The RESPONSE 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine Systems are intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion. When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the Response 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital scoliosis. The Response 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine Systems are intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.
Device Story
System consists of longitudinal rods, anchors (hooks/screws), and interconnection components (rod-to-rod/anchor-to-rod connectors) used for spinal stabilization. Implants are surgically placed in the posterior, non-cervical spine to provide immobilization as an adjunct to fusion. Operated by surgeons in a clinical/OR setting. System includes manual and power-assisted surgical instruments for component implantation and provisional set screw tightening. Output is a rigid construct that stabilizes spinal segments, facilitating bone fusion and correcting deformities. Benefits include improved spinal alignment and stability for patients with degenerative conditions, trauma, or scoliosis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing including dynamic and static compression bend testing (ASTM F1717-15), axial grip testing (ASTM F1798-13), mechanical testing of reducers, and user validation studies. Biocompatibility and sterilization data were leveraged from previous submissions (K181390, K150600).
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring posterior non-cervical spine immobilization/stabilization as an adjunct to fusion for degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, or failed fusion. Also indicated for pediatric patients (posterior approach only) as an adjunct to fusion for adolescent idiopathic, neuromuscular, and congenital scoliosis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) Rigid pedicle screw systems are comprised of multiple components, made from a variety of materials that allow the surgeon to build an implant system to fit the patient's anatomical and physiological requirements. Such a spinal implant assembly consists of a combination of screws, longitudinal members (e.g., plates, rods including dual diameter rods, plate/rod combinations), transverse or cross connectors, and interconnection mechanisms (e.g., rod-to-rod connectors, offset connectors).(2) Semi-rigid systems are defined as systems that contain one or more of the following features (including but not limited to): Non-uniform longitudinal elements, or features that allow more motion or flexibility compared to rigid systems.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls), when intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra; degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment; fracture; dislocation; scoliosis; kyphosis; spinal tumor; and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). These pedicle screw spinal systems must comply with the following special controls:(i) Compliance with material standards;
(ii) Compliance with mechanical testing standards;
(iii) Compliance with biocompatibility standards; and
(iv) Labeling that contains these two statements in addition to other appropriate labeling information:
“Warning: The safety and effectiveness of pedicle screw spinal systems have been established only for spinal conditions with significant mechanical instability or deformity requiring fusion with instrumentation. These conditions are significant mechanical instability or deformity of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine secondary to severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra, degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). The safety and effectiveness of these devices for any other conditions are unknown.”
“Precaution: The implantation of pedicle screw spinal systems should be performed only by experienced spinal surgeons with specific training in the use of this pedicle screw spinal system because this is a technically demanding procedure presenting a risk of serious injury to the patient.”
(2) Class II (special controls), when a rigid pedicle screw system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis other than either severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) at L5-S1 or degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment. These pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) The design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
(ii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate the mechanical function and durability of the implant.
(iii) Device components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Validation testing must demonstrate the cleanliness and sterility of, or the ability to clean and sterilize, the device components and device-specific instruments.
(v) Labeling must include the following:
(A) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of device materials and the principles of device operation;
(B) Intended use and indications for use, including levels of fixation;
(C) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
(D) Cleaning and sterilization instructions for devices and instruments that are provided non-sterile to the end user; and
(E) Detailed instructions of each surgical step, including device removal.
(3) Class II (special controls), when a semi-rigid system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion for any indication. In addition to complying with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, these pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) Demonstration that clinical performance characteristics of the device support the intended use of the product, including assessment of fusion compared to a clinically acceptable fusion rate.
(ii) Semi-rigid systems marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) and paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section.
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March 24, 2020
OrthoPediatrics, Corp. Ms. Jackie Jaskula Regulatory Affairs Manager 2850 Frontier Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46582
Re: K193100
Trade/Device Name: RESPONSE™ Spine System, RESPONSE™ 4.5/5.0 Spine System, RESPONSE™ 5.5/6.0 Spine System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3070 Regulation Name: Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NKB, KWP Dated: February 28, 2020 Received: March 2, 2020
Dear Ms. Jaskula:
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,
Colin O'Neill, M.B.E. Acting Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal 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
## 510(k) Number (if known) K193100
Device Name RESPONSE™ Spine System RESPONSE™ 4.5/5.0 Spine System RESPONSE™ 5.5/6.0 Spine System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The RESPONSE 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine Systems are intended for immobilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.
When used for posterior non-cervical pediatic patients, the Response 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine System implants are indicated as an adjunct to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital scoliosis. The Response 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine Systems are intended to be used with autograff and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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# 3.0 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter
OrthoPediatrics, Corp 2850 Frontier Drive Warsaw, IN 46582 Establishment Registration Number: 3006460162
Contact Person: Jackie Jaskula, Regulatory Affairs Manager Phone: 574-267-0817 Date Prepared: November 5, 2019
#### II. Device
| Device Proprietary Name: | RESPONSE™ Spine System |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| | RESPONSE™ 4.5/5.0 Spine System |
| | RESPONSE™ 5.5/6.0 Spine System |
| Common or Usual Name: | Pedicle Screw Spinal System |
| Classification Name: | Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System |
| | Spinal Interlamination Fixation Orthosis |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3070 |
| | 21 CFR 888.3050 |
| Product Code: | NKB, KWP |
| Device Classification | II |
#### III. Predicate Device
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices:
- o Primary Predicate:
- Response Spine System (Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System, Response 4.5/5.0 Spine O System), K181390, OrthoPediatrics, Corp.
- Additional Predicates: o
- CD HORIZON® Spinal System, K141494, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, o Incorporated
- Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System, K150600, OrthoPediatrics, Corp. O
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## IV. Device Description
The RESPONSE 4.5/5.0 Spine System and RESPONSE 5.5/6.0 Spine System (herein referred to as the RESPONSE Spine Systems) are pedicle screw spinal implant systems consisting of longitudinal members (rods), anchors (hooks and screws), interconnection components (rod-torod and anchor-to-rod connectors), and fasteners in a variety of sizes to accommodate differing anatomic requirements. All implant components are manufactured from titanium alloy (6Al-4V-ELI; ASTM F-136), commercially pure titanium (ASTM F67), and cobalt-chromiummolybdenum alloy (ASTM F-1537). All system components and instruments are provided nonsterile.
The longitudinal members (rods) are provided in straight and pre-bent configurations. The anchors include a variety of hooks and pedicle screws. The interconnection components include rod-to-rod and anchor-to-rod connectors. The fasteners include set screws for all the pedicle screws, hooks and connectors. The system is implanted using general (Class I, 510(k) exempt) and specific (Class II) surgical instruments.
This submission adds additional rods, pedicle screws, anchor-to-rod connectors, and Class II instruments to the RESPONSE Spine Systems.
## V. Indications for Use
The RESPONSE 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine Systems are intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.
When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the Response 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital scoliosis. The Response 4.5/5.0 and 5.5/6.0 Spine Systems are intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.
## VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The RESPONSE Spine Systems and predicate implants and instruments are used to correct spinal deformities in skeletally mature patients. The construct provides immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion of the non-cervical spine in pediatric patients. The construct which is implanted into the patient consists of rods, hooks, and connectors.
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The RESPONSE Spine Systems and the predicate devices share the same materials of construction, body contact and duration of contact, principle of operation, and similar design features for implants and instruments, and component types.
The RESPONSE Spine Systems have the same intended use as the primary predicate device when used for posterior, non-cervical immobilization and stabilization in skeletally mature patients. This submission expands the indications for the RESPONSE Spine Systems to include neuromuscular and congenital scoliosis in pediatric patients as in the primary predicate indications.
Components introduced in this submission include screws and rods within the existing validated range as previously cleared RESPONSE Spine System components, anchor-to-rod connectors and instruments with the same mating geometries and materials as existing system components. These components are similar to devices in the previously cleared RESPONSE Spine Systems and the primary predicate. Additionally, the drivers subject to this submission introduce the use of power for provisional set screw tightening, similar to other drivers in the predicate devices.
The subject and predicate device systems contain the identical components with the exception of new implants and instruments subject to this submission. These technological differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and are addressed by the testing provided within the submission.
#### VII. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
- dynamic compression bend testing per ASTM 1717-15;
- axial grip testing per ASTM 1798-13;
- o static compression bend testing per ASTM 1717-15;
- mechanical testing specific to reducer; and ●
- o user validation studies.
Information submitted under K181390 and K150600 were leveraged to support the following:
- sterilization:
- o biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1; and
- dynamic compression bend testing per ASTM 1717. ●
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# VIII. Conclusion
The information provided above supports that the RESPONSE Spine Systems are as safe and effective as the predicate devices. Information and data provided within the submission support the differences between the subject and predicate devices. Therefore, it is concluded that the Response Spine Systems are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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