The SECURE-LOCK is indicated for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone, and is intended as a fixation device, a distribution bridge, or for distributing suture tension over areas of ligament or tendon repair such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Repair and Reconstruction.
Device Story
SECURE-LOCK is a suspensory fixation device for orthopedic ligament/tendon repair. It consists of a titanium alloy button and a braided loop made of polyester and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). During surgery, the button is placed on the cortex over a bone tunnel exit; the loop is suspended within the tunnel to secure the ligament or tendon. Polyester sutures are included to facilitate assembly and delivery of the device. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings. The device provides mechanical fixation, distributing suture tension to support tissue healing. Benefits include secure, strong fixation for ACL/PCL reconstruction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included implant tensile strength, fatigue testing, pulling suture tensile strength, suture diameter measurements, simulated use assessment, MRI compatibility, UHMWPE characterization, and biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Pyrogenicity testing (LAL method per ANSI/AAMI ST72 and rabbit material-mediated pyrogenicity per USP <151>) confirmed compliance with safety limits.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium alloy button, polyester and UHMWPE braided loop. Form factor: Suspensory fixation button with integrated loop. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified (process identical to predicates). Standards: ISO 10993-1, ANSI/AAMI ST72:2019, USP <151>, USP <881>, USP <861>.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone; intended for ligament or tendon repair/reconstruction, specifically ACL and PCL repair.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
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Xiros Ltd. Steve Curran Compliance Director Springfield House Lane, Whitehouse Lane Leeds, West Yorkshire LS17 7UE United Kingdom
#### Re: K220906
Trade/Device Name: SECURE-LOCK Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HTY, GAT Dated: June 16, 2022 Received: June 21, 2022
Dear Steve Curran:
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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Laura C. Rose, Ph.D. 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) K220906
Device Name
SECURE-LOCK
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SECURE-LOCK is indicated for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone, and is intended as a fixation device, a distribution bridge, or for distributing suture tension over areas of ligament or tendon repair such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Repair and Reconstruction.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Summary
K220906
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92, the following information constitutes a 510(k) summary for SECURE-LOCK, Suspensory Fixation Device for ACL/PCL.
# Submitter Information
Xiros Ltd 510(k) Submitter: Address: Springfield House Whitehouse Lane Leeds LS19 7UE UK Telephone: +44 (0)113 238 7200 Fax: +44 (0)113 2387201 Contact (primary correspondent) Name: Dr. Steve Curran Title: Compliance Director Email: CFS@xiros.co.uk Date summary was prepared: July 22, 2022
# Device Identification
Name of device: Trade Name: Model number(s):
Common Name:
Classification: Regulation and Classification Name:
Classification Panel: Product Code:
Pin, Fixation, Smooth / Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polyethylene Class II 21 CFR 888.3040 Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener 21 CFR 878.5000 Nonabsorbable poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture Orthopedic HTY/ GAT
# Purpose of Submission
The purpose of this submission is to obtain clearance for a new orthopedic fixation device for use in the fixation of bone to bone and soft tissue to bone.
SECURE-LOCK SECURE-LOCK
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# Predicate Device Information
The SECURE-LOCK Suspensory Fixation Device for ACL/PCL described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the following predicate device:
- Arthrex ACL Tightrope (K112990) -
# Reference Device
- XTREME-LOOP (K191053) The device uses identical Titanium alloy and -UHMWPE materials, an identical Flipping suture and the same sterilization process to the SECURE-LOCK.
- -SECURE-LOOP (K151601) - The device uses identical Polyester materials in the suture components (Implant Loop, Pulling and Flipping sutures) and the same sterilization process to the SECURE-LOCK.
# Device Description
The SECURE-LOCK fixation device consists of a sterile and non-absorbable polyester and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene blended braid that forms a loop on a titanium alloy button. The button sits on the cortex over the exit to a bone tunnel, suspending the loop inside the tunnel to provide secure, strong fixation for ligament repair and reconstruction. The SECURE-LOCK fixation device is supplied with polyester sutures that are used to assemble and deliver the device.
#### Intended Use
The SECURE-LOCK is indicated for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone, and is intended as a fixation device, a distribution bridge, or for distributing suture tension over areas of ligament or tendon repair such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Repair and Reconstruction.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The SECURE-LOCK has the same basic principles of operation as the predicate device. They both consist of an implantable, titanium alloy button that sits on the exit to a bone tunnel on the cortex, suspending a non-absorbable loop inside a tunnel to provide secure, strong fixation for ligament repair/reconstruction. Both devices utilize sutures to deliver the implant into the body with the only difference being the number of sutures used. Both devices utilize the same core materials, with only minor differences in the material composition of each device component. Any differences are considered minor and do not raise questions concerning safety and effectiveness.
# Performance Data
The following performance testing has been completed for the SECURE-LOCK:
- Implant Tensile Strength Tests ●
- Implant Fatigue Tests ●
- Pulling Suture Tensile Strength Tests ●
- Suture Diameter Measurements and Tensile Strength
- Formal assessment of the SECURE-LOCK design in simulated use conditions
- MRI Compatibility
- Characterization of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
- Biocompatibility testing in accordance with ISO 10993-1
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Bacterial endotoxin testing was performed on representative devices, the XTREME-LOOP (K191053) and SECURE-LOOP (K151601) that, together, are identical in materials, formulation, sterilization process and manufacturing facilities to the subject device implantable components. The devices have been tested for pyrogenicity using the Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) method in line with the requirements of ANSI/AAMI ST72. The devices were found to have a result that met the FDA requirements of < 20 EU/Device. Final product batch release testing for endotoxins will be carried out on the subject device in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST72:2019. In addition, the SECURE-LOCK has been tested for rabbit materialmediated pyrogenicity in line with USP <151>, and meets the pyrogen specification limits for this test.
These tests have been conducted in accordance with the following Guidance documents and applicable FDA recognized consensus standards, relevant to the device:
- Surgical Sutures Class II Special Controls Guidance Document for Industry and FDA -Staff
- Characterization of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Used in -Orthopedic Devices
- Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) -Environment
- 6-467 USP-NF M80200 04 01 Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture -
- 6-468 USP-NF M99670 02 01 <881> Tensile Strength -
- 6-469 USP-NF M99650 02 01 <861> Sutures Diameter -
- Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -Part-1": Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process
#### Conclusion
The intended use of SECURE-LOCK is substantially equivalent to the predicate, Arthrex ACL Tightrope. SECURE-LOCK has the same basic principles of operation and core materials as the predicate. Any differences identified between the subject and predicate device are minor and do not present safety and effectiveness concerns.
The performance testing results demonstrate that the SECURE-LOCK provides appropriate mechanical properties and is relatively safe for its use in the fixation of bone to bone and soft tissue to bone. The performance data benefit/risk analysis concluded that the differences encountered do not affect the safety and efficacy of the new device in relation to the predicate.
The SECURE-LOCK device is substantially equivalent to the Arthrex ACL Tightrope (K112990) for use in fixation of bone to bone and soft tissue to bone.
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