Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody System Navigated Instruments, Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology Navigated Instruments, and CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™ Spinal System Navigated, Guided, and Powered Drivers
K214011 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · OLO · Feb 9, 2022 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K214011
Device Name
Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody System Navigated Instruments, Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology Navigated Instruments, and CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™ Spinal System Navigated, Guided, and Powered Drivers
Applicant
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.
Product Code
OLO · Neurology
Decision Date
Feb 9, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 882.4560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Medtronic Surgical Instruments are intended to be used during preparation and placement of Medtronic implants during spinal surgery to assist in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open, or minimally invasive, procedures. Medtronic Surgical Instruments are specifically designed for use with the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition. which is indicated for medical conditions in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to a CT or MR-based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy. Medtronic Surgical Instruments can be navigated or non-navigated manual instruments that may or may not be guided through the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition Arm Guide. Medtronic surgical drills shall only be used through the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition arm guides, Medtronic cannulas, and Medtronic drill guides. Some of the Medtronic Surgical Instruments are also compatible with the IPC™ Powerease™ System or AO* style quick connect drilling motors. An instrument may incorporate a measuring function which has uses as described on the instrument. Medtronic cannulas may or may not be used with Midas Rex™ attachments and tools.
Device Story
System comprises navigated surgical instruments (Catalyft™ PL, Anteralign™ TL, CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™ drivers) for spinal surgery. Instruments interface with Mazor X Stealth™ Edition robotic/navigation platform to assist in precise anatomical localization and implant placement. Drivers are compatible with IPC™ Powerease™ power systems. Used in OR by surgeons for open or minimally invasive procedures. Navigation relies on tracking instruments relative to pre-operative/intra-operative imaging. Output provides visual guidance for trajectory and instrument positioning, facilitating accurate implant placement and reducing procedural variability. Benefits include enhanced surgical precision and workflow integration.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes navigation accuracy analysis, CAD model verification, functional verification of the spine tools package, and simulated use testing (navigated and anatomical) to validate procedural execution and user needs.
Technological Characteristics
Instruments manufactured from stainless steel. Sensing/actuation via optical navigation tracking and mechanical manual/powered driving. Compatible with Mazor X Stealth™ Edition arm guides and IPC™ Powerease™ motors. Sterilization method not specified but consistent with predicate stainless steel surgical instruments.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in spinal surgery procedures where stereotactic surgery is appropriate and reference to rigid anatomical structures (skull, long bone, vertebra) can be identified via CT, MR, fluoroscopy, or digitized landmarks.
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.
Predicate Devices
CD Horizon™ Spinal System ModuLeX Instruments for use with MAZOR X Stealth Edition (K211596)
Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody System Navigated Instruments (K210425)
Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology Navigated Instruments (K212524)
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February 9, 2022
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, INC. Alex Underberg Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1800 Pvramid Place Memphis, Tennessee 38132
# Re: K214011
Trade/Device Name: Catalyfi™ PL Expandable Interbody System Navigated Instruments, Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology Navigated Instruments, and CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™ Spinal System Navigated, Guided, and Powered Drivers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560
Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLO, MAX, OVD, HBE Dated: January 7, 2022 Received: January 10, 2022
Dear Alex Underberg:
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: 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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
### 510(k) Number (if known) K214011
#### Device Name
Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody System Navigated Instruments, Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology Navigated Instruments, and CD Horizon™ Solera™ Spinal System Navigated, Guided, and Powered Drivers
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Medtronic Surgical Instruments are intended to be used during preparation and placement of Medtronic implants during spinal surgery to assist in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open, or minimally invasive, procedures. Medtronic Surgical Instruments are specifically designed for use with the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition. which is indicated for medical conditions in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to a CT or MR-based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy. Medtronic Surgical Instruments can be navigated or non-navigated manual instruments that may or may not be guided through the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition Arm Guide. Medtronic surgical drills shall only be used through the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition arm guides, Medtronic cannulas, and Medtronic drill guides. Some of the Medtronic Surgical Instruments are also compatible with the IPC™ Powerease™ System or AO* style quick connect drilling motors. An instrument may incorporate a measuring function which has uses as described on the instrument. Medtronic cannulas may or may not be used with Midas Rex™ attachments and tools.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary
February 8th, 2022
| I. Submitter: | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, USA Inc.<br>1800 Pyramid Place<br>Memphis, Tennessee 38132<br>Telephone: (901) 396-3133 |
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| Contact: | Alex Underberg<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Telephone Number: (901) 344-1443<br>Email: Alex.R.Underberg@Medtronic.com |
# II. Device:
| Proprietary Trade Name: | 1. Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody System<br>Navigated Instruments<br>2. Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with Titan<br>nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology Navigated<br>Instruments<br>3. CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™ Spinal System<br>Navigated, Guided, and Powered Drivers |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Stereotactic Instruments, Navigated Instruments |
| Classification Name: | Orthopedic Stereotactic Instrument |
| Regulation Numbers: | Class II (21 CFR 882.4560) |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | Catalyft™ PL: OLO, MAX<br>Anteralign™ TL: OLO, MAX, OVD<br>CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™: OLO, HBE |
# III. Predicates:
| Primary Predicate | CD Horizon™ Spinal System ModuLeX |
|-------------------|-----------------------------------|
| | Instruments for use with MAZOR X |
| | Stealth Edition (K211596, S.E.) |
| | 06/23/2021) |
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| Additional Predicate | Classification: Class II<br>FDA Product Code: OLO<br>Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody<br>System Navigated Instruments (K210425,<br>S.E. 05/24/2021)<br><br>Classification: Class II<br>FDA Product Code: OLO, MAX |
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| Additional Predicate | Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with<br>Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology<br>Navigated Instruments (K212524, S.E.<br>12/08/2021)<br><br>Classification: Class II<br>FDA Product Code: OLO, MAX, OVD |
The predicates have not been subject to a design-related recall.
# IV. Product Description:
Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody System Navigated Instruments
The Catalyft™ PL Expandable Interbody System navigated instruments consist of an Inserter (Outer), Inserter Inner Sleeve, Trials, a NAV Verification Tool, and Navigated Rotating Shavers that were cleared in K210425. These instruments are navigated instruments manufactured from stainless steel and are currently cleared for use in procedures where the use of stereotaxic surgery may be appropriate with the StealthStation™ System (K050438. S.E. 06/02/2005; K201189. S.E. 05/29/2020). Per this 510(k) submission, Medtronic is seeking clearance of the subject devices to also be navigated with MAZOR X™ (K182077, S.E. 11/02/2018; K203005, S.E. 10/27/2020) with the devices remaining compatible with StealthStation™ System.
Please note that the Navigated Rotating Shavers were previously cleared for use on MAZOR X™ (K203005, S.E. 10/27/2020), and per this 510(k) submission, the Rotating Shavers can be used for disc prep and to trial for Catalyft™ PL on MAZOR XTM.
# Anteralign™ TL Spinal System with Titan nanoLOCK™ Surface Technology Navigated Instruments
The Anteralign™ TL navigated instruments consist of an Inserter and Trials that were originally cleared in K212524. These instruments are navigated instruments manufactured from stainless steel and are currently cleared for use in procedures where the use of stereotaxic surgery may be appropriate with the StealthStation™ System (K050438, S.E. 06/02/2005; K201189, S.E. 05/29/2020). Per this 510(k) submission, Medtronic is seeking clearance of the subject devices to also be navigated with MAZOR X™ (K182077, S.E. 11/02/2018; K203005, S.E. 10/27/2020) with the devices remaining compatible with StealthStation™ System.
CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™ Navigated. Guided, and Powered Drivers
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The CD Horizon™ Solera™ Vovager™ Spinal System navigated instruments consists of new Drivers, which will be manufactured from stainless-steel. Medtronic is seeking clearance of the Drivers to be Navigated and Trajectory Guided via MAZOR X™ (K182077, S.E. 11/02/2018; K203005, S.E. 10/27/2020) and Powered via IPC™ POWEREASE™ System (K111520. S.E. 10/26/2011: K123270. S.E. 01/11/2013). To enable trajectory guidance compatibility, the Drivers have been designed to work with the MAZOR X™ Arm Guides. To enable power, the Drivers may also be attached to the POWEREASE™ Driver (K111520, S.E. 10/26/2011).
# V. Indications for Use:
## Medtronic Surgical Instruments for use with MAZOR X Stealth™ Edition
Medtronic Surgical Instruments are intended to be used during preparation and placement of Medtronic implants during spinal surgery to assist in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open, or minimally invasive, procedures. Medtronic Surgical Instruments are specifically designed for use with the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition, which is indicated for medical conditions in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a skull, a long bone, or vertebra can be identified relative to a CT or MR-based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy. Medtronic Surgical Instruments can be navigated or non-navigated manual instruments that may or may not be guided through the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition Arm Guide. Medtronic surgical drills shall only be used through the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition arm guides, Medtronic cannulas, and Medtronic drill guides. Some of the Medtronic Surgical Instruments are also compatible with the IPC™ Powerease™ System or AO* style quick connect drilling motors. An instrument may incorporate a measuring function which has uses as described on the label and the instrument. Medtronic cannulas may or may not be used with Midas Rex™ attachments and tools.
## VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
The Catalyft™ PL and Anteralign™ TL previously cleared navigated instruments have an identical intended use, fundamental scientific technology, materials, sterilization method, and compatibilities with StealthStation™ System as the predicate devices. The subject devices are seeking the compatibility with the MAZOR X™ system, which is identical to the Primary Predicate.
The new CD Horizon™ Solera™ Voyager™ Drivers have been designed with features to enable compatibility with the MAZOR X™ system, MAZOR X™ arm guide, and IPC™ POWEREASE™ System, which is identical to the primary predicate. The Drivers have an identical intended use, fundamental scientific technology, materials, and sterilization method as the predicate devices.
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#### VII. Discussion of the Performance Testing:
Testing was rationalized or completed new to ensure the functionality and compatibility of the identified Medtronic products when used with the Mazor X™ system. The following table summarizes the performance testing that was rationalized or completed:
| Test | Description |
|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Navigation Accuracy Analysis | Confirmed navigated instrument accuracy |
| CAD Model Verification | Confirmed CAD models are accurately reflected in the application software |
| Tools Package Functional Verification | Provides confirmation that the Spine tools package has met the required interface needs of the spine application software |
| NAV Simulated Use | To demonstrate that the navigated-specific procedural steps can be executed to navigate a spinal procedure |
| Anatomical Simulated Use | To validate that the product appropriately satisfies the user needs by performing simulated use testing per the instructions outlined in the surgical technique |
*Please note the tests mentioned above were evaluated for all systems
#### VIII. Conclusion:
Based on the supporting information provided in this pre-market notification, the subject instruments are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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