OSSIOfiber® Compression Screws are indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, comminuted fractures, fragments, arthrodesis, and bone grafts, of the upper extremity, fibula, knee, ankle and foot in the presence of appropriate brace and/or immobilization in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation. The OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nails are indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, ostectomies, arthrodesis and bone grafts in the presence of appropriate additional immobilization (e.g. rigid fixation implants, cast, brace) in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation. The OSSIO® Pin Product Family is indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis, and bone grafts in the presence of appropriate additional immobilization (e.g. rigid fixation implants, cast, brace) in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
Device Story
Degradable bone fixation implants; composed of poly (L-lactide-co-D, L-lactide) (PLDLA) reinforced with continuous mineral fibers; used for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis, and bone grafts. Implants degrade via hydrolysis into alpha-hydroxy acids metabolized by body; load transfers to surrounding anatomy during healing; eliminates need for hardware removal surgery. Used in clinical settings by surgeons; requires additional immobilization (cast, brace, or rigid fixation). Benefits include bio-resorbable nature and avoidance of secondary removal procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of toxicological risk assessment and chemical characterization to support pediatric use. Mechanical performance testing not repeated as current indications do not exceed previously cleared worst-case scenarios.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PLDLA polymer reinforced with continuous mineral fibers. Principle: Bio-resorbable fixation; load-bearing during degradation. Sterilization: Standard methods. Form factor: Pins, screws, and trimmable nails. Connectivity: None (mechanical device).
Indications for Use
Indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis, and bone grafts in adults, children (2-12 years), and adolescents (12-21 years) where growth plates are fused or not crossed by fixation; requires additional immobilization (e.g., cast, brace, rigid implants).
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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December 1, 2023
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OSSIO Ltd. % Taly Linder Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Ossio. Ltd 8 HaTochen St. Caesarea, 3079861 ISR
# Re: K231272
Trade/Device Name: OSSIOfiber® Pin Product Family, OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw, OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth Or Threaded Metallic Bone Fixation Fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HTY, HWC Dated: November 1, 2023 Received: November 1, 2023
Dear Taly Linder:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device"
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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
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Sincerely,
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Colin O'Neill, M.B.E. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 07/31/2026 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K231272
Device Name
OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw
Indications for Use (Describe)
OSSIOfiber® Compression Screws are indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, comminuted fractures, fragments, arthrodesis, and bone grafts, of the upper extremity, fibula, knee, ankle and foot in the presence of appropriate brace and/or immobilization in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
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区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 07/31/2026 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K231272
Device Name
OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nails
Indications for Use (Describe)
The OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nails are indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, ostectomies, arthrodesis and bone grafts in the presence of appropriate additional immobilization (e.g. rigid fixation implants, cast, brace) in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 07/31/2026 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K231272
Device Name
OSSIO® Pin Product Family
Indications for Use (Describe)
The OSSIO® Pin Product Family is indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures,
osteotomies, arthrodesis, and bone grafts in the presence of appropriate additional immobilization (e.g. rigid fixation implants, cast, brace) in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
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#### 510(k) SUMMARY
# OSSIO® Pin Product Family, OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw, OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail
### Submitter
#### Ossio Ltd.
8 HaTochen Street, Caesarea, Israel, 3079861 Phone: +972-4-9986600 Facsimile: +972-4-9986601 Contact Person: Taly Lindner Date Prepared: Dec 1, 2023
#### Devices
- Name of Device: OSSIO® Pin Product Family ● Common or Usual Name: fixation, pin, smooth Classification Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: Class II, 21 C.F.R. § 888.3040 Product Code: HTY OSSIO® Pin Product Family (K181180) - Primary Predicate Predicate:
- . Name of Device: OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw Common or Usual Name: Screw, Fixation, Bone Classification Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: Class II, 21 C.F.R. § 888.3040 Product Code: HWC Predicate: OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw (K193660, K213596, K221193) - Additional Predicate DePuy Synthes Screws (K161616) - Additional Predicate
● Name of Device: OSSIOfiber® Cannulated Trimmable Fixation Nail, OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail, OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail. Cannulated Design Common or Usual Name: fixation, pin, smooth Classification Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Requlatory Class: Class II, 21 C.F.R. § 888.3040 Product Code: HTY Predicate: OSSIOfiber® Cannulated Trimmable Fixation Nail, OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail, OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail, Cannulated Design (K203465, K230750) - Additional Predicate
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## Purpose of Submission
This traditional 510(k) premarket notification is being submitted to obtain pediatric indications, i.e., children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years), for OSSIO's devices previously cleared under K181180, K193660, K213596, K221193, K203465, and K230750.
### Device Description
The OSSIOfiber® devices are made of degradable poly (L-lactide-co-D, L-lactide) (PLDLA) reinforced with continuous mineral fibers. The polymer content degrades by hydrolysis into alphahydroxy acids that are metabolized by the body. The fibers are made from minerals that are found in natural bone. As the OSSIOfiber® implants degrade, the load transfers to the surrounding anatomy throughout the healing period of the osteotomy, fusion, or fracture. Substantial degradation takes place within approximately 18 months as shown in pre-clinical studies, thus eliminating the requirement for future hardware removal surgery.
## Indications for Use
The OSSIO® Pin Product Family is indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis, and bone grafts in the presence of appropriate additional immobilization (e.g. rigid fixation implants, cast, brace) in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
OSSIOfiber® Compression Screws are indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, comminuted fractures, fragments, osteotomies, arthrodesis, and bone grafts, of the upper extremity, fibula, knee, ankle and foot in the presence of appropriate brace and/or immobilization in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
The OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nails are indicated for maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis and bone grafts in the presence of appropriate additional immobilization (e.g. rigid fixation implants, cast, brace) in adults and children (2-12 years) and adolescents (12-21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
# Summary of Technological Characteristics
The OSSIOfiber® subject devices have identical intended use, material composition, design characteristics, manufacturing and sterilization methods and principles of operation, and similar indications for use as their predicate devices (K181180, K193660, K213596, K221193, K203465, K230750). All devices are available in sizes appropriate for the children and adolescents patient population. The OSSIOfiber® subject devices have similar indications for use including the children and adolescents patient population, and similar design characteristics as the additional predicate device (K161616).
Thus, any differences between the subject devices and their predicates do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
### Non-Clinical Data
Toxicological risk assessment and chemical characterization data support the addition of the children and adolescents patient population to the indications for use. Additional mechanical
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performance testing was not performed as the indications for use of the subject devices do not present a new worst case compared to the cleared OSSIOfiber® predicates.
## Conclusions
The OSSIOfiber® subject devices have identical intended use, material composition, design characteristics, manufacturing and sterilization methods and principles of operation, and similar indications for use as their predicate devices (K181180, K193660, K213596, K221193, K203465, K230750). The addition of children and adolescents patients to the indications for use raises no new issues of safety or effectiveness, as supported by the chemical characterization data and toxicological risk assessment. All devices are available in sizes appropriate for the children and adolescents patient population. The OSSIOfiber® subject devices have similar indications for use including the children and adolescents patient population, and similar design characteristics as the additional predicate device (K1616). The addition of children and adolescents patients to the indications for use does not affect safety and effectiveness when used as labeled. Thus, the OSSIO® Pin Product Family, OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw, OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail, are substantially equivalent to their predicate devices.
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