K200227 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JWH · Jun 4, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K200227
Device Name
Journey II XR Knee Instrument
Applicant
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product Code
JWH · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jun 4, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Journey II XR Instruments are accessory devices and intended to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Knee System and their cleared indication for use. Total knee components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis; failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement. The Journey II XR Knee system components are indicated for use only with cement and are single use devices.
Device Story
Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument used during total knee arthroplasty. It prepares the tibia baseplate posterior keel and serves as a guide for the Anterior Keel Punch. Operated by orthopedic surgeons in an OR setting, the device is a manual tool made of stainless steel with a chrome coating. It is provided non-sterile and requires sterilization before use. The device features a modified tip geometry compared to the predicate. It assists in the precise implantation of knee components, ensuring proper fit and alignment, which benefits the patient by facilitating successful joint replacement surgery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance supported by Finite Element Analysis and stress distribution testing.
Technological Characteristics
Manual surgical instrument; stainless steel construction with chrome coating; reusable; non-sterile; size range 1-8. No software or energy source.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring total knee arthroplasty due to rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis, failed osteotomies, or failed unicompartmental/total knee replacement.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee 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 femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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June 4, 2020
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Smith & Nephew, Inc. Brad Sheals, MS Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Advanced Surgical Devices Division 7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway Cordova, Tennessee 38016
Re: K200227
Trade/Device Name: Journey II XR Knee Instrument Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JWH Dated: May 11, 2020 Received: May 12, 2020
Dear Brad Sheals:
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,
for Ting Song, Ph.D., R.A.C. 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) K200227
Device Name JOURNEY II XR Knee Instruments
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Journey II XR Instruments are accessory devices and intended to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Knee System and their cleared indication for use.
Total knee components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis; failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement.
The Journey II XR Knee system components are indicated for use only with cement and are single use devices.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Submitted by: | Smith & Nephew, Inc.<br>Advanced Surgical Devices Division<br>7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway<br>Cordova, Tennessee 38016 |
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| Date of Submission: | June 3, 2020 |
| Contact Person: | Brad Sheals, Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>T (901) 399-6897<br>F (901) 566-7911 |
| Name of Device: | Journey II XR Knee Instrument |
| Common Name: | Knee Instrument |
| Device Classification Name<br>and Reference: | 21 CFR 888.3560 Knee joint patellofemorotibial<br>polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented<br>prosthesis |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Panel Code: | Orthopaedics/87 |
| Product Code: | JWH |
| Predicate Device: | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Journey II XR Knee System<br>Instruments - K173331 |
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## Device Description:
The subject of this Traditional 510(k) is a design modification (i.e. tip geometry) to the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch. The Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch are reusable instrument and are intended to be used to prepare for the posterior keel of the tibia baseplate implant and act as a guide for the Anterior Keel Punch. The Journey II XR Keel Punch were previously cleared for market notification K173331.
The Journey II XR Keel Punch are available in same size range as the predicate.
## Indication for Use:
Journey II XR Instruments are accessory devices and intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Knee System and their cleared indication for use.
Total knee components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis; failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement.
The Journey II Total Knee system components are indicated for use only with cement and are single use devices.
The above indications are substantially equivalent to the indications cleared for the Smith & Nephew, Inc. Journey II XR Knee System Instruments cleared under K173331. The Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Total Knee systems were cleared under K141471 and K152726.
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## Technological Characteristics
Device comparisons described in this premarket notification demonstrate that the subject device Journey II XR Keel Punch are substantially equivalent to the below listed legally marketed predicate devices with regard to intended use, indications for use, design, material and performance characteristics.
## Substantial Equivalence Information
As confirmed in the table below, the overall design, indications for use and sterilization for the subject Journey II XR Keel Punch is substantially equivalent to the following commercially available predicate device.
| Design<br>Features | Subject Journey II XR Tibial<br>Posterior Keel Punch | Predicate Journey II XR Tibial<br>Posterior Keel Punch |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Smith & Nephew, Inc<br>K173331 SE 11/16/2017 |
| Indication for<br>Use | Journey II XR Instruments are<br>accessory devices and intended to be<br>used to assist in the implantation of<br>Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Knee<br>systems and their cleared indication<br>for use | Journey II XR Instruments are<br>accessory devices and intended to be<br>used to assist in the implantation of<br>Smith & Nephew Journey II XR Knee<br>systems and their cleared indication for<br>use |
| | Total knee components are indicated<br>for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic<br>arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative<br>arthritis;<br>failed osteotomies,<br>unicompartmental replacement,<br>or<br>total knee replacement. | Total knee components are indicated<br>for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic<br>arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative<br>arthritis;<br>failed osteotomies,<br>unicompartmental replacement, or total<br>knee replacement. |
| | The Journey II Total Knee system<br>components are indicated for use only<br>with cement and are single use<br>devices. | The Journey II Total Knee system<br>components are indicated for use only<br>with cement and are single use devices. |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Coating | Chrome Coat | Chrome Coat |
| Sizes | Same | Same |
| | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 |
| Sterilization | Non-sterile | Non-sterile |
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#### Performance Testing
To further support a determination of substantial equivalence, non-clinical bench (mechanical) testing were conducted on the Journey II XR Keel Punch. A review of the mechanical data and the technical memo, indicates that the Journey II XR Keel Punch are substantially equivalent to predicate devices listed in the Table above.
The following tests were used as a basis for the determination of substantial equivalence.
- Finite Element Analysis .
- . Stress Distribution Test
A review of the above testing demonstrated that there are no new issues related to the safety and effectiveness of the subject device and will perform as intended.
#### Conclusion
As previously noted, this 510(k) Premarket Notification is being submitted for a design modification to the Journey II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch. Based on the similarities to the predicate devices and a review of the mechanical testing performed, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the commercially available predicate devices listed above.
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