaluation form Titanium impaction anchor. Test Report A1.
- 0 Impaction Test. Test Report A3.
- 0 MR compatibility, MR Safety Evaluation MectaTap TI Titanium Impaction Suture anchor
- CHARACTERIZATION TESTING ●
- o Cyclic and load-to-failure testing according to Empa Test report No. 18-11-14 5214020346 1e final.pdf, according to Medacta Protocol IL 07.09.488 rev.1. Test report A2.
- 0 Hitting force assessment Workshop. Test Report A4.
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- 0 Mectatap Ti: Mechanical Evaluation During Assembly, A Finite Element Study. Test Report A5.
- . PYROGENICITY:
- 0 Bacterial endotoxin test (LAL test) according to European Pharmacopoeia §2.6.14 (which is equivalent to USP chapter <85>)
- o Pyrogen test according to USP chapter <151> for pyrogenicity determination.
- . STERILIZATION:
- o ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health-care products Ethylene Oxide Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
- o ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals.
## Clinical Studies:
- No clinical studies were conducted. ●
#### VIII. Conclusion
The information provided above supports that the MectaTap TI Suture Anchor is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. Therefore, it is concluded that the MectaTap TI Suture Anchor is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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