K200596 · Icotec AG · PML · Oct 13, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K200596
Device Name
G21 Cement, VADER® Pedicle System
Applicant
Icotec AG
Product Code
PML · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 13, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3027
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
When used in conjunction with the icotec VADER® Pedicle System, G21 V-Fast and V-Steady Bone Cement are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time in patients with advanced stage tumors involving thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. The fenestrated VADER® one pedicle screws 6.0 augmented with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement are for use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised. The VADER® Pedicle System is intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. When used in conjunction with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement and PicoMix™ V and/or V-HP Gun with the icotec Cement Cannula for mixing and injection of bone cements, the fenestrated VADER® pedicle screws 6.0 are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. The fenestrated VADER® pedicle screws 6.0 augmented with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement are limited to the use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised. The VADER® Pedicle System is indicated to provide the surgeon with a minimally invasive and open approach for posterior spinal surgery.
Device Story
System comprises G21 PMMA bone cements (V-Steady, V-Fast) and VADER Pedicle System (Carbon/PEEK screws/rods); used for percutaneous vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty) and spinal fixation. Cements consist of PMMA powder (with benzoyl peroxide initiator, zirconium dioxide radiopacifier) and liquid monomer (MMA, DMPT accelerator, HQ stabilizer). V-Steady provides high viscosity; V-Fast provides low initial viscosity/long working time. Surgeon mixes components using PicoMix V/V-HP Gun and injects via cannula into fenestrated pedicle screws. System restores spinal integrity in tumor patients. Used in clinical settings by surgeons. Output is mechanical stabilization of spine; visualized via radiographs due to radiopacifier.
Indicated for patients with advanced stage tumors of thoracic and lumbar spine with limited life expectancy where spinal fusion is not achievable. Used for spinal levels without severe structural compromise. Provides minimally invasive or open approach for posterior spinal surgery.
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.”
CarboClear Fenestrated Pedicle Screws, High V+ Bone Cement (K190526)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 13, 2020
Icotec AG % Justin Eggleton Vice President, Spine Regulatory Affairs Musculosketal Clinical Regulatory Affairs 1050 K Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Re: K200596
Trade/Device Name: G21 Cement, VADER® Pedicle System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3027 Regulation Name: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PML, NKB Dated: August 27, 2020 Received: August 27, 2020
Dear Justin Eggleton:
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 Colin O'Neill, M.B.E. 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) K200596
Device Name G21 Cement
Indications for Use (Describe)
When used in conjunction with the icotec VADER® Pedicle System, G21 V-Fast and V-Steady Bone Cement are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time in patients with advanced stage tumors involving thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. The fenestrated VADER® one pedicle screws 6.0 augmented with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement are for use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200596
Device Name VADER® Pedicle System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The VADER® Pedicle System is intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion.
When used in conjunction with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement and PicoMix™ V and/or V-HP Gun with the icotec Cement Cannula for mixing and injection of bone cements, the fenestrated VADER® pedicle screws 6.0 are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. The fenestrated VADER® pedicle screws 6.0 augmented with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement are limited to the use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised.
The VADER® Pedicle System is indicated to provide the surgeon with a minimally invasive and open approach for posterior spinal surgery.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> </div> |
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| <div> <span style="font-size:10pt;">☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> </div> |
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# 510(k) Summary
| Device Trade Name: | G21 Cement<br>VADER® Pedicle System |
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| Manufacturer: | icotec ag<br>Industriestrasse 12<br>9450 Altstätten<br>Switzerland<br>www.icotec-medical.com<br>Phone: +41 71 757.0000 |
| Contact: | Ms. Marina Hess<br>CQO/Management Representative<br>icotec ag |
| Prepared by: | Mr. Justin Eggleton<br>Vice President, Spine Regulatory Affairs<br>MCRA, LLC<br>1050 K Street NW, Suite 1000<br>Washington, DC 20001<br>jeggleton@mcra.com |
| Date Prepared: | October 9, 2020 |
| Classifications: | G21 Cement:<br>21 CFR §888.3027, Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone<br>Cement<br>VADER® Pedicle System:<br>21 CFR §888.3070, Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw<br>System |
| Class: | II |
| Product Codes: | PML, NKB |
| Indications for Use: | |
### G21 Cement:
When used in conjunction with the icotec VADER® Pedicle System, G21 V-Fast and V-Steady Bone Cement are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time in patients with advanced stage tumors involving thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. The fenestrated VADER® one pedicle screws 6.0 augmented with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement are for use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised.
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## VADER® Pedicle System
The VADER® Pedicle System is intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage turnors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion.
When used in conjunction with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement and PicoMix™ V and/or V-HP Gun with the icotec Cement Cannula for mixing and injection of bone cements, the fenestrated VADER® pedicle screws 6.0 are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy, prior to oncological treatment, is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. The fenestrated VADER® pedicle screws 6.0 augmented with G21 V-Fast or V-Steady Bone Cement are limited to the use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised.
The VADER® Pedicle System is indicated to provide the surgeon with a minimally invasive and open approach for posterior spinal surgery.
### Device Description:
The purpose if this Traditional 510(k) is to seek marketing clearance for the G21 Cement (V-Steady and V-Fast Bone Cements) to be used with the VADER® Pedicle System and to seek clearance for the VADER® Pedicle System.
V-Steady and V-Fast are polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) based bone cements formulated to perform percutaneous vertebral augmentation procedures, such as vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. Bone cements are self-curing systems consisting of liquid and powder components:
- The powder component is constituted of PMMA beads shaped particles ● containing the initiator benzoyl peroxide required for starting initiating the cement curing. The radiopacifier agent, zirconium dioxide, is necessary for the cement visibility under radiographs but it does not take part of the curing process (radical polymerization).
- The liquid component comprises the monomer, methylmethacrylate (MMA); dimethyl-para-toluidine (DMPT) as polymerization accelerator and hydroquinone (HQ) as stabilizer to prevent polymerization of the liquid during storage.
The specific content of PMMA and benzoyl peroxide is slightly different between the two cements conferring upon them specific properties. V-Steady bone cement has an immediate development of viscosity and thus it is a high viscosity cement that maintains its properties throughout the useful working time. The V-Fast has a low initial viscosity and a long working time allowing to work extremely carefully especially when a good time margin before polymerization is required. Both the liquid and powder components are supplied sterile. The sterile-filtered monomer component is supplied in an amber glass ampoule (10 ml) and comes in a blister pack sterilized by ethylene oxide. The polymer powder component is supplied in a double sterile packaging.
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The sterilization process is ethylene oxide and it has been properly validated. Preparation and application procedures of the subject devices are detailed within the labeling as Mixing Phase, Waiting Phase, Application Phase, Setting/Hardening Phase.
The VADER® Pedicle System is a posterior pedicle system manufactured from Carbon/PEEK using a proprietary manufacturing process and comprised of polyaxial pedicle screws and curved, straight and J-rods as well as polyaxial, cannulated, fenestrated pedicle screws. The VADER® Pedicle System can be used for single or multiple level fixations in the non-cervical spine.
# Primary Predicate Devices:
Steady and V-Fast (K150408)
# Additional Predicate Devices:
- icotec VADER®one Pedicle System MIS and LightMore® Pedicle System6.0 ● (K190545)
- icotec Pedicle System (K151977) ●
- Blackstone Pedicle Screw System (K082797)
- Corelink Tiger Spine System (K113058)
- CarboFix Pedicle Screw System (K182377)
- CarboClear Fenestrated Pedicle Screws, High V+ Bone Cement (K190526)
## Performance Testing Summary:
The testing of the VADER® Pedicle System includes:
- ASTM F543 Screw Testing ●
- ASTM F1717 Pedicle Screw System Testing ●
- ASTM F1798 Flexion Bending and Torsional Gripping ●
- ASTM F1877 Particle Analysis of Post-Fatigue Samples ●
- G-21 Cement injection properties with icotec fenestrated screws
- Biocompatibility Assessment ●
- Clinical Data ●
### Substantial Equivalence:
The subject devices were demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to predicates cited in the table above with respect to indications, design, materials, function, manufacturing, and performance. The non-clinical tests performed by the company include static and dynamic compression per ASTM F1717 and screw testing per ASTM F543 and ASTM F1798. The results of the performed tests demonstrate that the VADER® Pedicle System is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.
# Conclusion:
The purpose of the traditional 510(k) is to receive regulatory clearance for the G21 Cement (V-Steady and V-Fast Bone Cements) to be used with the VADER® Pedicle System and to seek clearance for the VADER® Pedicle System and to introduce the VADER® Pedicle System to interstate commerce. Substantial equivalence has been demonstrated to the cited predicate device.
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