Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System
K223803 · Canary Medical USA, LLC · QPP · Mar 24, 2023 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K223803
Device Name
Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System
Applicant
Canary Medical USA, LLC
Product Code
QPP · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Mar 24, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3600
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System is intended to provide objective kinematic data from the implanted medical device during a patient's total knee arthroplasty (TKA) postsurgical care. The kinematic data are an adjunct to other physiological parameter measurement tools applied or utilized by the physician during patient monitoring and treatment post-surgery. The device is indicated for use in patients undergoing a cemented TKA procedure that are normally indicated for at least a 58mm sized tibial stem extension. The objective kinematic data generated by the CTE with CHIRP System are not intended to support clinical decisionmaking and have not been shown to provide any clinical benefit. The CTE with CHIRP System is compatible with Zimmer Personalized Knee System.
Device Story
Implantable tibial extension containing motion sensors; collects kinematic data post-TKA. Data transmitted via communication interface to OR Base Station (BS1) or Home Base Station (BS2); uploaded to Canary Cloud Data Management Platform. Used by patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) for monitoring activity between office visits. Includes optional 'Canary Quantiles Recovery Curves' software module for aggregating/visualizing population data to analyze recovery progress. Data serves as adjunct to other physiological measurements; not intended for clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes software verification and validation, and system integration validation.
Technological Characteristics
Implantable tibial extension with integrated motion sensors. Compatible with Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System. System includes hardware (CTE implant, BS1/BS2 base stations) and software (Cloud platform, CMGP module, Canary Quantiles Recovery Curves).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing cemented TKA procedure requiring at least a 58mm tibial stem extension.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An implantable post-surgical kinematic measurement knee device is a device that provides objective kinematic data after total knee arthroplasty surgery. The kinematic data provided by the device are used as an adjunct to other physiological parameter measurement tools utilized during the course of patient monitoring and treatment post surgery.
Special Controls
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the implantable post-surgical kinematic measurement knee device is subject to the following special controls:
- 1. Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following tests must be conducted:
- a. Mechanical testing must evaluate the mechanical function (mechanical fatigue, static mechanical strength) and durability of the implant;
- b. Simulated use testing must evaluate the ability of the device to be sized, inserted and sufficiently secured to any compatible components;
- Testing must demonstrate the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of c. kinematic measurements; and
- d. Testing must demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound conditions for safe use.
- Testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated e. conditions of use demonstrating the following performance characteristics, if applicable:
- i. Magnetic pulse output testing
- ii. Magnetic and electrical field testing
- iii. Testing of the safety features built into the device.
- f. Testing must demonstrate hermeticity of any electronic component enclosures.
- 2. Performance testing must evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment.
- 3. Human factors testing must demonstrate that the intended user(s) can correctly use the device for its intended use, including for implantation and post-procedure data access.
- 4. Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the device implant and patientcontacting components.
- 5. Performance data must validate the reprocessing instructions for the reusable components of the device.
- 6. The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
- 7. Design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
- 8. Performance testing must demonstrate the electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI), electrical safety, thermal safety, battery safety, and wireless performance of the device.
- 9. Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
- 10. The labeling must include the following:
- a. A shelf life;
- b. Physician and patient instructions for use, including images that demonstrate how to interact with the device;
- Detailed instruction of the surgical technique; C.
- d. Hardware and software requirements for interacting with the device;
- A clear description of the technological features of the device including e. identification of the device materials, compatible components, and the principles of operation;
- f. Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
- Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing of any reusable components; g. and
- h. A statement regarding the limitations of the clinical significance of the kinematic data.
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following tests must be conducted:
(i) Mechanical testing must evaluate the mechanical function (mechanical fatigue, static mechanical strength) and durability of the implant.
(ii) Simulated use testing must evaluate the ability of the device to be sized, inserted, and sufficiently secured to any compatible components.
(iii) Testing must demonstrate the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of kinematic measurements.
(iv) Testing must demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound conditions for safe use.
(v) Testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use demonstrating the following performance characteristics, if applicable:
(A) Magnetic pulse output testing;
(B) Magnetic and electrical field testing; and
(C) Testing of the safety features built into the device.
(vi) Testing must demonstrate hermeticity of any electronic component enclosures.
(2) Performance testing must evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment.
(3) Human factors testing must demonstrate that the intended user(s) can correctly use the device for its intended use, including for implantation and post-procedure data access.
(4) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the device implant and patient-contacting components.
(5) Performance data must validate the reprocessing instructions for the reusable components of the device.
(6) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(7) Design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
(8) Performance testing must demonstrate the electromagnetic compatibility/interference, (EMC/EMI), electrical safety, thermal safety, battery safety, and wireless performance of the device.
(9) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
(10) The labeling must include the following:
(i) A shelf life;
(ii) Physician and patient instructions for use, including images that demonstrate how to interact with the device;
(iii) Detailed instruction of the surgical technique;
(iv) Hardware and software requirements for interacting with the device;
(v) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of the device materials, compatible components, and the principles of operation;
(vi) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
(vii) Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing of any reusable components; and
(viii) A statement regarding the limitations of the clinical significance of the kinematic data.
Predicate Devices
Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System (DEN200064)
Reference Devices
Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 24, 2023
Canary Medical USA LLC Kevin Leung Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs 2710 Loker Ave. West, Suite 350 Carlsbad, California 92010
Re: K223803
Trade/Device Name: Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3600 Regulation Name: Implantable Post-Surgical Kinematic Measurement Knee Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OPP Dated: February 24, 2023 Received: February 27, 2023
Dear Kevin Leung:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
Ting Song-S
Ting Song, Ph.D. 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) K223803/S001
Device Name
Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System is intended to provide objective kinematic data from the implanted medical device during a patient's total knee arthroplasty (TKA) postsurgical care. The kinematic data are an adjunct to other physiological parameter measurement tools applied or utilized by the physician during patient monitoring and treatment post-surgery.
The device is indicated for use in patients undergoing a cemented TKA procedure that are normally indicated for at least a 58mm sized tibial stem extension.
The objective kinematic data generated by the CTE with CHIRP System are not intended to support clinical decisionmaking and have not been shown to provide any clinical benefit.
The CTE with CHIRP System is compatible with Zimmer Personalized Knee System.
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
| Sponsor: | Canary Medical USA LLC<br>2710 Loker Ave. West, Suite 350<br>Carlsbad, CA 92010 |
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| Establishment<br>Registration Number: | 3015802419 |
| Contact Person: | Kevin Leung<br>Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs<br>Mobile: 562-547-4067<br>Email: kleung@canarymedical.com |
| Subject Device: | Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted<br>Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3600 |
| Product Code: | QPP |
| Device Class: | II |
| Predicate Device: | Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted Reporting<br>Processor (CHIRP) System (DEN200064) |
| Device Description: | The Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted<br>Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System is comprised of the following<br>subsystems: Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) implant, Operating Room (OR) Base Station System ("BS1"), Home Base Station System ("BS2"), Canary Cloud Data Management Platform ("Cloud") and Canary Medical Gait Parameters (CMGP software module). The CTE and CHIRP System is intended to provide objective kinematic data on patient's total knee arthroplasty (TKA) function. The kinematic data produced by the CTE implant is intended as an adjunct to other physiological measurement tools post TKA surgical care while providing additional tibial stability afforded by traditional tibial extensions of similar length. The implanted CTE collects data from internal motion sensors, and when queried by a BS1 or BS2 over a communication interface, transmits the motion data to the Base Station System. The Base Station System, in turn, uploads the data to the Canary Cloud Data Management Platform. The User is defined as the Patient with the CTE and CHIRP System and their designated Health Care Professional (HCP) with access to the Patient's CTE data. |
| | The CTE is designed for use with the Zimmer Biomet Persona<br>Personalized Knee System tibial baseplate, to provide additional stability<br>and collect kinematic data to assist the physician in monitoring patient<br>activity following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in between office visits. |
| | The Canary Quantiles Recovery Curves software is an accessory and an<br>optional software module for use with the CTE with CHIRP System. The<br>software obtains kinematic data from the CTE with CHIRP System and<br>provides aggregation and visualization of patient population data to HCPs<br>to analyze patient recovery progress and direction of outcome. |
| Indications for Use | The Canary Tibial Extension (CTE) with Canary Health Implanted<br>Reporting Processor (CHIRP) System is intended to provide objective<br>kinematic data from the implanted medical device during a patient's<br>total knee arthroplasty (TKA) post-surgical care. The kinematic data are<br>an adjunct to other physiological parameter measurement tools applied<br>or utilized by the physician during the course of patient monitoring and<br>treatment post-surgery. |
| | The device is indicated for use in patients undergoing a cemented TKA<br>procedure that are normally indicated for at least a 58mm sized tibial<br>stem extension. |
| | The objective kinematic data generated by the CTE with CHIRP System<br>are not intended to support clinical decision-making and have not been<br>shown to provide any clinical benefit. |
| | The CTE with CHIRP System is compatible with Zimmer Persona®<br>Personalized Knee System. |
| Summary of<br>Technological<br>Characteristics and<br>Comparison: | The rationale for substantial equivalence is based on comparative<br>assessment of the following characteristics:<br>• Indications for use: Same as the predicate device.<br>• Intended Use: Same as the predicate device.<br>• Materials: Same as the predicate device.<br>• Design Specifications (hardware) Same as the predicate device.<br>• Performance: Same as predicate device.<br>• Sterility: Same as the predicate device.<br>• Packaging: Same as the predicate device. |
| Summary of<br>Performance Data: | The following non-clinical activities were performed to support the<br>modifications to the subject device:<br>• Software Verification & validation<br>• System Integration Validation |
| Substantial Equivalence | The subject device has the same intended use and technological |
| Conclusion: | characteristics to the predicate, and the performance data and analyses demonstrate that:<br>any differences do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness; and the proposed device is at least as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device. |
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