K213751 · Medacta International S.A. · SBF · Mar 10, 2022 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K213751
Device Name
NextAR™ TKA Platform My Knee PPS
Applicant
Medacta International S.A.
Product Code
SBF · Neurology
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.4560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The NextAR™ Knee Platform is intended to be used to support the surgeon during total knee replacement procedures by providing information on bone resections, ligaments behavior, instrument and implant positioning. The NextAR™ Knee Platform is intended to be used in combination with NextAR™ stereotaxic instruments and general surgical instruments to implant the GMK® Sphere Total knee system ligament balancing. As an optional display, the smart glasses can be used auxiliary to the NextAR™ to view the same 2D stereotaxic information as presented by the NextARTM Platform. The smart glasses should not be relied upon solely and should always be used in conjunction with the primary computer display. The MyKnee® NextAR™ cutting guides include a camera/target holder and a PSI MyKnee® cutting guide both for tibia and femur. The MyKne® cutting guides must be used as anatomical cutting blocks specific for a single patient anatomy, to assist in the positioning of total knee replacement components intraoperatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting. The MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks include a PSI MyKnee® pin positioners block both for tibia and femur. The MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks must be used as anatomical Pin positioners blocks for a single patient anatomy, to assist in the positioning of total knee replacement components intraoperatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting. The use of MyKnee® NextAR™ cutting guides or MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks are applicable only for the "PSIbased" approach. MyKnee® NextAR™ cutting guides or MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks are for single use only. The NextAR™ stereotaxic instruments are intended to be used to surgeon during specific orthopedic surgical procedures by providing information on bone resections, ligaments behavior, instrument and implant positioning. The NextAR™ Knee stereotaxic instruments, when registered with the MyKnee® NextAR™ Knee cutting guides, provide reference to a patient's rigid anatomical structures, such as the femur and tibia, that can be identified relative to preoperative CT based planning.
Device Story
NextAR™ TKA Platform is a CT-based computer-assisted surgical navigation system for total knee replacement. Inputs include preoperative CT scan data and real-time infrared optical tracking of markers attached to patient bones (femur/tibia) via MyKnee® PPS (Pin Positioner) blocks or standard instruments. The system processes these inputs to visualize bone resections, ligament behavior, and implant positioning on a primary monitor or optional augmented reality smart glasses. Used in the OR by surgeons to guide bone cutting and implant placement. The device aids in executing the surgical plan by providing real-time feedback, allowing intraoperative plan adjustments based on 3D patient models. Benefits include improved accuracy in component positioning and bone resection relative to preoperative planning.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of software validation and in vitro validation. Predicate-cleared data for biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterilization, shelf-life, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), and electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2) remain applicable.
Technological Characteristics
CT-based navigation system; active infrared optical tracking; PC-based hardware; augmented reality glasses. MyKnee® Pin Positioners are medical-grade nylon, single-use, gamma-sterilized. System uses stereotaxic technology to register patient anatomy relative to preoperative CT data. Software-driven real-time visualization.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by surgeons during total knee replacement procedures to provide information on bone resections, ligament behavior, and instrument/implant positioning. Applicable for patients undergoing total knee replacement using the GMK® Sphere Total knee system.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.
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March 10, 2022
Medacta International S.A. % Chris Lussier Senior Director, Quality and Regulatory Medacta USA 3973 Delp Street Memphis. Tennessee 38118
Re: K213751
Trade/Device Name: NextAR™ TKA Platform Mv Knee PPS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLO. JWH, PBF Dated: December 17, 2021 Received: December 20, 2021
Dear Chris Lussier:
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For: Shumaya Ali, M.P.H. 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) K213751
Device Name NextARTM TKA Platform My Knee PPS
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The NextAR™ Knee Platform is intended to be used to support the surgeon during total knee replacement procedures by providing information on bone resections, ligaments behavior, instrument and implant positioning.
The NextAR™ Knee Platform is intended to be used in combination with NextAR™ stereotaxic instruments and general surgical instruments to implant the GMK® Sphere Total knee system ligament balancing. As an optional display, the smart glasses can be used auxiliary to the NextAR™ to view the same 2D stereotaxic information as presented by the NextARTM Platform.
The smart glasses should not be relied upon solely and should always be used in conjunction with the primary computer display.
The MyKnee® NextAR™ cutting guides include a camera/target holder and a PSI MyKnee® cutting guide both for tibia and femur. The MyKne® cutting guides must be used as anatomical cutting blocks specific for a single patient anatomy, to assist in the positioning of total knee replacement components intraoperatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting.
The MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks include a PSI MyKnee® pin positioners block both for tibia and femur. The MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks must be used as anatomical Pin positioners blocks for a single patient anatomy, to assist in the positioning of total knee replacement components intraoperatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting.
The use of MyKnee® NextAR™ cutting guides or MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks are applicable only for the "PSIbased" approach. MyKnee® NextAR™ cutting guides or MyKnee® PPS NextAR™ blocks are for single use only.
The NextAR™ stereotaxic instruments are intended to be used to surgeon during specific orthopedic surgical procedures by providing information on bone resections, ligaments behavior, instrument and implant positioning. The NextAR™ Knee stereotaxic instruments, when registered with the MyKnee® NextAR™ Knee cutting guides, provide reference to a patient's rigid anatomical structures, such as the femur and tibia, that can be identified relative to preoperative CT based planning.
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# 510(k) Summary
### Submitter I.
Medacta International SA Strada Regina 6874 Castel San Pietro (CH) Switzerland Phone (+41) 91 696 60 60 Fax (+41) 91 696 60 66
Contact Person: Stefano Baj, Regulatory Affairs Director, Medacta International SA Applicant Correspondent: Christopher Lussier, Sr. Director, Quality and Regulatory, Medacta USA
Date Prepared: November 29, 2021 Date Revised: February 23, 2022
#### Device II.
| Device Proprietary Name: | NextARTM TKA Platform My Knee PPS |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Navigation System |
| | Total Joint Replacement |
| Classification Name: | Stereotaxic Instrument |
| | Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi- |
| | constrained cemented prosthesis. |
| Primary Product Code: | OLO |
| | JWH |
| | PBF |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 882.4560 |
| Device Classification | II |
#### III. Predicate Device
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices:
Primary predicate device:
- NextARTM TKA Platform, K202152 .
- NextARTM TKA Platform, K193559 ●
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Additional predicate device:
- MyKnee® NextAR™ Cutting Blocks, K193559, Medacta International SA ●
- . MyKnee® Pin Positioners, K170106, Medacta International SA
#### IV. Device Description
The NextAR™ TKA Platform is a CT based computer-assisted surgical navigation platform used in total knee replacement surgery and includes the following components:
- Navigation software which displays information to the surgeon in real-time; ●
- Augmented Reality glasses;
- Optical tracking system; ●
- PC based hardware platform; ●
- MyKnee NextAR Cutting Blocks (PSI) an option; ●
- MyKnee NextAR Pin Positioners (PPS) - an option; and
- Reusable surgical instruments for total knee replacement procedures. ●
NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI based is available on the US market via the clearance - K193559.
NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI free is available on the US market via the clearance - K202152.
The system operates on the common principle of stereotaxic technology in which markers are mounted on the bones and an infrared camera is used to monitor the spatial location of the markers. Tracking sensors attached to the bones enable the surgeon to view the position and orientation of bones and instrumentation relative to preoperative data in real-time while performing the surgical procedure. The tracking sensors are provided sterile. In NextAR TKA MyKnee PPS, subject of the submission, the placement of the sensor is performed by the use of reusable metal instrumentation used in the PSI free version (NextARTM TKA Platform, K202152).
The NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI based, PSI free and now NextAR™ TKA MyKnee PPS aid the surgeon in executing the surgical plan by visualizing all the information in real time in a screen monitor. Utilizing the approach NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI based (K193559) the placement of the implants is performed by cutting the bones using MyKnee® NextAR™ Cutting Blocks and, optionally, utilizing the approach NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI free (K202152), the placement of the implants is performed by cutting the bones using navigated reusable surgical instrumentation where the registration of the CT scan of the patient's anatomy is performed by executing the NextAR registration algorithm. Now, NextAR™ TKA MyKnee PPS fuses from both PSI and PSI free method. NextAR PPS helps the surgeon to place the metal fixation for the sensor and the pins to place the standard or micrometric cutting guides to reproduce the preoperative planning.
Same reusable surgical instrumentation (provided non-sterile) guided by the tracking sensors can be used also for recut. Although the position of the implants can be validated to assess the correct
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execution of the planning, the surgeon can change the surgical plan intraoperatively by analyzing
the 3D models of the patient, the CT scan, and the 3D geometry of the implants.
The MyKnee® NextAR™ Pin Positioners, manufactured from medical grade nylon, are single use
patient-specific blocks which are designed from patient CT images. They are intended to position
the pins for placement of the standard instruments and for the infrared technology. The blocks are
provided sterile via gamma irradiation or non-sterile.
The surgeon can choose the desired approach, PSI-based (clearance - K193559), PSI-free (clearance
- K202152), or PPS now under submission.
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The use of MyKnee® NextART™ cutting guides or MyKnee® PPS NextART™ blocks are applicable
only for the “PSI-based” approach. MyKnee® NextART™ cutting guides or MyKnee® PPS
NextART™ blocks are for single use only.
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The NextAR™ stereotaxic instruments are intended to be used to support the surgeon during specific orthopedic surgical procedures by providing information on bone resections, ligaments behavior, instrument and implant positioning. The NextARTM Knee stereotaxic instruments, when registered with the MyKnee® NextAR™ Knee cutting guides, provide reference to a patient's rigid anatomical structures, such as the femur and tibia, that can be identified relative to pre-operative CT based planning.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics VI.
The NextAR™ TKA MyKnee PPS and the predicate NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI Free share the following characteristics:
- principle of operation; ●
- user interface; ●
- power source;
- surgical workflow;
- main system components; with MyKnee NextAR Cutting Blocks; ●
- use of surgical instruments for navigation;
- orientation and positioning of bone resections; and ●
- device accuracy.
- use of active optical tracking system; ●
- computer hardware; and
- pre-operative patient anatomy data acquisition.
The NextARTM TKA Platform PPS and the predicate NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI free are technologically different with respect to:
- registration of sensor position through updated algorithm, intra-operatively. ●
- use of MyKnee NextAR Pin Positioners. ●
The MyKnee® NextAR™ Pin Positioner and the predicate devices (MyKnee® NextAR™ Cutting Blocks and MyKnee® Pin Positioners) share the following characteristics:
- material of construction;
- manufacturing process; ●
- size and dimensions; ●
- sterilization method; and
- packaging.
Only for the Tibial MyKnee® NextAR™ Pin Positioners and the predicate device MyKnee NextAR Cutting Blocks there is a technologically difference with respect to the number of contact point positions only for the Tibial pin positioner that are shared with the predicate device MyKnee® Pin Positioners.
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## Discussion
There are minor differences between the subject and predicate devices; these differences are concerning the registration of the position of sensors with respect to the bones through the use of an updated algorithm and the use of MyKnee NextAR Pin Positioner.
They do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate devices. Both navigation systems utilize stereotaxic technologies within the same surgical workflow. Minor differences are addressed by performing in vitro validation/rational.
#### VII. Performance Data
Testing was conducted according to written protocols with acceptance criteria that were based on standards. The following studies were performed in substantial equivalence determination:
- software validation;
- in vitro validation
The following studies were accepted during the submission of the predicate NextAR™ TKA Platform PSI based K193559 and PSI free K202152 and they are unchanged.
- biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1:2009;
- sterilization validation;
- shelf-life testing; ●
- electrical safety testing per IEC 60601-1:2005, COR1:2006, COR2:2007, Amd1:2012; ●
- electromagnetic compatibility testing per IEC 60601-1-2:2014; ●
- performance testing to evaluate mechanical and optical properties. ●
## VIII. Conclusion
The information provided above supports that the NextAR™ TKA MyKnee PPS is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.
Substantial equivalence has been demonstrated through a comparison of intended use, design and technological characteristics, as well as performance evaluations. The NextAR™ TKA MyKnee PPS can be considered substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.
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