K202027 · Taeyeon Medical Co., Ltd. · HRX · Feb 3, 2021 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K202027
Device Name
Balex bone Expander System
Applicant
Taeyeon Medical Co., Ltd.
Product Code
HRX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Feb 3, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.1100
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Balex Bone Expander System is intended to be used as a conventional bone tamp for the reduction of fractures and/or creation of a void in cancellous bone in the spine (including use during balloon kyphoplasty with a PMMA-based bone cement that is cleared for use in kyphoplasty procedures), hand, tibia, radius, and calcaneus.
Device Story
Balex Bone Expander System functions as an inflatable bone tamp to reduce compression fractures and create voids in cancellous bone. System comprises a balloon catheter (with inflatable balloon and radiopaque markers) and a balloon expander (pressure gauge, compression cylinder, connect line, 3-way valve). Operated by clinician in clinical setting; balloon inflated by rotating plunger clockwise; lock mechanism maintains pressure. Fluoroscopic visualization used for positioning. Output is mechanical expansion of bone void; facilitates subsequent bone cement delivery (cement dispenser/mixer/syringe used separately). Benefits include pain reduction and improved patient functional abilities. Supplied sterile and disposable.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated via sterilization testing (ISO 10993-7), shelf life (ASTM F1980, ASTM F88, ISO 11737-2), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10, -11). Mechanical performance testing included burst pressure, balloon leakage, pressure gauge precision, inflation/deflation time, insertion/withdrawal force, tensile strength, and balloon fatigue.
Technological Characteristics
Inflatable bone tamp; materials include ABS, TPU, Polycarbonate. Energy source: manual hydraulic inflation. Dimensions: 10-20mm balloon lengths. Connectivity: none. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide gas. Software: none.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring reduction of fractures or creation of a void in cancellous bone in the spine, hand, tibia, radius, or calcaneus, including use during balloon kyphoplasty procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint.
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February 3, 2021
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Taeyeon Medical Co., Ltd. % Priscilla Chung Regulatory Affairs Consultant LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 1150 Roosevelt. STE 200 Irvine, California 92620
Re: K202027/S001
Trade/Device Name: Balex Bone Expander System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.1100 Regulation Name: Arthroscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRX, HXG, NDN Dated: December 23, 2020 Received: December 30, 2020
Dear Ms. Chung:
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,
Laura C. Rose, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair, and Trauma 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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K202027
Device Name
Balex Bone Expander System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Balex Bone Expander System is intended to be used as a conventional bone tamp for the reduction of fractures and/or creation of a void in cancellous bone in the spine (including use during balloon kyphoplasty with a PMMA-based bone cement that is cleared for use in kyphoplasty procedures), hand, tibia, radius, and calcaneus.
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# 510(k) Summary
(K202027)
This summary of 510(k) is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date: Feb 2, 2021
## 1. 510K Applicant / Submitter:
TAEYEON MEDICAL Co., Ltd. 132-1 Donghwagongdan-Ro, Munmak-eup Wonju-Si, Gangwon-do, 26365, Republic of Korea
Tel:+82-33-742-7555 Fax:+82-33-742-2227
## 2. Submission Contact Person
LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 1150 Roosevelt, STE 200, Irvine CA 92620 Priscilla Juhee Chung Phone: 714.202.5789 Fax: 714-409-3357 Email: juhee.c@lkconsultinggroup.com
## 3. Device
- Proprietary Name: Balex Bone Expander System .
- Common Name: Inflatable Bone Tamp ●
- Classification: Class II (21 CFR 888.1100/ 888.4540/ 888.3027)
- Product Code: HRX, HXG, NDN .
## 4. Predicate Device
Kyphon Inflatable Bone Tamps (K041454) by Kyphon Inc. Medinaut Kyphoplasty System (K133669) by Imedicom Co., Ltd.
## 5. Description:
The Balex Bone Expander System is designed to reduce compression fracture and create a void in cancellous bone in the spine. By creating a space in the operating point, the major benefits of the Balex Bone Expander System are the reduction in pain and the increase of patient`s functional abilities, which allow for the patient's return to the previous level of activity.
The Balex Bone Expander System consists of the Balloon Expander and Balloon Catheter.
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They are used with Cement Dispenser System, Cement Mixer System and Syringe which are Class I, 510k exempt devices.
The Balloon Catheter consists of an inner-outer tube, inflatable balloon located at the balloon tip. The radiopaque markers located at the balloon tip end allow fluoroscopic visualization of the deflated balloon catheter during positioning. The Balloon Expander consists of a pressure gauge, compression cylinder, a connect Line and a 3 way valve. The Balloon Expander is used for inflating the balloon by rotating the plunger clockwise. The lock mechanism maintains pressure. All the components are supplied sterile and are disposable.
# 8. Indications for Use
The Balex Bone Expander System is intended to be used as a conventional bone tamp for the reduction of fractures and/or creation of a void in cancellous bone in the spine (including use during balloon kyphoplasty with a PMMA-based bone cement that is cleared for use in kyphoplasty procedures), hand, tibia, radius, and calcaneus.
# 9. Substantial Equivalence Discussion:
## 9.1. Comparison Chart
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device |
|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name | Balex Bone Expander System | KYPHX XPANDER<br>INFLATABLE BONE<br>TAMPS<br>MODEL#KO8A,KO9A,K13A | MEDINAUT Kyphonplasty<br>System |
| 510(k) Number | K202027 | K041454 | K133669 |
| Product Code | HRX, HXG, NDN | HRX | HRX, NDN |
| Common Name | Inflatable Bone Tamp | Inflatable Bone Tamp | Inflatable Bone Tamp |
| Manufacturer | TAEYEON MEDICAL Co., Ltd. | Medtronic Sofamor Danek | Imedicom Co., Ltd. |
| Indications for Use | The Balex Bone Expander<br>System is intended to be used as<br>a conventional bone tamp for the<br>reduction of fractures and/or<br>creation of a void in cancellous<br>bone in the spine (including use<br>during balloon kyphoplasty with<br>a PMMA-based bone cement<br>that is cleared for use in<br>kyphoplasty procedures), hand,<br>tibia, radius, and calcaneus. | The Kyphx® Inflatable Bone<br>Tamp is intended to be used as<br>a conventional bone tamp for<br>the reduction of fractures<br>and/or creation of a void in<br>cancellous bone in the spine<br>(including use during balloon<br>kyphoplasty with a PMMA-<br>based bone cement that is<br>cleared for use in kyphoplasty<br>procedures), hand, tibia, radius,<br>and calcaneus. | The MEDINAUT<br>Kyphonplasty System is<br>intended to be used for the<br>reduction and fixation of<br>fractures and/or creation of a<br>void in cancellous bone in<br>the spine. This includes use<br>during percutaneous<br>vertebral angmentation. This<br>system is to be used cleared<br>spinal<br>polymethylmethacrylate<br>(PMMA) bone cements<br>indicated for use during<br>percutaneous vertebral<br>augmentation, such as<br>kyphoplasty. |
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| Balloon Size | | 10, 15, 20mm | | | 10, 15, 20mm | | | 10, 15, 20mm | | |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|--------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------|--------|
| | Model # | TYP<br>0510 | TYP<br>0515 | TYP<br>0520 | K13A | K09A | K08A | IBE-10 | IBE-15 | IBE-20 |
| | Length of<br>Balloon | 10.0mm | 15.0mm | 20.0mm | 10.0mm | 15.0mm | 20.0mm | 10.0mm | 15.0mm | 20.0mm |
| Balloon<br>Specification | Max.<br>Inflation<br>Volume | 3cc | 5cc | 7cc | 3cc | 4cc | 5cc | 3cc | 5cc | 7cc |
| | Max.<br>Inflated<br>Dimension | 15.05mm | 18.15mm | 19.49mm | 15.0mm | 5.3mm | 16.0mm | 14.1mm | 17.1mm | 19.3mm |
| | Max.<br>Inflated<br>Length | 18.25mm | 23.70mm | 31.83mm | 18.7mm | 24.4mm | 28.5mm | 16.3mm | 22.2mm | 29.4mm |
| | Bone Tamp Max.<br>Inflation pressure | | 350 psi | | | 700 psi | | | 350psi | |
| | Composition of Material | | ABS, TPU, Polycarbonate | | | ABS, TPU, STS304, Rubber | | | ABS, TPU, Platinum | |
| Packaging | | Tyvek, Cardboard Box | | | Pouch, Tyvek Blister Tray,<br>Cardboard Box | | | Pouch, Tyvek Blister Tray,<br>Cardboard Box | | |
| Biocompatibility | | Meets ISO 10993 | | | Meets ISO 10993 | | | Meets ISO 10993 | | |
| Sterilization | | Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization | | | Gamma irradiation sterilization/<br>Ethylene Oxide Gas<br>Sterilization | | | Gamma irradiation<br>sterilization | | |
## 9.2. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
There are no significant differences between the subject devices and the predicate devices. The subject device has the same intended use as the identified predicate devices and they are similar in fundamental scientific technology, design, and size.
The materials used in the subject device might be different from the predicate devices; however, the biocompatibility testing results of the subject device support that the subject device is biocompatible and the performance testing results show that the subject device would perform as well as the predicate devices.
## 10. Performance Tests (Non-clinical)
- Sterilization Validation Tests in accordance with ISO 10993-7
- Shelf Life Tests in accordance with ASTM F1980, ASTM F88, ISO11737-2
- Biocompatibility Tests in accordance with ISO 10993
| No. | Items | Referenced<br>Standard |
|-----|---------------------------------|------------------------|
| 1 | Cytotoxicity Test | ISO 10993-5 |
| 2 | Maximization sensitization test | ISO-10993-10 |
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| 3 | Material-mediated pyrogenicity test | ISO10993-11 |
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| 4 | Acute Systemic toxicity | ISO10993-11 |
| 5 | Intracutaneous(intadermal) Reactivity Test | ISO10993-10 |
Performance Tests including the following test items. ●
| No. | Test Items |
|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Extraction Test<br>- Non-volatile Residue, Residue on Ignition,<br>Heavy Metals, Buffering Capacity |
| 2 | EO Gas Sterilization Residual |
| 3 | Appearance for Balloon |
| 4 | Balloon Dimensions |
| 5 | Burst Pressure (constrained and unconstrained) |
| 6 | Balloon leakage |
| 7 | Pressure gauge precision |
| 8 | Inflation and deflation time |
| 9 | Insertion force and withdrawal force |
| 10 | Tensile and tensile bond strength |
| 11 | Balloon fatigue test |
The test results of non-clinical tests performed on the subject device supported that it is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices despite the differences.
# 11. Conclusions:
Based on the information provided in this premarket notification, TAEYEON MEDICAL Co., Ltd. concludes that the BALEX Bone Expander System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices as described herein in.
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