K212741 · Fci (France Chirurgie Instrumentation) Sas · HPZ · Jun 24, 2022 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K212741
Device Name
EZYPOR
Applicant
Fci (France Chirurgie Instrumentation) Sas
Product Code
HPZ · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.3320
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The EZYPOR® orbital implants are designed to fill the orbital cavity following enucleation, evisceration or during secondary implantation.
Device Story
EZYPOR orbital implants are high-density porous polyethylene (UHMWPE) spheres used to fill the orbital cavity after enucleation, evisceration, or secondary implantation. The device is implanted surgically by an ophthalmologist or surgeon. The porous structure (40-60% porosity) allows for fibrovascular ingrowth, which helps stabilize the implant within the orbit. The device is provided sterile in various diameters (12-22 mm); some models include a suture platform for attachment to the extraocular muscles. By restoring orbital volume, the implant provides a foundation for a prosthetic eye, improving cosmetic outcomes and patient quality of life.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included evaluation of diameter, tunnel dimensions, mass, sphericity, open porosity, compression resistance, and traction resistance. Biocompatibility was established per ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, and ISO 10993-18. Shelf life and package integrity were verified via accelerated aging and ISTA 3A transport testing.
Technological Characteristics
Material: High-density porous polyethylene (UHMWPE). Porosity: 40-60%. Pore size: 350-600 µm. Form factor: Spherical, 12-22 mm diameters. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (ISO 11135-1:2014). Connectivity: None (standalone implant).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring orbital volume replacement following enucleation, evisceration, or secondary implantation procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An eye sphere implant is a device intended to be implanted in the eyeball to occupy space following the removal of the contents of the eyeball with the sclera left intact.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an ocular peg which is supplied sterile only, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 886.9.
Predicate Devices
MEDPOR® Plus SST™ Sphere (Smooth Surface Tunnel Sphere) (K021357)
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June 24, 2022
FCI (France Chirurgie Instrumentation) SAS % Barbara Fant, PharmD Principal Regulatory Consultant Clinical Research Consultants. Inc. 3308 Jefferson Avenue, Upper Level Cincinnati. Ohio 45220
Re: K212741
Trade/Device Name: EZYPOR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.3320 Regulation Name: Eye Sphere Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HPZ Dated: May 12, 2022 Received: May 13, 2022
Dear Dr. Barbara Fant:
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,
Anjana Jain, PhD Assistant Director DHT1A: Division of Ophthalmic Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental 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) K212741
Device Name EZYPOR®
Indications for Use (Describe)
The EZYPOR® orbital implants are designed to fill the orbital cavity following enucleation, evisceration or during secondary implantation.
| 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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# 510(k) Summary -- K212741
| 510(k) Owner: | France Chirurgie Instrumentation SAS (FCI S.A.S.)<br>20-22 rue Louis Armand<br>75015 Paris, France |
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| Telephone: | +33 1 53 98 98 98 |
| Facsimile: | +33 1 53 98 98 99 |
Barbara Fant, PharmD Contact Person: Clinical Research Consultants, Inc. 3308 Jefferson Avenue Upper Level Cincinnati, OH 45220 Phone: (513) 961-8200 Facsimile: (513) 961-2858
June 23, 2022 Date:
EZYPOR® Trade Name:
Common name: Orbital Implant
Classification Name: Implant, Eye, Sphere
Regulation Number: 886.3320
Product Code: HPZ
#### Identification of a Legally Marketed Predicate Device
EZYPOR® orbital implants are substantially equivalent to the MEDPOR® Plus SST™ Sphere (Smooth Surface Tunnel Sphere, 510(k) Premarket Notification Number K021357, FDA Product Code HPZ.
#### Identification of a Legally Marketed Reference Device
The MEDPOR® Sphere (K863943; Product Code HPZ) is a reference device for the technological characteristics of the 12 to 14 mm diameter porous, smooth spherical shape without a suture platform. The Silicone Orbital Implant (K911110) is a reference device for the technological characteristics of the 12 to 14 mm diameter spherical shape.
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## General Description
EZYPOR® orbital implants are high density polyethylene (UHMWPE) implants designed to fill the orbital cavity following enucleation, evisceration or during secondary implantation procedures. The polyethylene material has an open porosity structure of 40 to 60%. The implants are available in six diameter sizes, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 mm.
EZYPOR® orbital implants are supplied sterile and are sterilized by ethylene oxide. A green indicator on the label shows that the product followed a sterilization cycle validated by FCI. The EZYPOR® orbital implants are sterilized in their final double-blister packaging, to make them easier to handle in aseptic conditions.
### Indications for Use
The EZYPOR® orbital implants are designed to fill the orbital cavity following enucleation, evisceration or during secondary implantation.
## Sterilization
The EZYPOR® Orbital Implants are distributed as a packaged, sterile device. The EZYPOR® Orbital Implants are sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO) in the sealed packaging. EO is an established Category A Method, in accordance with ISO 11135-1:2014 Sterilization of health care products -- Ethylene oxide -- Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. Endotoxin testing was performed as one of the assessments to evaluate sterility for the EZYPOR® Orbital Implants.
# Brief Summary of Non-Clinical Tests and Results
Non-clinical bench testing for the EZYPOR® orbital implants included evaluation of diameter and tunnel dimensions, implant mass, sphericity and open porosity, implant resistance to compression, and implant resistance to traction. All nonclinical test results met the predetermined acceptance criteria for the device. In-process controls and final product quality controls, including finished product release testing and inspection, assure that EZYPOR® is manufactured within specifications.
Biocompatibility of the EZYPOR® orbital implants was established by a review of existing data and test results. The materials used in the implants and materials used in the manufacturing processes were reviewed for available toxicity and bioavailability data for each chemical component, and a justification for the tests conducted to evaluate all potential toxic end points was completed. Implant materials testing included a chemical characterization of materials (leachable test), cytotoxicity testing, sensitization and irritation. Biocompatibility testing was conducted in in accordance with:
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ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity ISO 10993-18:2020 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 18: Chemical Characterization of Medical Device Materials in a Risk Management Process
Shelf life of the EZYPOR orbital implants has been established at five years based on accelerated aging and package integrity. The functional performance of the device as well as the package integrity have been verified through the tests conducted before and after the aging; the device transport testing was conducted in accordance with the standard ISTA 3A, and package integrity (visual integrity, dye penetration and bubble leak test) was conducted.
### Basis of Substantial Equivalence
EZYPOR® orbital implants are substantially equivalent to the predicate MEDPOR® Plus SST™ Sphere (Smooth Surface Tunnel Sphere) cleared under K021357 as both devices have the same intended use and indications for use to fill the orbital cavity (void) following enucleation or evisceration of the eve. The EZYPOR® and MEDPOR® Plus SST™ Sphere orbital implants are both manufactured from porous polyethylene material that has the same pore size and porosity. The design of EZYPOR® and MEDPOR Plus SST™ predicate device are similar, with each having a spherical shaped body and available in diameters of 16 to 22 mm that have a suture platform which allows the device to be sutured to the muscularis. The EZYPOR® is also available in 12 mm and 14 mm diameter models that are designed without a suture platform. The EZYPOR® and MEDPOR devices are both sterilized by Ethylene Oxide.
The difference between the subject and predicate devices is that the EZYPOR® orbital implant is also available in 12 mm and 14 mm diameter sizes (without a suture platform), which is the same as the MEDPOR® Sphere; whereas the 16 mm is the smallable diameter of the predicate device. The 12 mm and 14 mm diameter sizes of the EZYPOR® are equivalent in size to Silicone Orbital Implants (K911110) manufactured and sold by FCI.
The similarities and differences between the EZYPOR® orbital implants and the predicate and reference devices are presented in the comparison table below. Based on this comparison, EZYPOR® orbital implants are substantially equivalent to the MEDPOR® Plus SST™ Sphere (Smooth Surface Tunnel Sphere, 510(k) predicate device (K021357).
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| Comparison of EZYPOR®+and the Predicate Device and Reference Devices | | | | |
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| | EZYPOR® | MEDPOR® Plus<br>SST™ Sphere<br>(Smooth Surface<br>Tunnel Sphere)<br>K021357<br>(Predicate Device) | MEDPOR® Sphere<br>K863943<br>(Reference Device) | Silicone Orbital Implant<br>K911110<br>(Reference Device) |
| FDA<br>Product<br>Code | HPZ | HPZ | HPZ | HPZ |
| Mfg. | FCI S.A.S.<br>FCI SUD | Stryker | Stryker | FCI S.A.S.<br>FCI SUD |
| Intended<br>use | To fill the orbital<br>cavity following<br>enucleation or<br>evisceration | Orbital volume<br>replacement implant | Orbital volume<br>replacement implant | To fill the orbital cavity<br>following enucleation or<br>evisceration |
| Indications<br>for Use | The EZYPOR®<br>orbital implants are<br>designed to fill the<br>orbital cavity<br>following enucleation,<br>evisceration or during<br>secondary<br>implantation. | Void volume<br>replacement following<br>enucleation and/or<br>evisceration of the eye. | For orbital reconstruction<br>following enucleation and<br>evisceration procedures. | Fill the orbital cavity<br>following enucleation,<br>evisceration |
| Patient<br>Contact<br>Materials | Porous, high-density<br>polyethelene | Porous, high-density<br>polyethylene | Porous, high-density<br>polyethylene | Medical grade silicone |
| Pore Size | 350-600 um | 350-600 um | 350-600 um | Not applicable |
| Porosity | 40 - 60 % | 40 - 60 % | | |
| Mfg.<br>Process | Preformed shapes | Preformed shapes | Preformed shapes | Molded shape |
| Design | Image: white sphere | Image: white sphere | Image: multiple white spheres | Image: white sphere |
| Available<br>Diameters | 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22<br>mm | 16, 18, 20, 22 mm | 14 mm to 23 mm diameters | 12 mm to 22 mm<br>diameters |
| Single-Use<br>Only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide |
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