K193175 · Medacta Inernational SA · PHX · Aug 11, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K193175
Device Name
Lateralized Glenosphere
Applicant
Medacta Inernational SA
Product Code
PHX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3660
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated for treatment of humeral fractures and for primary or revision total shoulder replacement in patients with a grossly deficient rotator cuff shoulder joint with severe arthropathy failed joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint. The patient's joint must be anatomically suited to receive the selected implant(s), and a functional deltoid muscle is necessary to use the device. The glenoid baseplate is intended for cementless application with the addition of screws for fixation.
Device Story
Lateralized Glenosphere is a line extension to the Medacta Shoulder Reverse System; functions as a component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis. Device consists of a glenosphere implant that attaches to a glenoid baseplate via a taper connection and fastening screw. Surgeon selects implant size intraoperatively to adjust center of rotation (COR) lateralization, range of motion (ROM), and joint tension based on patient anatomy. Used in orthopedic surgical settings by physicians to restore shoulder function in patients with rotator cuff deficiency. Benefits include improved joint stability and customized biomechanical fit.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were conducted. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including design validation, micromotion assessment (ASTM F2028-17), fatigue testing (ASTM F1378-17), and wear assessment.
Technological Characteristics
Constructed from CoCrMo (ISO 5832-12) and Ti-6Al-4V alloy (ISO 5832-3) with Type-II anodization. Modular design for coupling with various glenoid baseplate sizes. Fixation via taper connection and screw. Non-active, mechanical implant system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring primary or revision total shoulder replacement or treatment of humeral fractures, specifically those with severe arthropathy and a grossly deficient rotator cuff. Requires anatomically suitable joint and functional deltoid muscle.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A shoulder joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a shoulder 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 humeral resurfacing component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a glenoid resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II. The special controls for this device are:(1) FDA's:
(i) “Use of International Standard ISO 10993 ‘Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part I: Evaluation and Testing,’ ”
(ii) “510(k) Sterility Review Guidance of 2/12/90 (K90-1),”
(iii) “Guidance Document for Testing Orthopedic Implants with Modified Metallic Surfaces Apposing Bone or Bone Cement,”
(iv) “Guidance Document for the Preparation of Premarket Notification (510(k)) Application for Orthopedic Devices,” and
(v) “Guidance Document for Testing Non-articulating, ‘Mechanically Locked’ Modular Implant Components,”
(2) International Organization for Standardization's (ISO):
(i) ISO 5832-3:1996 “Implants for Surgery—Metallic Materials—Part 3: Wrought Titanium 6-aluminum 4-vandium Alloy,”
(ii) ISO 5832-4:1996 “Implants for Surgery—Metallic Materials—Part 4: Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum casting alloy,”
(iii) ISO 5832-12:1996 “Implants for Surgery—Metallic Materials—Part 12: Wrought Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy,”
(iv) ISO 5833:1992 “Implants for Surgery—Acrylic Resin Cements,”
(v) ISO 5834-2:1998 “Implants for Surgery—Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene—Part 2: Moulded Forms,”
(vi) ISO 6018:1987 “Orthopaedic Implants—General Requirements for Marking, Packaging, and Labeling,” and
(vii) ISO 9001:1994 “Quality Systems—Model for Quality Assurance in Design/Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing,” and
(3) American Society for Testing and Materials':
(i) F 75-92 “Specification for Cast Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy for Surgical Implant Material,”
(ii) F 648-98 “Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder and Fabricated Form for Surgical Implants,”
(iii) F 799-96 “Specification for Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy Forgings for Surgical Implants,”
(iv) F 1044-95 “Test Method for Shear Testing of Porous Metal Coatings,”
(v) F 1108-97 “Specification for Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium Alloy Castings for Surgical Implants,”
(vi) F 1147-95 “Test Method for Tension Testing of Porous Metal,”
(vii) F 1378-97 “Standard Specification for Shoulder Prosthesis,” and
(viii) F 1537-94 “Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy for Surgical Implants.”
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August 11, 2020
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Medacta Inernational SA Chris Lussier Director, Quality and Regulatory Medacta USA 3973 Delp Street Memphis, Tennessee 38118
### Re: K193175
Trade/Device Name: Lateralized Glenosphere Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3660 Regulation Name: Shoulder joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PHX, HSD, MBF Dated: July 10, 2020 Received: July 13, 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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For Michael Owens Acting Assistant Director DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty 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)
K193175
Device Name Lateralized Glenosphere
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated for treatment of humeral fractures and for primary or revision total shoulder replacement in patients with a grossly deficient rotator cuff shoulder joint with severe arthropathy failed joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint.
The patient's joint must be anatomically suited to receive the selected implant(s), and a functional deltoid muscle is necessary to use the device.
The glenoid baseplate is intended for cementless application with the addition of screws for fixation.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## K193175 Page 1 of 4
# 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 Affairs and Compliance Director, Medacta International SA Applicant Correspondent: Chris Lussier, Senior Director, Quality and Regulatory, Medacta USA Date Prepared: November 15, 2019 Date Revised: August 7, 2020
#### II. Device
| Device Proprietary Name: | Lateralized Glenosphere |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration |
| Classification Name: | Shoulder joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis |
| Primary Product Code: | PHX |
| Secondary Product Code: | HSD and MBF |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3660 (Primary), 21 CFR 888.3690 and 21 CFR 888.367 |
| Device Classification | II |
#### III. Predicate Device
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices:
- > Primary Predicate:
- · Glenosphere (Medacta Shoulder Reverse System), K170452, Medacta International SA;
- > Reference Device:
- · Aequalis PerFORM Reversed, Aequalis PerFORM+ Reversed Glenoid, K161742, Tornier, Inc.
#### Device Description IV.
The Lateralized Glenosphere are line extensions to the Medacta Shoulder Reverse System (K170452) and are compatible with the other Medacta cleared products Threaded Glenoid Baseplate (K171058), Glenoid Polyaxial Non-Locking Screws (K181826) and the Short Humeral Stem (K180089).
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The Lateralized Glenosphere implants subject of this submission are comprised of the following products (9 sizes):
- Size Ø 32: to be coupled with Medacta Glenoid Baseplate Ø 22 or Ø 24.5mm ●
- . Size Ø 36: to be coupled with Medacta Glenoid Baseplate Ø 22 or Ø 24.5 or Ø27mm
- Size Ø 39: to be coupled with Medacta Glenoid Baseplate Ø 24.5 or Ø27mm ●
- . Size Ø 42: to be coupled with Medacta Glenoid Baseplate Ø 24.5 or Ø27mm
The Lateralized Glenosphere implants are part of the Medacta Shoulder Reverse System. The Medacta Shoulder Reverse System consists of the following components:
- Humeral Diaphysis Cemented; ●
- Humeral Diaphysis - Cementless;
- Humeral Reverse Metaphysis; ●
- Humeral Reverse HC Liner (also referred to as PE Liner); ●
- . Glenoid Baseplate - Pegged;
- Glenoid Baseplate Threaded; ●
- Glenosphere; ●
- . Glenoid Polyaxial Locking Screw;
- . Glenoid Polyaxial Non-Locking Screw;
- Reverse Metaphysis Screw; and ●
- Glenosphere Screw. ●
The glenosphere is attached to the glenoid baseplate and secured by means of a taper connection and a fastening screw.
The purpose of the current submission is to gain clearance for the Lateralized Glenospheres, whose center is more lateralized respect to Medacta predicate device Glenosphere (Medacta Shoulder Reverse System - K170452).
The new option of lateralization allows the surgeon to intraoperatively select the desired level of ROM and resulting joint tension based on the patient's anatomy.
The Lateralized Glenosphere is made of CoCrMo ISO 5832-12 (Second Edition 2007-05-01) Implants For Surgery - Part 12: Wrought Cobalt- Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2008)], while the Glenosphere screw packed with the implant is made of Ti alloy (Ti-6A1-4V), enhanced with Type-II anodization, according to ISO 5832-3:2016 Implants For Surgery -Metallic Materials - Part 3: Wrought Titanium 6-Aluminum 4-Vanadium Alloy.
The Lateralized Glenosphere implants are substantially equivalent to Medacta predicate device Glenosphere implants (K170452) and to competitor predicate device Aequalis PerFORM Reversed, Aequalis PerFORM+ Reversed Glenoid, K161742, Tornier, Inc.
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#### V. Indications for Use
The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated for treatment of humeral fractures and for primary or revision total shoulder replacement in patients with a grossly deficient rotator cuff shoulder joint with severe arthropathy or a previously failed joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint.
The patient's joint must be anatomically and structurally suited to receive the selected implant(s), and a functional deltoid muscle is necessary to use the device.
The glenoid baseplate is intended for cementless application with the addition of screws for fixation.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Lateralized Glenosphere and the main predicate device (cleared within Medacta Shoulder Reverse System) K170452, Medacta International SA share the following characteristics:
- indications for use; ●
- material of construction:
- sizes
- eccentricity of the COR (Center Of Rotation);
- biocompatibility;
- device usage:
- sterility;
- shelf life; and
- packaging.
The Lateralized Glenosphere is technologically different from the main predicate device as follows:
- lateralization of the COR.
The subject Lateralized Glenosphere has the same technological characteristics of the Medacta predicate device Glenosphere (cleared within Medacta Shoulder Reverse System) K170452, with the only exception of the grade of lateralization of the COR, feature shared with the other predicate AEQUALIS™ REVERSED II Shoulder Prosthesis (K112144). This new option of lateralization allows the surgeon to intraoperatively select the desired level of ROM and resulting joint tension based on the patient's anatomy.
Biocompatibility testing conducted on the main predicate device for the same materials supports the biological safety of the Lateralized Glenosphere. Subject and predicate devices are manufactured from the following material: CoCrMo ISO 5832-12 (Second Edition 2007-05-01) Implants For Surgery – Part 12: Wrought Cobalt- Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2008)], while the Glenosphere screw packed with the implant is made of Ti alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), enhanced with Type-II anodization, according to ISO 5832-3:2016 Implants For Surgery - Metallic Materials - Part 3: Wrought Titanium 6-Aluminum 4-Vanadium Alloy.
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#### VII. Performance Data
Testing was conducted according to written protocols with acceptance criteria that were based on standards. The following mechanical studies were performed in substantial equivalence determination:
Non-Clinical Studies:
- Characterization Tests .
- o Design Validation Report.
- Performance Tests
- Assessment In Reverse Configuration With A Lateralized o Micromotions Glenosphere: ASTM F2028-17: Standards Test Methods For Dynamic Evaluation of Glenoid Loosening or Disassociation;
- Fatigue Test On Threaded Glenoid Reverse Construct With A Lateralized о Glenosphere: ASTM F1378-17 - Standard Specifications for Shoulder Prosthesis; and
- Rationale, Lateralized Glenosphere Wear Assessment. o
- Pyrogenicity
- Bacterial Endotoxin Test (LAL test) was conducted according to European o Pharmacopoeia §2.6.14 (which is equivalent to USP chapter <85>) and pyrogen test according to USP chapter <151> for pyrogenicity determination; and
- the subject devices are not labeled as non-pyrogenic or pyrogen free. O
Clinical Studies:
- No clinical studies were conducted. ●
## VIII. Conclusion
Based on the above information, the Lateralized Glenospheres are substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.
Substantial equivalence has been demonstrated through a comparison of intended use, design, and technological characteristics, as well as performance evaluations. The Lateralized Glenosphere implants are as safe and effective as the predicate devices Medacta standard Glenosphere cleared under Medacta Shoulder Reverse System K170452 (predicate device) and Tornier AEQUALIS™ REVERSED II Shoulder Prosthesis (K112144).
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