The VK100® Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation System is indicated for the fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body using vertebroplasty procedures. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (haemangioma), or malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).
Device Story
VK100 is a two-component polydimethylsiloxane-based bone cement system used for percutaneous vertebral augmentation. The system includes a pre-filled 2-cylinder cartridge and a dispensing handle with a static mix element. During administration, the two components are blended at a 1:1 ratio and injected into the injured vertebrae, where the material cures in situ to form a non-resorbable polymer. The device is used by clinicians in a surgical or clinical setting to stabilize vertebral fractures. The radiopaque material (containing barium sulfate) allows for visualization during the procedure. By providing structural fixation, the device aims to reduce pain associated with vertebral compression fractures. Clinical evaluation focused on the incidence of material extravasation and migration as a proxy for pulmonary embolism risk, comparing the device's performance to traditional PMMA bone cements.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evaluation included a radiographic study of 124 subjects (74% female, mean age 75) treated with VK100. The primary endpoint was the incidence of material extravasation and migration as an indicator of pulmonary embolism risk. The observed extravasation rate for VK100 was 1.6%. This was compared against a literature review of 470 publications (21 meeting criteria) for predicate PMMA devices, which reported an average extravasation rate of 29.54%. Results indicate VK100 is equivalent to PMMA in safety regarding extravasation and migration risks.
Technological Characteristics
Two-component polydimethylsiloxane system; components: reinforced dimethyl methylvinyl siloxanes, barium sulfate, methylhydrogensiloxane crosslinker, platinum catalyst (<0.002%). 1:1 mixing ratio via static mix element. Sterile, single-use dispensing system. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Sterilization via moist heat or Ethylene Oxide (EO) to SAL 10^-9.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fixation of pathological vertebral body fractures via vertebroplasty in patients with painful vertebral compression fractures due to osteoporosis, benign lesions (haemangioma), or malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is a device intended to be implanted that is made from methylmethacrylate, polymethylmethacrylate, esters of methacrylic acid, or copolymers containing polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene. The device is intended for use in arthroplastic procedures of the hip, knee, and other joints for the fixation of polymer or metallic prosthetic implants to living bone.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement.”
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BŌNWRx Ltd % Connie Oiu Regulatory Consultant M Squared Associates, Inc. 575 8th Avenue, Suite 1212 New York, New York 10018
Re: K192403
Trade/Device Name: VK100® Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3027 Regulation Name: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NDN Dated: August 22, 2019 Received: September 3, 2019
Dear Ms. Oiu:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Laurence D. Coyne, Ph.D. Acting 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) K192403
#### Device Name
VK100® Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The VK100® Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation System is indicated for the fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body using vertebroplasty procedures. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (haemangioma), or malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).
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510(k) Number: K192403 Date Submitted: September 3, 2019
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# 510(k) Summary
510(k) Summary as required by section 21 CFR 807.92(c)
| Submitter/Owner: | Ralph W. Carmichael |
|------------------|------------------------------------|
| | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
| | BŌNWRx Ltd |
| | 924 Terminal Rd |
| | Lansing, MI 48906 |
| | Telephone (623) 580-9500 |
| | Fax (623) 580-9720 |
| Official Correspondent: | Connie Qiu<br>Regulatory Consultant<br>M Squared Associates, Inc.<br>575 8th Avenue, Suite 1212<br>New York, NY 10018<br>Telephone: 703-562-9800 |
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### Device Name and Classification
| Trade Name of Device: | VK100® |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation Device |
| Classification Name: | Cement, Bone, Vertebroplasty |
| Product Code: | NDN |
| Classification Panel: | Orthopedic |
| Regulation Number: | 21CFR Sec. 888.3027 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
## Substantial Equivalence
VK100® is substantially equivalent to the following medical devices in commercial distribution:
| Predicate Device | Manufacturer | 510(k) Number |
|------------------------------------|---------------|---------------|
| KyphX® HV-R<br>TM Bone Cement | Kyphon, Inc. | K041584 |
| Reference Devices | Manufacturer | 510(k) Number |
| KyphonTM HV-RTM Bone Cement | Medtronic | K180700 |
| Spine-Fix® Biomimetic Bone Cement | Teknimed S.A. | K043593 |
| F20 Bone Cement | Teknimed S.A. | K103433 |
| SpineplexTM Radiopaque Bone Cement | Stryker | K032945 |
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#### Substantial Equivalence
VK100® has the same intended use and indications, similar technological and handling characteristics, and similar principles of operation as its predicate and reference devices. The differences between VK100® and its predicate device raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness. Performance and clinical data demonstrate that VK 100® is as safe and effective as its predicate and reference devices. Thus, VK100® is substantially equivalent.
#### Device Description
Like the predicate devices. VK100® is provided as a two-component system with barium sulfate as a radiopacifier. VK100® is a polydimethylsiloxane material. The VK100® System consists of a cartridge containing the two VK100® material components and a dispensing system which blends the two components for injection into the injured vertebrae. The material cures in situ to form a non-resorbable polymer.
The VK100® material is supplied in a pre-filled cartridge:
The 2-cylinder cartridge keeps each component separate until administration, when both components are extruded through a mix element, which blends the mixture at a 1:1 ratio.
Each dose (cartridge of VK100® material) consists of:
- Reinforced Dimethyl Methylvinyl Siloxanes ●
- . Barium Sulfate powder
- Methylhydrogensiloxane Crosslinker
- . Platinum catalyst, < 0.002% as metal
#### Indications for Use
VK100® is indicated for the fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body using vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures. Painful vertebral compression fractures may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (haemangioma), or malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).
#### Performance Data
Performance testing was conducted to ensure that VK100® met its design specifications and performed in a manner substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices. Testing included biocompatibility, material handling, mechanical, comparative testing between the predicate and reference devices, sterilization, packaging, and shelf-life validation. VK100® functioned as expected in all testing.
#### Biocompatibility Data
The material used in VK100® meets or exceeds the requirements of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" as adopted by the US FDA in June 2016. VK100® was tested in direct comparison to predicate devices and verified as substantially equivalent, as defined by ISO-10993. Biocompatibility evaluations included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic
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toxicity, pyrogenicity, genotoxicity, hemolysis, implantation, thermal properties, bacteriostasis and fungistasis, identification and quantification of degradation products, and chemical characterization of materials.
#### Sterilization
VK100® is sterile and non-pyrogenic. VK100® is a system consisting of sterile, single use components: a dispensing handle, cartridge, and static mix element. All of the components of the VK100® system are sterilized using traditional methods. Moist heat, Ethylene Oxide ("EO") or a combination thereof is used to sterilize the VK100® components. The sterilization method was validated using the "Overkill" method to a sterility assurance level of 10-9.
#### Shelf Life
VK100® samples were subjected to both accelerated and real time aging and evaluated for handling and performance to confirm a two-year shelf life. The results demonstrate that the packaging was capable of withstanding the stress associated with distribution, shipping and sterilization, and that the packaging is capable of maintaining a sterile barrier for a two (2) year labeled shelf life.
#### Clinical Data
Clinical information demonstrates that the intended use of VK100® is substantially equivalent to predicates and while VK100® may have different technological characteristics it does not raise any different questions of safety and effectiveness and is at least as safe and effective as the predicate PMMA. Clinical data demonstrates that VK100® is substantially equivalent to predicate PMMA devices.
A radiographic evaluation of existing clinical data was performed to assess the incidence of postprocedure material extravasation and migration associated with use of VK100®. The study population included a consecutive series of 124 subjects, of which 74% were female with a mean age of 75, treated with the VK100® System. The extravasation rate for the clinical study of VK100® was 1.6%. A review of 470 publications, with 21 meeting the study requirements, demonstrated that the average extravasation rate for the predicate PMMA was 29.54%. Therefore, this study of VK100® showed that extravasation rates, and the risks of subsequent pulmonary embolism, are equivalent to those reported for PMMA in patients undergoing vertebral augmentation.
An independent review of the radiographic images was performed for all 124 subjects to identify any images suggesting migration or extravasations of VK100®. The primary safety measure for this study was the incidence or lack thereof of pulmonary emboli related to the study device or study procedure. The incidence and occurrence of extravasations was used as the primary indicator of the potential risk for a pulmonary embolus.
"BONWRX" and "VK100" are registered trademarks owned by Ralph W. Carmichael, all rights reserved 115/2019.
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