EL CAPITAN Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Device Facts
| Record ID | K222554 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | EL CAPITAN Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion |
| Applicant | Astura Medical |
| Product Code | OVD · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3080 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The EL CAPITAN Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion is indicated for intervertebral body fusion procedures in sketally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine at one or two contiguous levels from L1-L2 to L5-S1. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). EL CAPITAN system implants are to be used with autogenous bone graft and supplemental fixation. Patients should have at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment with an intervertebral cage. The EL CAPITAN spacer and plate assembly are an integrated interbody fusion device intended for stand-alone use when used with all titanium alloy screws. When used with anchors only the zero plate may be used and the assembly is intended for use with additional supplemental fixation that has been cleared by the FDA for use in the lumbar spine. Hyperlordotic interbody devices (>20° lordosis), Oblique interbody devices and EL CAPITAN X must be used with supplemental fixation (e.g. posterior fixation) that has been cleared by the FDA for use in the lumbar spine. The EL CAPITAN X spacer may only be used with titanium alloy screws.
Device Story
Modular intervertebral body fusion system; replaces autogenous bone graft blocks; consists of interchangeable spacer and plate components. Features interlocking design and spring-loaded latch for intraoperative assembly. Hollow center accommodates autogenous bone graft; open superior/inferior surfaces facilitate arthrodesis. Used in lumbar spine surgery; implanted by surgeons. Provides structural support for vertebral fusion; reduces complications associated with bone graft donor sites. Stand-alone use permitted with specific titanium alloy screw configurations; otherwise requires supplemental posterior fixation.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical data provided as ancillary evidence of substantial equivalence. Primary evidence consists of non-clinical bench testing including static/dynamic compression, static/dynamic compression shear, subsidence, and expulsion testing per ASTM standards.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Tantalum (ASTM F560), Titanium Alloy Ti6-AL4-V ELI (ASTM F136), Nitinol (ASTM E2063). Modular spacer/plate assembly with spring-loaded latch. Mechanical interbody fusion device. No energy source or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels (L1-S1) with or without Grade I spondylolisthesis/retrolisthesis. Requires 6 months of failed non-operative treatment. Must be used with autogenous bone graft and supplemental fixation (unless specified for stand-alone use).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval. (c) *Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.