K220628 · Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG · KRO · May 3, 2022 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K220628
Device Name
LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System
Applicant
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
Product Code
KRO · Orthopedic
Decision Date
May 3, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3510
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System is intended for mobility limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the knee joint, distal femur or proximal tibia which cannot be treated by conservative or osteosynthetic procedures. This device is intended for cemented use only unless a cementless modular stem is indicated for use. The Link OptiStems are for use with the following LINK knee femoral components, both intracondylar and distal femoral replacement versions: LINK Endo-Model SL, LINK Endo-Model EVO-M, and LINK Endo-Model EVO-W and are indicated for mobility limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the knee joint, distal femur or proximal tibia which cannot be treated by conservative or osteosynthetic procedures. The Link OptiStems cemented are intended for cemented use only. The Link OptiStems cementless are intended for cementless use only.
Device Story
Constrained total knee prosthesis; evolution of previously cleared LINK Endo-Model system. Available in Rotating Hinge and Non-rotating (Pure) Hinge designs; Standard (fixed stems) and Modular (taper connection) versions. Components include femoral/tibial implants, modular stems, adapters, fixation screws, and 3-peg patella. Used in orthopedic surgery for knee joint replacement; implanted by surgeons. Provides mechanical stability for mobility-limiting conditions; restores joint function; enables revision of complex bone defects. Compatible with existing LINK femoral/tibial cones and MEGASYSTEM-C components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via non-clinical performance testing, including range of motion analysis, wear analysis (ISO 14243-1/2), particle analysis (ISO 17853, ASTM F1877), tibial baseplate fatigue testing (ISO 14879, ASTM F1800), contact area/stress analysis, and fretting/corrosion testing (ASTM F1875).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: CoCrMo, Ti6Al4V (Tilastan), cPE, and optional TiNbN (PorEx) coating. Design: Constrained total knee prosthesis, rotating or pure hinge, fixed or modular stems with taper connections. Standards: ISO 14243-1/2 (wear), ISO 17853/ASTM F1875/F1877 (particle/corrosion), ISO 14879/ASTM F1800 (fatigue).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with primary/secondary osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, revision after total knee replacement, bone necroses, or varus/valgus deformity with stabilizer laxity. Pure/Rotating Hinge versions indicated for extreme deformities (20-30°), muscular deficiency, genu laxum, and oncological/revision surgery. OptiStems indicated for revision arthroplasty with bone defects, loosened femoral components, peri-/subprosthetic fractures, and tumor-related bone deficiencies.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace part of a knee joint. The device limits translation or rotation in one or more planes and has components that are linked together or affined. This generic type of device includes prostheses composed of a ball-and-socket joint located between a stemmed femoral and a stemmed tibial component and a runner and track joint between each pair of femoral and tibial condyles. The ball-and-socket joint is composed of a ball at the head of a column rising from the stemmed tibial component. The ball, the column, the tibial plateau, and the stem for fixation of the tibial component are made of an alloy, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum. The ball of the tibial component is held within the socket of the femoral component by the femoral component's flat outer surface. The flat outer surface of the tibial component abuts both a reciprocal flat surface within the cavity of the femoral component and flanges on the femoral component designed to prevent distal displacement. The stem of the femoral component is made of an alloy, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, but the socket of the component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The femoral component has metallic runners which align with the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene tracks that press-fit into the metallic tibial component. The generic class also includes devices whose upper and lower components are linked with a solid bolt passing through a journal bearing of greater radius, permitting some rotation in the transverse plane, a minimal arc of abduction/adduction. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
Predicate Devices
Waldemar Link LINK Endo-Model Knee System (K143179)
Waldemar Link LINK Endo-Model Knee System with PorEx (TiNbN) coating (K152431)
Waldemar Link LINK Endo-Model Knee System with PorEx (TiNbN) coating (K212742)
Tibial and Femoral Cones of Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (K200113)
Tibial and Femoral Cones of Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (K201364)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 3, 2022
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Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG % Terry Powell Regulatory Affairs LinkBio Corp 69 King Street Dover, New Jersey 07801
Re: K220628
Trade/Device Name: LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3510 Regulation Name: Knee Joint Femorotibial Metal/Polymer Constrained Cemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRO Dated: March 4, 2022 Received: March 4, 2022
Dear Terry Powell:
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 Ting Song, Ph.D., R.A.C. Assistant Director DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty 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) K220628
Device Name
Link Endo-Model EVO Knee System, and Link OptiStems
Indications for Use (Describe)
General Indications LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System:
The LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System is intended for mobility limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the knee joint, distal femur or proximal tibia which cannot be treated by conservative or os- teosynthetic procedures.
This device is intended for cemented use only unless a cementless modular stem is indicated for use.
Indications:
All LINK Endo-Model EVO components:
- · Primary and secondary osteoarthritis.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- · Revision after primary or revision total knee replacement.
- · Bone necroses which won't compromise the successful implantation of a hinged total knee endoprosthesis.
- · Varus and valgus deformity with contracture or laxity of the medial or lateral stabilizers.
- The LINK Endo-Model EVO Pure Hinge is additionally indicated for:
· Extreme cases of varus/valgus deformities (20-30°), theumatoid arthritis, muscular deficiency and any kind of genu laxum.
· Oncological and revision surgery in lower limb (in conjunction with the Endo- Model EVO -W and the Megasystem-C) The LINK Endo-Model EVO Rotating Hinge is additionally indicated for:
· Oncological and revision surgery in lower limb (in conjunction with the Endo- Model EVO - W and the Megasystem-C)
General Indications Link OptiStems:
The Link OptiStems are for use with the following LINK knee femoral components, both intracondylar and distal femoral replacement versions: LINK Endo-Model SL. LINK Endo-Model EVO-M. and LINK Endo-Model EVO-W and are indicated for mobility limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the knee joint, distal femur or proximal tibia which cannot be treated by conservative or osteosynthetic procedures.
The Link OptiStems cemented are intended for cemented use only. The Link OptiStems cementless are intended for cementless use only.
Indications:
· Revision arthroplasty due to juxta-articular bone defects.
- · Revision of loosened femoral prosthesis components by peri-/subprosthetic fracture.
- · Bone deficiencies, e.g. due to tumors, as well as in large post-revision and posttrauma segmental bone defects.
· Oncological and revision surgery in the area of the distal femur (in conjunction with Endo-Model SL Rotational and
Hinge Knee Prostheses or LINK Endo-Model EVO - M/ - W).
# Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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
| 510(k) Submitter: | Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG<br>Barkhausenweg 10<br>22339 Hamburg, Germany<br>Phone: +49-40-539950<br>Facility Registration #:3003386935 |
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| Contact Person: | Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG<br>Stefanie Fuchs (Regulatory Affairs)<br>Oststraße 4-10<br>Norderstedt, GERMANY 22844<br>Phone: +49-40 53995-530<br>Fax: +49-40 53995-174<br>E-Mail: st.fuchs@linkhh.de |
| Date Prepared: | March 3, 2022 |
| Trade Name: | LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System |
| Common Name: | Knee Joint Replacement |
| Classification Name: | Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer constrained cemented<br>prosthesis, 21 CFR §888.3510, product code KRO |
| Classification and Panel: | Class II, Orthopedic / 87 |
| Predicate Devices: | Primary Predicate<br>Waldemar Link LINK Endo-Model Knee System: K143179<br>Additional Predicates<br>Waldemar Link LINK Endo-Model Knee System with PorEx (TiNbN)<br>coating: K152431, K212742<br>Waldemar Link LinkSymphoKnee: K202924<br>Waldemar Link LINK MEGASYSTEM-C: K151008 |
| Device Description: | The LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System is available in multiple<br>versions with different applications, characteristics, and materials.<br>The LINK Endo-Model EVO is a constrained total knee prosthesis,<br>which is based on the previously cleared LINK Endo-Model Knee<br>System (K143179, K152431, K212742), and is considered an<br>evolution ('EVO') of the previous designs. The Knee System is<br>available in two different hinge designs - Rotating Hinge and Non-<br>rotating (Pure) Hinge.<br>Also like the previously cleared system, the subject LINK Endo-<br>Model EVO is available in two versions - LINK Endo-Model EVO<br>Standard and LINK Endo-Model EVO - Modular. The femoral and |
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tibial components of the standard version have fixed stems while the femoral and tibial components of the modular system are available with stems having a taper connection. The modular system includes femoral components with either a male taper or a female taper, and are designated as LINK Endo-Model EVO-M (male taper) and Endo-Model EVO-W ("weiblich" = female taper).
The LINK Endo-Model EVO - Standard consists of a cemented monoblock femoral component made from CoCrMo and cPE and a cemented monoblock tibial component made from CoCrMo and an articulating surface made from cPE. The Standard System is available in Rotating Hinge or Pure Hinge.
The LINK Endo-Model EVO – M consists of a cemented modular femoral component made from CoCrMo, Ti6A14V (Tilastan) and cPE and a cemented modular tibial component made from CoCrMo, Ti6Al4V (Tilastan) and an articulating surface made from cPE and with modular stems, cemented made from CoCrMo or cementless made from Ti6Al4V (Tilastan). The Modular System is available in Rotating Hinge or Pure Hinge.
The LINK Endo-Model EVO – W intracondylar and condylar replacements consists of a cemented modular femoral component made from CoCrMo, Ti6Al4V (Tilastan) and cPE and a cemented modular tibial component made from CoCrMo, Ti6Al4V (Tilastan) and an articulating surface made from cPE and with modular stems, cemented made from CoCrMo or cementless made from Ti6Al4V (Tilastan). The Modular System is available in Rotating Hinge or Pure Hinge.
The femoral components can be used with distal and femoral (straight and L-shaped) segments made from Ti6A14V (Tilastan).
The modular tibial components can be used with tibial spacers made from Ti6Al4V (Tilastan).
The femoral and tibial components Rotating Hinge versions are also available in LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coated version.
Additionally a 3-peg patella can be used with the LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System. It is made from cPE.
The LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System femoral and tibial components are compatible with the previously cleared LINK Endo-Model Knee System (K143179, K152431 and K212742).
The femoral components of the LINK Endo-Model EVO – W are compatible with the previously cleared LINK MEGASYSTEM-C (K151008).
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The LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System is compatible with previously cleared Tibial and Femoral Cones of Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (K200113 and K201364).
The Link OptiStems are an expansion of the modular stem portfolio. The Link OptiStems consist of a modular stem, adapter and fixation screw. The Link OptiStems come in cemented and cementless version. The Link OptiStems have to be joined and implanted in combination with the Femoral Components of LINK Endo-Model SL (K151008) or LINK Endo-Model EVO – M / -W.
#### Indications for Use: General Indications LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System: The LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System is intended for mobility limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the knee joint, distal femur or proximal tibia which cannot be treated by conservative or osteosynthetic procedures.
This device is intended for cemented use only unless a cementless modular stem is indicated for use.
### Indications:
All LINK Endo-Model EVO components:
- . Primary and secondary osteoarthritis.
- Rheumatoid arthritis. ●
- Revision after primary or revision total knee replacement.
- Bone necroses which won't compromise the successful implantation of a hinged total knee endoprosthesis.
- Varus and valgus deformity with contracture or laxity of the medial or lateral stabilizers.
The LINK Endo-Model EVO Pure Hinge is additionally indicated for:
- Extreme cases of deformities (20-30°). rheumatoid arthritis, muscular deficiency and any kind of genu laxum.
- Oncological and revision surgery in lower limb (in conjunction with the Endo- Model EVO -W and the Megasystem-C)
The LINK Endo-Model EVO Rotating Hinge is additionally indicated for:
- . Oncological and revision surgery in lower limb (in conjunction with the Endo- Model EVO -W and the Megasystem-C)
General Indications Link OptiStems:
The Link OptiStems are for use with the following LINK knee femoral components, both intracondylar and distal femoral
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| replacement versions: LINK Endo-Model SL, LINK Endo-Model | | | |
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| EVO-M, and LINK Endo-Model EVO-W and are indicated for | | | |
| mobility limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the knee joint, distal | | | |
| femur or proximal tibia which cannot be treated by conservative or | | | |
| osteosynthetic procedures. | | | |
The Link OptiStems cemented are intended for cemented use only. The Link OptiStems cementless are intended for cementless use only.
## Indications:
- Revision arthroplasty due to juxta-articular bone defects.
- Revision of loosened femoral prosthesis components by peri-● /subprosthetic fracture.
- Bone deficiencies, e.g. due to tumors, as well as in large postrevision and posttrauma segmental bone defects.
- . Oncological and revision surgery in the area of the distal femur (in conjunction with Endo-Model SL Rotational and Hinge Knee Prostheses or LINK Endo-Model EVO - M/ -W).
Comparison to the predicate: The LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System is substantially equivalent to the commercially available device LINK Endo-Model Knee System in that all have similar indications, design, materials and mechanicals safety. All devices are intended for cemented use only.
| Performance Testing: | Non-clinical performance testing and analysis were provided, including:<br>Range of Motion analysis Wear analysis (ISO 14243-1 and -2) Particle analysis (ISO 17853 and ASTM F1877) Tibial baseplate component fatigue testing (ISO 14879 and ASTM F1800) Contact area/stress analysis Fretting / Corrosion (ASTM F1875) The results of non-clinical performance testing demonstrate that the device is suitable for its intended purpose and substantially equivalent to the predicates. |
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| Clinical Testing: | Clinical performance testing was not required to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of this device. |
| Conclusion: | The subject LINK Endo-Model EVO Knee System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified in this premarket notification |
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