TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System The TAMINA, TAMINA Long and TAMINA-TF Proximal Humerus System is indicated for · Dislocated two-, three-, and four fragment fractures of the proximal humerus including osteopenic bone - · Pseudarthroses (non-unions) of the proximal humerus - · Osteotomies of the proximal humerus POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System The POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System is internal fixation of fractures of the proximal tibia in adults and skeletally mature adolescents including: - · simple fractures - · comminuted fractures - · lateral wedge, medial wedge as well as bicondylar combination of lateral and medial wedge fractures - · depression fractures - · periprosthetic fractures - · nonunions, malunions, tibial osteotomies and osteopenic bone - · fractures with associated shaft fractures LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System The LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System is indicated for intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus, supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions. Longer plates may be used for distal humerus fractures with diaphyseal extension.
Device Story
Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System consists of metallic plates and locking/non-locking screws for internal bone fixation. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to stabilize fractures; device provides mechanical support to bone segments during healing. Plates and screws are implanted via surgical procedure. System includes variants for proximal humerus, lateral proximal tibia, and distal humerus. Devices are MR Conditional. System benefits patients by facilitating bone alignment and stabilization for fracture repair.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing (mechanical static/dynamic testing), biocompatibility evaluation (ISO 10993), sterilization validation (ISO 11137-2, ISO 17665-1), packaging validation (ISO 11607, ASTM F1980), and a summative usability evaluation (IEC 62366-1).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel (ISO 5832-1, ASTM F138/F139, ASTM F899, ISO 7153-1) or pure titanium (ASTM F67, ISO 5832-2). Instruments: Stainless steel, PEEK, EPDM, silicone. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation (plates) or steam sterilization (screws/instruments). MR Conditional per ASTM F2052-21, F2213-17, F2182-19, F2119-07.
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System (K213864)
Synthes (USA) LCP® Proximal Humerus Plates, Long (K041860)
VariAx Elbow System / Distal Humerus Plates (K101056)
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July 19, 2023
Bonebridge AG % Dawn Balazs-Metz Senior Consultant Meditec Consulting GmbH Obermoosstrasse 23 Berne, BE 3067 Switzerland
Re: K231292
Trade/Device Name: TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System; POYA 3.5MM Lateral Proximal Tibia System; LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus 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: May 3, 2023 Received: May 4, 2023
Dear Dawn Balazs-Metz:
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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Sincerely.
Shumaya Ali-S
Shumaya Ali, M.P.H. Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K231292
#### Device Name
TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System; POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System; LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System
The TAMINA, TAMINA Long and TAMINA-TF Proximal Humerus System is indicated for
· Dislocated two-, three-, and four fragment fractures of the proximal humerus including osteopenic bone
- · Pseudarthroses (non-unions) of the proximal humerus
- · Osteotomies of the proximal humerus
POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System
The POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System is internal fixation of fractures of the proximal tibia in adults and skeletally mature adolescents including:
- · simple fractures
- · comminuted fractures
- · lateral wedge, medial wedge as well as bicondylar combination of lateral and medial wedge fractures
- · depression fractures
- · periprosthetic fractures
- · nonunions, malunions, tibial osteotomies and osteopenic bone
- · fractures with associated shaft fractures
### LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System
The LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System is indicated for intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus, supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions. Longer plates may be used for distal humerus fractures with diaphyseal extension.
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## 510(k) Summary K231292
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following information is provided for the Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System.
## ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Date prepared | July 07, 2023 |
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| Submission type: | Traditional 510(k) |
| Purpose of 510(k): | Modification of currently cleared device K213864<br>Line extension of the cleared K213864 TAMINA 3.5mm<br>Proximal Humerus System and POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal<br>Tibia System and introduction of an additional plating system<br>LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System<br><br>A proposed modification to harmonize contraindications of the<br>cleared (K213864) TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System<br>and POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System<br><br>Announcement of minor modifications to the device since the<br>last clearance (K213864) |
| Submitter | Bonebridge AG<br>Bahnhofstrasse 11<br>6300 Zug<br>Switzerland |
| Official Contact | Michelle Gumpelmayer<br>Head of QM & RA, Bonebridge AG |
| Alternative Contact | Dawn Balazs-Metz<br>Senior consultant, meditec Consulting GmbH<br>Phone: +41 79 772 5540<br>Email balazs-metz@meditec-consulting.ch |
| US agent | Viky Verna, confinis corporation<br>Email: viky.verna@confinis.com |
## DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
| Trade name: | Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System |
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| Variants, types: | TRIFT 3.5mm 1/3 Tubular System<br>SALGINA 2.5mm Volar Distal Radius System<br>CASCELLA 3.5mm Superior Clavicle System<br>TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System<br>POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System<br>POYA 3.5mm Posteromedial Tibia System |
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| | DALVAZZA 2.5mm Distal Ulna System<br>LEPORELLO 3.5mm Olecranon System<br>LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System |
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| Common name: | Plate, Fixation, Bone<br>Screw, Fixation, Bone |
| Regulation number: | 21 CFR 888.3030 (primary),<br>21 CFR 888.3040 |
| Classification name: | Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation<br>appliances and accessories (primary),<br>Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener |
| Regulatory class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | HRS (primary), HWC |
| PREDICATE DEVICES | |
| Primary predicate device: | Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System (K213864)<br>TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System |
Additional predicate devices:
| TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System | K041860 Synthes (USA) LCP® Proximal<br>Humerus Plates, Long |
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| | K011815 Synthes LCP Proximal Humerus<br>Plates |
| | K082807 Synthes (USA) 3.5mm and 4.5mm<br>Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System with<br>Expanded Indications |
| POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia<br>System (POYA-L) | K120689 SYNTHES 3.5 mm Variable Angle LCP<br>Proximal Tibia Plate system |
| | K082807 Synthes (USA) 3.5mm and 4.5mm<br>Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System with<br>Expanded Indications |
| LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System | K120070 Synthes Variable Angle LCP Elbow<br>System / Distal Humerus Plates |
| | K101056 VariAx Elbow System / Distal Humerus<br>Plates |
| | K082807 Synthes (USA) 3.5mm and 4.5mm<br>Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System with<br>Expanded Indications |
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
TAMINA 3.5mm Proximal Humerus System
The TAMINA, TAMINA Long and TAMINA-TF Proximal Humerus System is indicated for:
- . Dislocated two-, three-, and four fragment fractures of the proximal humerus including fractures involving osteopenic bone.
- . Pseudarthroses (non-unions) of the proximal humerus
- Osteotomies of the proximal humerus
## POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System
The POYA 3.5mm Lateral Proximal Tibia System is indicated for the internal fixation of fractures of the proximal tibia in adults and skeletally mature adolescents including:
- . simple fractures
- comminuted fractures
- . lateral wedge, medial wedge as well as bicondylar combination of lateral and medial wedge fractures
- . depression fractures
- . periprosthetic fractures
- . nonunions, malunions, tibial osteotomies and osteopenic bone
- . fractures with associated shaft fractures
## LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System
The LORRAINE 3.5mm Distal Humerus System is indicated for intra-articular or extraarticular fractures of the distal humerus, supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, and nonunions. Longer plates may be used for distal humerus fractures with diaphyseal extension.
## DEVICE DESCRITION
The Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System is intended for treating fractures of various bones. It consists of plates, locking and non-locking screws for fixation and corresponding instruments. The plating system is further subdivided into variants/types based on the anatomical location of the fracture.
Plates and screws are made of stainless steel (ISO 5832-1 or ASTM F138 or ASTM F139) or pure titanium (ASTM F67 or ISO 5832-2). All materials used are biocompatible, corrosion-resistant and nontoxic in a biological environment. Surgical instruments are made of stainless steel (ASTM F899, ISO 7153-1, ISO 5832-1, and ASTM F138/139), medical grade PEEK, medical grade EPDM terpolymer, or medical grade silicone. All plates are sterilized with gamma irradiation and delivered sterile. Screws and instruments are delivered non-sterile. Devices supplied in a non-sterile condition must be cleaned and steam sterilized prior to surqical use. Non-clinical testing has demonstrated the devices are MR Conditional.
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## SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject device and the predicate devices have the same intended use, similar indications for use, and have the same technological characteristics. The subject and predicate devices are all fabricated from the same or similar materials and share similar design characteristics, including plate screw holes to accommodate locking and nonlocking screws. The subject and predicate devices encompass the same range of physical dimensions, and the subject device is compatible with screws from the predicate devices. The subject and predicate devices are sterilized by the standard methods. Any differences in the technological characteristics do not raise new issues of safety or efficacy.
## SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTS
| Sterilization validation: | Gamma irradiation: The minimal dose of 25kGy is validated using VDmax25 method as described in ISO 11137-2 and confirmed a Sterility Assurance Level SAL of 10-6.<br><br>Steam sterilization: Cleaning and sterilization procedures have been successfully validated in accordance with ISO 17664 and ISO 17665-1 at 132°C (270F) for 4 minutes and 20 min drying time. | Pass |
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| Packaging validation: | Validation of the sterile packaging has been successfully performed in accordance with ISO 11607 1/2 and ASTM F1980. Furthermore, a transport simulation was conducted according ISTA 2A followed by these packaging verification tests:<br>• Dye-Penetration, ASTM F1929<br>• Visual inspection, ASTM F1886/1886M<br>• Seal strength, ASTM F88/F88M<br>• Microbial barrier testing, DIN 58953-6, Chapter 2.14 | Pass |
| Biocompatibility: | Biological Evaluation and toxicological risk assessment to evaluate device's biological safety for the intended use, in accordance with ISO 10993-series.<br><br>Tests performed:<br>Chemical Characterization, Cytotoxicity and LAL Testing | Pass |
| Mechanical testing: | Plates: Static and dynamic comparative testing has been performed and included statistical analysis and comparative testing to the predicate devices. Non-inferiority of the Bonebridge device compared to the predicate device with regard to maximum force (static test) and maximum force for a given number of cycles | Pass |
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(dynamic test). The predefined acceptance criteria were successfully met.
Design verification was successfully completed and included compatibility of implants and instruments as well as assessment of anatomical shape and appearance
MRI safety: The Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System is MR Pass conditional considering local SAR based on the following tests
- . Assessment of displacement force and torque effects in the main static magnetic field at 3Tesla. Additionally, the expected magnetic force in a stronger magnetic field gradient of 30T/m was extrapolated. (According to ASTM F2052-21 and ASTM F2213-17)
- Assessment of heating effects due to the RF-field . during MR scans at 1.5Tesla and 3Tesla according to ASTM F2182-19
- . Assessment of image artifacts at 3Tesla according to ASTM F2119-07 (2013)
The tested implant and associated product family can be claimed as MR conditional.
## SUMMARY OF CLINICAL AND USABILITY TESTS
Based on a clinical evaluation including literature review and the results of verification and validation activities it has been concluded that clinical investigations were not required. The summative usability evaluation according to IEC 62366-1 shows that the Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System there are no significant usability issues due to the study acceptance criteria of the primary objectives prior Application/ Usability Risk Assessment update. Therefore, the summative usability evaluation studies of the Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System are considered successful. The study participants were able to use the products safely and effectively.
## CONCLUSION
The subject Bonebridge Osteosynthesis Plating System has similar indications, intended use, target populations, technological characteristics, and materials as the predicate devices. Non-clinical testing demonstrated that the performance of the proposed devices is equivalent to the predicate devices.
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