K213355 · Integrity Implants, Inc. · MAX · Mar 25, 2022 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K213355
Device Name
Toro-L Interbody Fusion System
Applicant
Integrity Implants, Inc.
Product Code
MAX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Mar 25, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The system is designed for use with autogenous and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or cortical cancellous bone graft to facilitate fusion and supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g., pedicle screw/rod systems) cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracolumbar spine. The devices are to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System is interbody fusions in the thoracic spine from T1 to T12 and at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), and is intended for use in the lumbar spine, from L1 to S1, for the treatment of symptomatic disc degeneration (DDD) or degenerative spondylolisthesis at one or two adjacent levels, including thoracy disc herniation (with myelopathy with or without axial pain). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scollosis.
Device Story
Toro-L Interbody Fusion System consists of bi-directional expandable and non-expandable monolithic interbody fusion implants; used for spinal fusion in thoracic and lumbar regions. Implants inserted via lateral surgical approach; restore disc height; provide anterior column support; maintain structural stability. Expandable version features integrated ramps for insertion in non-expanded state, then expanded to desired height/width; locking mechanism secures configuration; post-packed with bone graft. Monolithic version is conventional spacer with dual compartments for bone graft. Both designs include bullet-nosed tips and surface protrusions to resist expulsion. System includes manual surgical instruments for delivery and disc preparation. Used by surgeons in clinical settings; requires user-performed steam sterilization. Benefits patients by facilitating fusion in degenerative spine conditions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included static and dynamic axial compression and static and dynamic compression shear per ASTM F2077. Biocompatibility assessment conducted per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI per ASTM F136, Ti-6Al-4V per ASTM F2924) and PEEK (ASTM F2026). Configurations: Bi-directional expandable and monolithic non-expandable. Features: Integrated expansion ramps, locking mechanism, bullet-nosed tip, surface protrusions for expulsion resistance. Sterilization: Non-sterile, steam sterilized by user. Connectivity: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring intervertebral body fusion in thoracic (T1-T12), thoracolumbar (T12-L1), and lumbar (L1-S1) spine. Treats symptomatic disc degeneration (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis (1-2 levels), thoracic disc herniation, and multilevel degenerative scoliosis. Requires 6 months prior non-operative treatment. Used with autogenous/allogeneic bone graft and supplemental internal fixation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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March 25, 2022
Integrity Implants Inc. Ms. Alexa Kamer Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist 354 Hiatt Drive Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418
Re: K213355
Trade/Device Name: Toro-L Interbody Fusion System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX, PHM Dated: February 18, 2022 Received: February 22, 2022
Dear Ms. Kamer:
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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Brent L. Showalter, Ph.D. 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) K213355
Device Name Toro-L Interbody Fusion System
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The system is designed for use with autogenous and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or cortical cancellous bone graft to facilitate fusion and supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g., pedicle screw/rod systems) cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracolumbar spine. The devices are to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment.
The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System is interbody fusions in the thoracic spine from T1 to T12 and at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), and is intended for use in the lumbar spine, from L1 to S1, for the treatment of symptomatic disc degeneration (DDD) or degenerative spondylolisthesis at one or two adjacent levels, including thoracy disc herniation (with myelopathy with or without axial pain). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scollosis.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 20px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# K213355 Toro-L Interbody Fusion System 510(k) SUMMARY
October 08, 2021
| I. | Company: | Integrity Implants Inc.<br>354 Hiatt Drive<br>Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418<br>Telephone: 561-529-3861 |
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| II. | Contact: | Alexa Kamer<br>Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| III. | Proprietary Trade Name: | Toro-L® Interbody Fusion System |
| IV. | Common Name: | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device<br>with Bone Graft, Lumbar;<br>Intervertebral Body Fusion Device<br>with Bone Graft, Thoracic |
| V. | Classification Name: | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (21 CFR 888.3080) |
| | Class: | II |
| | Product Code: | MAX, PHM |
#### VI. Product Description
Integrity Implants' Toro-L Interbody Fusion System incorporates a bi-directional expandable interbody fusion device and a non-expandable monolithic interbody fusion device intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine from T1-S1. The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System implants are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI per ASTM F136 and Ti-6Al-4V per ASTM F2924) and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) per ASTM F2026; and are offered in a range of sizes and lordotic options to accommodate variations in patient anatomy.
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Once implanted via a lateral surgical approach, the Toro-L interbody fusion devices are designed to restore intervertebral disc height, provide anterior column support, and maintain structural stability of the motion segment to facilitate intervertebral body fusion. The Toro-L interbody fusion devices interbody fusion device is intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft, and with supplemental fixation instrumentation that has been cleared for use in the thoracolumbar spine. The Toro-L interbody fusion devices are single use devices. The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System includes manual surgical instruments for delivery of the implant devices and for disc preparation. The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System implant and instrument devices are supplied non-sterile and are intended for steam sterilization by the user prior to use.
#### VII. Indications for Use
The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The system is designed for use with autogenous and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or cortical cancellous bone graft to facilitate fusion and supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g., pedicle screw/rod systems) cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracolumbar spine. The devices are to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment.
The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System is intended for use in interbody fusions in the thoracic spine from T1 to T12 and at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), and is intended for use in the lumbar spine, from L1 to S1, for the treatment of symptomatic disc degeneration (DDD) or degenerative spondylolisthesis at one or two adjacent levels, including thoracic disc herniation (with myelopathy and/or radiculopathy with or without axial pain). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis.
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#### VIII. Summary of Technological Characteristics
The subject Toro-L Interbody Fusion System implants are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI per ASTM F136 and Ti-6Al-4V per ASTM F2924) and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) per ASTM F2026; and are offered in a range of sizes and lordotic options to accommodate variations in patient anatomy.
The Toro-L Interbody Fusion System expandable implant has integrated ramps that allow the implant to be inserted in a non-expanded form, and then subsequently expanded to full width and desired height through continuous expansion. When the desired implant height is achieved, the locking system is engaged to secure the construct in its final expanded configuration. The implant is then post-packed with bone graft. The design includes a bullet-nosed tip to aid in insertion into the disc space, and teeth on the superior and inferior surfaces to resist expulsion.
The monolithic implant is a non-expanding conventional spacer with the interior space of the device divided into two compartments for bone graft containment.
Both the expandable and monolithic configurations have protrusions on the superior and inferior surfaces of the endplates of the implant to grip the adjacent vertebral endplates to resist expulsion.
The subject implant and instruments are offered non-sterile and are intended to be steam sterilized by the user prior to use.
### IX. Identification of Legally Marketed Predicate Devices Used to Claim Substantial Equivalence
To demonstrate the substantial equivalence of the subject FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System to legally marketed predicate devices, Toro-L Interbody Fusion System, K203038 (SE 03/26/2021), is used as the primary predicate device. Integrity Implants' FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System, K183184 (SE 04/03/2019), is additionally used as a predicate for this submission
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#### X. Brief Discussion of the Non-Clinical and Clinical Tests Submitted
Integrity Implants has conducted bench performance testing in support of this premarket notification submission as follows:
- Static Axial Compression in accordance with ASTM F2077 .
- . Dynamic Axial Compression in accordance with ASTM F2077
- Static Compression Shear in accordance with ASTM F2077
- Dynamic Compression Shear in accordance with ASTM F2077
Additionally, Integrity Implants has conducted a biocompatibility assessment in accordance with ISO 10993-1.
#### XI. Conclusions Drawn for the Non-Clinical and Clinical Tests
Based on the bench performance testing, biocompatibility assessment, and other supporting documentation provided in this premarket notification, the subject Toro-L Interbody Fusion System demonstrates substantial equivalence to legally marketed predicate devices including the previously cleared Toro-L Interbody Fusion System.
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