Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System

{0}------------------------------------------------ September 27, 2022 Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On the left is the Department of Health & Human Services logo. To the right of that is the FDA logo, which consists of the letters "FDA" in a blue square, followed by the words "U.S. FOOD & DRUG" in blue, with the word "ADMINISTRATION" underneath in a smaller font. Medline Industries, LP Jennifer Mason Regulatory Affairs Principal Three Lakes Drive Northfield, Illinois 60093 Re: K221360 Trade/Device Name: Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/Multiple Component Metallic Bone Fixation Appliances And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRS, HWC Dated: August 19, 2022 Received: August 26, 2022 Dear Jennifer Mason: 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). 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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 {2}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K221360 #### Device Name Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System Indications for Use (Describe) The Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System, when used in conjunction with the Medline UNITE® Locking and Non-Locking Screws, are indicated for fixation of fractures, and nonunions of the distal tibia and fibula such as: - · Medial Malleolar Fractures - · Lateral Malleolar Fractures - · Syndesmosis Injuries - Bi-Malleolar Fractures - Tri-Malleolar Fractures - Vertical Shear Fractures of the Medial Malleolus - · Medial Malleolar Avulsion Fractures - · Lateral Malleolar Avulsion Fractures In addition, the Medline UNITE® Locking Pegs, when used in conjunction with the Medline UNITE® Mini Plates and Screws, are indicated for use in stabilization of fresh fractures, joint fusion and reconstruction of small bones of the hand, feet, wrist, ankles, fingers and toes. The system can be used in both adult and pediatric (adolescent and child) patients. | Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> □ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> | #### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. 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IL 60093 # 510(k) SUMMARY [AS REQUIRED BY 21CFR807.92(c)] # Submitter / 510(k) Sponsor Medline Industries, LP Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093 Registration Number: 1417592 # Contact Person Contact Person: Jennifer Mason, Senior Regulatory Affairs Principal Phone: 847-643-3652 Email: jamason@medline.com Summary Preparation Date August 5, 2022 Type of 510(k) Submission Traditional # Device Name / Classification Trade Name: Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System Common Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone Screw, Fixation, Bone Classification Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Product Code: HRS HWC Classification Panel: Orthopedic Regulatory Class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 21 CFR 888.3040 # Primary Predicate Device Medline UNITE® Ankle Fracture Plating System K162829 {4}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/4/Picture/0 description: The image shows the Medline logo. The logo is set against a blue background. The word "MEDLINE" is in white, bold letters, and to the right of the word is a white star-like symbol with four points. The top right corner of the image has a gray bar. Medline Industries, LP Three Lakes Drive Northfield. IL 60093 # Predicate Device Stryker VariAx 2 System K132502 Medline UNITE® Mini Plates and Screws K181820 Reference Device Medline Foot Plates and Screws K151235 #### Device Description The Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolar Peg Plate System consists of implants manufactured from Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI). The system includes plates offered in two sizes. The plates can accommodate Ø2.7mm. Ø3.5mm. and Ø4.0mm locking and non-locking screws and Ø2.0mm locking pegs. The system also includes reusable instrumentation necessary to implant the plates, screws, and pegs, e.g. plate inserter. wire sleeve. #### Indications for Use The Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System, when used in conjunction with the Medline UNITE® Locking and Non-Locking Screws, are indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, and nonunions of the distal tibia and fibula such as: - . Medial Malleolar Fractures - Lateral Malleolar Fractures - Syndesmosis Injuries - Bi-Malleolar Fractures ● - Tri-Malleolar Fractures - . Vertical Shear Fractures of the Medial Malleolus - Medial Malleolar Avulsion Fractures ● - . Lateral Malleolar Avulsion Fractures In addition, the Medline UNITE® Locking Pegs, when used in conjunction with the Medline UNITE® Mini Plates and Screws, are indicated for use in stabilization of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstruction of small bones of the hand, feet, wrist, ankles, fingers and toes. The system can be used in both adult and pediatric (adolescent and child) patients. #### Summary of Technological Characteristics The proposed device is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate, Medline UNITE® Ankle Fracture Plating System. A discussion of similarities and differences is listed below. {5}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/5/Picture/0 description: The image features the Medline logo set against a blue background. The logo consists of the word "MEDLINE" in a sans-serif font, positioned to the left of a stylized white starburst symbol. The starburst is composed of four pointed shapes converging at a central point, creating a dynamic and modern design. Medline Industries, Three Lakes Drive Northfield. IL 60093 - Intended Use identical. The Medline UNITE Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System and the predicate ● device are both intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and nonunions of the distal tibia and fibula. - Indications for Use similar. The Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System has the . same indications for use as the predicate device, however, the subject device has more narrowed indications in comparison. - . Materials - identical. The proposed device and the predicate device are both made from titanium alloy. - . Design Features - similar. Both the proposed plates and the predicate device feature polyaxial locking up to 15 degrees. Both plates can be used with 2.7mm, 3.5mm and 4.0mm locking and nonlocking screws. - Design Configurations similar. Both the Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plates and the ● predicate plates are offered in a universal configuration. Although the predicate plates are also offered in left and right configurations, whereas, the proposed plates are not. - . Peg Lengths - similar. The Medline UNITE® Medial malleolus Pegs will be offered in lengths of 10mm to 60mm. The predicate pegs are offered in lengths of 16mm. Although the subject pegs are longer as compared to the predicate device, the 2.7mm, 3.5mm and 4.0mm Medline UNITE Foot Plating Screws which are being included as a reference device are available in lengths from 10mm up to 60mm. - . Peg Diameters - identical. The Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Pegs will be offered in a 2.0mm diameter which is the exact same diameter as the predicate VariAx 2 pegs. # Summary of Non-Clinical Testing #### Biocompatibility Testing The Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System is manufactured from titanium alloy conforming to ASTM F136 or ISO 5832-3. The subject device and the predicate device are both manufactured from the identical raw material using the same manufacturing process, therefore, biocompatibility testing was leveraged from the predicate submission to support biocompatibility on the subject device. # Performance Testing (Bench) The subject device, the Medline UNITE® Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System, do not represent a new, worstcase when compared to the previously cleared Medline UNITE® Ankle Fracture Plating System. An engineering analysis was performed to determine that the subject screws do not present a new worst-case for {6}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/6/Picture/0 description: The image shows the Medline logo. The logo is set against a blue square background. The word "MEDLINE" is written in white, block letters on the left side of the square. To the right of the word is a white, stylized cross shape. ledline Industries. Three Lakes Drive Northfield. IL 60093 torsional yield strength when compared to the predicate. Based on this analysis, the subject device, Medline UNITE® Medial malleolus Peg Plate System, is substantially equivalent to the predicate, Mediine UNITE® Ankle Fracture Plating System. #### Performance Testing (Animal) This section does not apply. No animal testing was performed. #### Performance Testing (Clinical) This section does not apply. No clinical testing was performed. # Summary of Clinical Testing Not applicable. #### Conclusion In accordance with 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Medline Industries, Inc. concludes that the Medial Malleolus Peg Plate System are as safe and as effective for their intended use as the predicate device, the Medline UNITE® Ankle Fracture Plating System K162829.