K193432 · 3D Systems · OYK · Nov 9, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K193432
Device Name
Vantage PSI System
Applicant
3D Systems
Product Code
OYK · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3110
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Vantage PSI System is intended to be used as patient specific surgical planning and instrumentation to assist in the positioning of total ankle replacement components intraoperatively, and in guiding bone cutting. The Vantage PSI System is intended for use with Exactech's Vantage Total Ankle System and its cleared indications for use.
Device Story
System uses patient CT imaging data to create patient-specific surgical guides and anatomical models; guides fit distal tibial and proximal talar anatomy. Physician uses guides intraoperatively to assist in positioning total ankle replacement components and guiding bone cuts. System includes stainless steel fluoroscopic inserts for alignment. Outputs include surgical guides, models, and case reports. Designed to improve accuracy of implant placement compared to standard instrumentation. Used in clinical settings by orthopedic surgeons.
Clinical Evidence
Bench and cadaveric testing performed. Cadaver study with three surgeons compared subject device to standard instrumentation. 2D analysis (fluoroscopic images) measured AP tibia varus/valgus, bearing-to-bearing, and lateral tibia. 3D analysis (post-op CT segmentation/STL alignment) measured translations and rotations across three axes. Results demonstrated performance equivalent or better than standard instrumentation. Additional testing included process qualification, cleaning validation (AAMI TIR 30), steam sterilization (ISO 17665-1), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), packaging (ASTM/NMFC), shelf life (ASTM F1980-16), and debris validation.
Technological Characteristics
Patient-specific guides manufactured via 3D printing from biocompatible polyamide. Accessories are stainless steel. System utilizes CT-based image transformation and manipulation software. Sterilization via steam (dynamic-air-removal cycle).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing total ankle replacement requiring patient-specific surgical planning and instrumentation to assist in component positioning and bone cutting. Used in conjunction with the Exactech Vantage Total Ankle System.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ankle joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace an ankle joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces and has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a talar resurfacing component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
Predicate Devices
PROPHECY® INVISION® Preoperative Navigation Alignment Guides, Wright Medical Technology, Inc. (K170968)
Reference Devices
VSP® Orthopedics System, 3D Systems Inc. (K190044)
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November 9, 2020
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3D Systems Kim Torluemke Vice President, Quality & Regulatory, Healthcare 5381 South Alkire Circle Littleton, Colorado 80127
## Re: K193432
Trade/Device Name: Vantage PSI System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3110 Regulation Name: Ankle Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OYK Dated: November 5, 2020 Received: November 6, 2020
Dear Kim Torluemke:
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,
Ting Song, PhD, RAC 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)
K193432
Device Name Vantage PSI System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vantage PSI System is intended to be used as patient specific surgical planning and instrumentation to assist in the positioning of total ankle replacement components intraoperatively, and in guiding bone cutting. The Vantage PSI System is intended for use with Exactech's Vantage Total Ankle System and its cleared indications for use.
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
# 1. INTRODUCTION
This document contains the 510(k) summary for the Vantage™ PSI System. The content of this summary is based on the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
## 2. SUBMITTER
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| Name: | Medical Modeling - A 3D Systems Company |
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| Address: | 5381 South Alkire Circle<br>Littleton, CO 80127, USA<br>Phone: (720) 643-1001<br>Fax: (720) 643-1009 |
| Official Contact: | Kim Torluemke<br>Vice President, Quality and Regulatory, Healthcare |
| Date Prepared: | November 5, 2020 |
| DEVICE | |
| Trade Name: | Vantage PSI System |
| Common Name: | Ankle surgical guide system |
| Classification Name: | Ankle Arthroplasty Implantation System |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 888.3110 |
Product Code: ОУК
#### 4. PREDICATE DEVICES
Predicate device:
- · PROPHECY® INVISION® Preoperative Navigation Alignment Guides, Wright Medical Technology, Inc.(K170968)
Reference devices:
- VSP® Orthopedics System, 3D Systems Inc. (K190044)
### 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE
3D System's Vantage PSI System is patient-specific guides created to fit the contours of the patient's distal tibial and proximal talar anatomy. The guides and models are designed and manufactured from patient imaging data (CT) and are made from biocompatible nylon. The surgical guides in combination with Exactech Vantage Total Ankle reusable instruments, facilitate the positioning of
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Vantage Total Ankle Implants. 3D System's Vantage PSI System produces a variety of patient specific outputs including surgical guides, anatomic models, and case reports for use with Exactech's Vantage Total Ankle System (K152217 and K183343).
#### 6. INTENDED USE
The Vantage PSI System is intended to be used as patient specific surgical planning and instrumentation to assist in the positioning of total ankle replacement components intraoperatively, and in guiding bone cutting. The Vantage PSI System is intended for use with Exactech's Vantage Total Ankle System and its cleared indications for use.
#### 7. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The intended use and technological characteristics of the subject device (Vantage PSI System) are either identical or substantially equivalent to the predicate device (PROPHECY® Preoperative Navigation Alignment System):
The principles of operation and technological characteristics are all substantially equivalent between the Vantage PSI System and the identified predicate device. Specifically, the predicate device includes 3D printing of patient specific anatomical models and surgical guides with polyamide materials. Both have stainless steel accessories produced from a common subtractive manufacturing process.
The Vantage PSI System uses the same fundamental technologies as its predicate device. These include image transformation and manipulation via software that is subsequently used for 3D printing of anatomical models and guides and for surgical planning, only potentially differing in the software applications.
The outputs of the Vantage PSI System include materials commonly used in surgical instruments (stainless steel) and for surgical guides and anatomical models (biocompatible polyamide). These materials are substantially equivalent to those employed by the predicate, which also uses a polyamide material and stainless steel surgical instruments.
The Vantage PSI System Accessories are standardized stainless steel fluoroscopic inserts that are inserted into patient-specific guides to assist in alignment operations. The accessories are similar to those included with the predicate device, but differ in shape. The predicate device utilizes standard surgical pins. The subject device includes a specific single use tool to be used exclusively with the system. These accessories are sterilized by the healthcare facility with the same cycle as the other system outputs. The minor differences in accessory geometry does not change the intended use of the system, and does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
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#### 8. SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE TESTING
The testing outlined below was intended to show that the output of the design and development process demonstrated compliance with the device specifications. Bench and cadaveric testing was conducted to prove the subject device performs in accordance with its intended use and is substantially equivalent to the listed predicate device.
The following testing was conducted in accordance with the listed consensus standards for the Vantage PSI System:
### · Process Qualification
Process qualification was conducted to assess the manufacturing process as well as operator repeatability within the digital workflow. Cases utilized for testing were representative of ankle reconstruction procedures within the subject device's intended use. Both digital and physical outputs from all manufacturing processes were verified against design specifications. All test method acceptance criteria were met.
#### · Cleaning Validation
Cleaning validations were performed in accordance with AAMI TIR 30. Following soiling and cleaning of the subject devices, bioburden, protein levels, and hemoglobin levels were examined. All test method acceptance criteria were met.
#### • Sterilization Validation
Steam sterilization validations were performed for the dynamic-air-removal cycle in accordance with ISO 17665-1:2006 to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10* using the biological indicator (BI) overkill method. All test method acceptance criteria were met.
### • Biocompatibility Validation
Biocompatibility endpoints were evaluated in accordance with ISO 10993-1. The battery of cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, and acute systemic toxicity testing conducted on the subject devices manufactured from polyamide and titanium alloy are within the pre-defined acceptance criteria. The results of the testing adequately address biocompatibility for the output devices and their intended use.
### • Packaging Validation
Packaging validation was performed on all packaging configurations of the system. Testing was performed in accordance with the 3D Systems Transportation Test Standard (based on ASTM and National Motor Freight Classification standards). All test method acceptance criteria were met.
### • Shelf Life Validation
Shelf life validation was conducted in accordance with ASTM F1980-16 to verify the stated shelf life duration. All test method acceptance criteria were met.
### • Debris Validation
Debris generation validation was performed utilizing standard orthopedic instrumentation. Debris generation was evaluated and compared to published data. The results of the testing perform equivalent or better than the values found in literature.
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#### • Cadaver Study / Design Validation
Cadaveric and design validation studies were performed to compare the subject device to Vantage Total Ankle standard instrumentation. The cadaver and design validation studies utilized three surgeon users. 2D analysis was conducted by measuring AP tibia varus/valgus, bearing-to-bearing, and lateral tibia from intra-operative fluoroscopic images, and compared to the pre-operative plan. 3D analysis was conducted by comparing final implant placement to pre-operative implant placement. The 3D analysis consisted of post-operative CT image segmentation, STL alignments, and measurements. Translations were analyzed across three axis (medial/lateral, anterior/posterior, and distal/proximal) and rotations were analyzed across three axis (varus/valgus, plantarflexion/dorsiflexion, and internal/external). The results of both 2D and 3D analysis demonstrate the subject device performing equivalent or better than the Vantage Total Ankle standard instrumentation.
#### Summary
All design, process, and other verification and validation testing, which were conducted as a result of risk analyses and design impact assessments, showed conformity to pre-established specifications and acceptance criteria. The acceptance criteria was established in support of device performance, and testing demonstrated substantial equivalence of the system to the predicate device.
#### 9. CONCLUSION
Based on a comparison of the intended use and technological characteristics, the Vantage PSI System is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device. Minor differences in the indications for use, technological and performance characteristics do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness. Additionally, the non-clinical testing supports that the system performs in accordance with its intended use and is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate device.
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