The Steinmann pins are provided non-sterile. The devices are indicated for use in fracture fixation, for healing of facile bone fragments, for osteotomies in the presence of adequate immobilization, as guide pins for insertion of other implants.
Device Story
Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System consists of metallic pins used for bone fixation, osteotomies, and as guide pins for other implants. Provided non-sterile, these pins are intended for use by surgeons in clinical settings. The device functions as a mechanical fastener to stabilize bone fragments during healing. The system is a modification of the manufacturer's previously cleared device (K983121). The pins are inserted into bone to provide immobilization. The device does not include software or electronic components. It has not been evaluated for MR safety; scanning patients with this device may cause injury.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing confirming conformance to ASTM F138-13, ASTM F366-10, and ISO 5838-1 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Fabricated from stainless steel (SUS316L) per ASTM F138-13. Conforms to ASTM F366-10 and ISO 5838-1. Mechanical fixation device; no energy source, software, or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fracture fixation, healing of bone fragments, osteotomies requiring immobilization, and as guide pins for other implants in patients requiring orthopedic bone fixation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Non-Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins (K983121)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Syntec Scientific Corporation % Nicole Tseng Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Syntec Scientific Corporation - Taipei Office 3F., No.96, Sec. 3, Zhongxio East Road Da'An Dist., Taipei, Taiwan 10652 R.O.C.
#### Re: K200933
Trade/Device Name: Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth Or Threaded Metallic Bone Fixation Fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JDW, HTY Dated: April 7, 2020 Received: April 7, 2020
#### Dear Nicole Tseng:
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
Brent L. Showalter, Ph.D. Assistant Director (Acting) DHT6B: Division of Spinal Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200933
Device Name
Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Steinmann pins are provided non-sterile. The devices are indicated for use in fracture fixation, for healing of facile bone fragments, for osteotomies in the presence of adequate immobilization, as guide pins for insertion of other implants.
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SYNTEC SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
No.2, Kung San Road, Chuan Shing Industrial Zone, Shen Kanq, Chang Hua Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C. TEL: +886-4-798-7099 E-mail: fda@eagleseye.com.tw Regulatory Affairs Specialist
# This summary of 510(k) information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of SMDA 1990 and 21CFR 807.92.
# Special 510(k) Summary
| Submitted By: | Syntec Scientific Corporation |
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| Address: | Syntec Scientific Corporation - Taipei Office<br>3F., No.96, Sec. 3, Zhongxio East Road Da'An Dist.,<br>Taipei, Taiwan 10652 R.O.C. |
| | TEL: +886-4-798-7099<br>FAX: +886-4-798-7077 |
| Date of Summary Prepared: | 2020-03-31 |
| Contact person: | Nicole Tseng |
| Name of the device: | Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Trade or proprietary name: | Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System |
| Common or usual name: | Smooth Or Threaded Metallic Bone Fixation Fastener |
| Product code: | JDW, HTY |
| Regulation number: | 21CFR888.3040 |
| Class: | Class II |
| Modified devices: | Non-Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins<br>(K983121) |
| Prior Submission: | None |
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YNTEC SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
No.2, Kung San Road, Chuan Shing Industrial Zone, Shen Kanq Chang Hua Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C. TEL: +886-4-798-7099 E-mail: fda@eagleseye.com.tw Regulatory Affairs Specialist
### 1. Description of the Device
The Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System is modify from our own device from K983121-Non-Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins product systm.
### 2. Intended Use
The Steinmann pins are provided non-sterile. The devices are indicated for use in fracture fixation, for healing of facile bone fragments, for osteotomies in the presence of adequate immobilization, as guide pins for insertion of other implants.
## 3. Technological Characteristics Comparison to Previous Device
The Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System is identical to our previous cleared for market in 510(k) K983121-Non-Sterile Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins product system and essentially Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate. The indications for use for this system are patterned after the predicate devices and supported by an extensive collection of literature references.
## 4. Technological Characteristics:
The modify Pins are fabricated from stainless steel (SUS316L) per ASTM F138-13.The design feature for the Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System is similar to the predicate devices including dimensions, shape, style and sizes.
## 5. Summary of Performance Data (Nonclinical and/or Clinical)
#### *Clinical Test
Clinical data and conclusions were not needed for these devices.
#### *Non-Clinical Test
Performance test are not required to support substantially equivalent in special 510k. The Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System was considered for conformance to dimensional and material mechanical property standards ASTM F138-13, ASTM F366 -10 and ISO 5838-1. All items in the scope were in conformance with those standards and are therefore substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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YNTEC SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
No.2, Kung San Road, Chuan Shing Industrial Zone, Shen Kanq Chang Hua Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C. TEL: +886-4-798-7099 E-mail: fda@eagleseye.com.tw Regulatory Affairs Specialist
In addition, Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System has not been evaluated for safety and compatibility in the MR environment. It has not been tested for heating, migration, or image artifact in the MR environment. The safety of the System in the MR environment is unknown. Scanning a patient who has this device may result in patient injury.
#### *Conclusions
The analysis information presented in this submission demonstrates that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### 6. Substantial Equivalence
We believe that Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System does not add new or increased risks and complications, based on current engineering technology and clinical results published about pins as well as based on what has been previously cleared by FDA.
In conclusion, the Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System has the same intended uses and indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation to the predicate device. Thus, the Syntec Non-Sterile Steinmann Pins System is substantially equivalent in design, configuration, function, and indications for use to the previous own device.
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