Clinical literature; Post-market surveillance data (US and Europe)
The sponsor utilized clinical literature and post-market surveillance data to support the safety and effectiveness of removing Type A trauma fractures from the device's contraindications, demonstrating a history of safe use since 2008.
Post-market surveillance and clinical literature review; Retrospective analysis of post-market data and literature; Follow-up/Duration: Since 2008; Study Period: 2008-2020
Patients with Type A traumatic vertebral fractures
Not applicable for this study
Safety and effectiveness in Type A traumatic fractures
Indications for Use
The SpineJack® Expansion Kit is indicated for use in the reduction of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. It is intended to be used in combination with Stryker Vertaplex® and Vertaplex® HV Bone Cement.
Device Story
Implantable fracture reduction system; used to restore vertebral body height in osteoporotic compression fractures. Device consists of expandable metal implant (Ti-6Al-4V) inserted into vertebral body; expanded via plastic deformation of struts to restore height; stabilized by injection of Stryker VertaPlex® or VertaPlex® HV PMMA bone cement at low pressure. Used in clinical setting by surgeons. Output is restored vertebral structure; benefits patient by reducing pain and stabilizing fracture. Modification involves removing Type A traumatic fractures from contraindications list based on clinical literature and post-market surveillance data.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing performed for this 510(k). Evidence supporting modification consists of clinical literature review, US and European post-market surveillance data, and ISO 14971 risk analysis.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Ti-6Al-4V; PMMA bone cement (sold separately). Expansion mechanism: continuous plastic deformation of struts. Dimensions: 14-20mm length, 4-6mm width, 4-20mm height (surgeon determined). Implantable device. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for reduction of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in patients. Contraindicated for type B or C traumatic vertebral fractures (Magerl classification).
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.”
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Stryker Corporation Kristi Ashton Senior Staff RA Specialist 1926 Stryker Way Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002
Re: K202393
Trade/Device Name: SpineJack® Expansion Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3027 Regulation Name: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NDN Dated: August 18, 2020 Received: August 21, 2020
Dear Kristi Ashton:
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
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
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202393
Device Name
SpineJack® Expansion Kit (Spinejack ®)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SpineJack® Expansion Kit is indicated for use in the reduction of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. It is intended to be used in combination with Stryker Vertaplex® HV bone cement.
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## 510(K) SUMMARY
| 510(K) SUMMARY: SPINEJACK® EXPANSION KIT | |
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| Submitter: | Stryker Instruments<br>1941 Stryker Way<br>Kalamazoo, MI 49002 USA<br>Contact Name: Kristi Ashton<br>Title: Senior Staff RA Specialist<br>Phone: 269-800-1692<br>E-mail: Kristi.Ashton@Stryker.com |
| Date prepared: | October 20, 2020 |
| Subject Device Trade Name: | SpineJack Expansion Kit (SpineJack) |
| Common Name: | Implantable Fracture Reduction System |
| Classification Name: | Cement, Bone, Vertebroplasty |
| Product Code: | NDN |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Regulation Name: | Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3027 |
| Predicate Device: | SpineJack Expansion Kit (SpineJack), K181262 |
| Device Description: | The SpineJack Expansion Kit (herein referred to as “SpineJack”) is an<br>implanted fracture reduction system, intended to reduce vertebral<br>compression fractures. The SpineJack Expansion Kit is used with the<br>Preparation Kit. The Expansion Kit is available in three sizes, to<br>accommodate different vertebral body sizes, Ø4.2mm, Ø5mm, and<br>Ø5.8mm. After the SpineJack implant is inserted, it is expanded, and a<br>validated Stryker PMMA bone cement, such as Stryker VertaPlex® or<br>VertaPlex® HV Bone Cement, is injected at a low pressure to stabilize<br>the restored vertebral body. The bone cement and its delivery system are<br>intended to be used with the SpineJack but are sold separately. |
| Indications for Use | The SpineJack® Expansion Kit is indicated for use in the reduction of<br>painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. It is intended to be<br>used in combination with Stryker Vertaplex® and Vertaplex® HV Bone<br>Cement. |
| Non-Clinical Testing | Non-clinical testing was deemed not required for this 510(k). The<br>SpineJack implant was previously tested to be non-pyrogenic. |
| Clinical Testing | Clinical testing was deemed not required for this 510(k) |
| Other Evidence: | Clinical literature, post-market surveillance data and a risk analysis per<br>ISO 14971 were used in support of the subject modification. |
| Summary of Technological Characteristics | |
Table 1 below details the comparisons between the subject and predicate devices.
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| Table 1 Comparison of Regulatory and Technical Characteristics | | | | |
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| Element of<br>Comparison | SpineJack<br>Subject Device | SpineJack<br>Predicate Device | Comparison | |
| Indications for Use | The SpineJack®<br>Expansion Kit is<br>indicated for use in the<br>reduction of painful<br>osteoporotic vertebral<br>compression fractures. It<br>is intended to be used in<br>combination with<br>Stryker Vertaplex® and<br>Vertaplex® HV bone<br>cements. | The SpineJack®<br>Expansion Kit is<br>indicated for use in the<br>reduction of painful<br>osteoporotic vertebral<br>compression fractures.<br>It is intended to be used<br>in combination with<br>Stryker Vertaplex® and<br>Vertaplex ® HV bone<br>cements. | Identical | |
| Contraindications | Patients presenting with<br>type B or C traumatic<br>vertebral fractures<br>according to the Magerl<br>classification. | Patient presenting with<br>traumatic fractures<br>(Reference IFU for full<br>list of contraindications) | Different-It is proposed<br>that Type A trauma<br>fractures are removed<br>from the list of<br>contraindications for<br>SpineJack. Clinical<br>literature, post-market data<br>and a risk assessment per<br>ISO 14971 were provided<br>to support the safety of<br>this modification. This<br>change does not raise new<br>types of safety and<br>effectiveness questions<br>regarding the use of the<br>subject device. | |
| Contact | Implantable | Implantable | Identical | |
| Material | Ti-6Al-4V with PMMA<br>(cement injected) | Ti-6Al-4V with PMMA<br>(cement injected) | Identical | |
| Length (mm) | 14 - 20 (plate length) | 14 - 20 (plate length) | Identical | |
| Width (mm) | 4 - 6 | 4 - 6 | Identical | |
| Height pre and post<br>expansion (mm) | 4 - 20 (Surgeon<br>determined) | 4 - 20 (Surgeon<br>determined) | Identical | |
| Expansion Mechanism | Plastic deformation of<br>struts, continuous | Plastic deformation of<br>struts, continuous | Identical | |
| Number of Implants<br>Typically Used | 1-2 per patient | 1-2 per patient | Identical | |
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SpineJack has the same intended use, fundamental scientific technology, principle of operation, and mode of action as the predicate device. An evaluation of clinical literature, post-market data in US and Europe and risk per ISO 14971 provide the evidence to support the removal of Type A trauma fractures from the contraindications. The use of post-market data from Europe demonstrates the history of safe and effective use of the Conclusion product in Type A traumatic fractures since 2008. The evaluation of the post-market data, use history and a clinical literature review provide established evidence which confirm that the subject modification does not raise new types of safety and effectiveness questions regarding the use of the subject device. Therefore, it is proposed that the subject SpineJack is equivalent to the predicate device.
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