K231968 · Anika Therapeutics, Inc. · MQV · Dec 20, 2023 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K231968
Device Name
Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute
Applicant
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Product Code
MQV · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Dec 20, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3045
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute is a synthetic, biocompatible material that hardens and converts to a poorly crystalline hydroxyapatite at body temperature. It is indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities and pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of bony structure. These defects may be surgicallycreated osseous defects or defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The device provides an injectable, selfsetting, osteoconductive bone graft substitute that resorbs and is replaced by the growth of new bone during the healing process. Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute can augment hardware and support bone fragments during the surgical procedure. The cured paste acts only as a temporary support media and is not intended to provide structural support during the healing process.
Device Story
Tactoset is an injectable, settable, osteoconductive calcium phosphate bone graft substitute. Provided as two components (dry powder and aqueous solution) in pre-loaded syringes; mixed intra-operatively using a supplied system to form a cohesive paste. Used in clinical settings by surgeons to fill skeletal bone voids or defects (extremities and pelvis) and augment hardware. The paste hardens in situ at body temperature, converting to poorly crystalline hydroxyapatite; resorbs over time and is replaced by new bone. Acts as temporary support media; not intended for structural load-bearing. Benefits include osteoconductivity and radiopacity (via Iohexol) to assist surgical visualization.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing included analytical characterization, chemical composition, physical properties, and mechanical testing (pull-out, compressive strength, bone alignment). Animal functional study (rabbit critical-sized femoral defect model) compared Tactoset with Iohexol to predicate (without Iohexol). At 26 weeks, new bone formation was ~17% for both groups; implant material remaining was ~61% (subject) vs ~59% (predicate).
Technological Characteristics
Injectable calcium phosphate bone graft substitute. Powder: alpha-tricalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate. Liquid: sodium phosphate dibasic, citric acid, hyaluronic acid, Iohexol, water. Setting principle: chemical hardening at body temperature to poorly crystalline hydroxyapatite. Sterile, single-use. Powder sterilized via gamma irradiation; liquid via autoclave and VHP.
Indications for Use
Indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (extremities and pelvis) not intrinsic to bony structure stability. Applicable to surgically-created osseous defects or traumatic bone injuries. Can augment hardware and support bone fragments. Not for structural support during healing.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device is a resorbable implant intended to fill bony voids or gaps of the extremities, spine, and pelvis that are caused by trauma or surgery and are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1(e) of this chapter for the availability of this guidance.
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December 20, 2023
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Anika Therapeutics, Inc. % Mehdi Kazemzadeh-Narbat, PhD, PMP, CQA Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs MCRA, LLC 1050 K Street NW. Suite 1000 Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Re: K231968
Trade/Device Name: Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3045 Regulation Name: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MQV Dated: December 1, 2023 Received: December 1, 2023
Dear Dr. Kazemzadeh-Narbat:
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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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.
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# Sara S. Thompson -S
For
Jesse Muir, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K231968
Device Name Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute is a synthetic, biocompatible material that hardens and converts to a poorly crystalline hydroxyapatite at body temperature. It is indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities and pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of bony structure. These defects may be surgicallycreated osseous defects or defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The device provides an injectable, selfsetting, osteoconductive bone graft substitute that resorbs and is replaced by the growth of new bone during the healing process.
Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute can augment hardware and support bone fragments during the surgical procedure. The cured paste acts only as a temporary support media and is not intended to provide structural support during the healing process.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
| Device Trade Name: | Tactoset |
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| Manufacturer: | Anika Therapeutics, Inc.<br>32 Wiggins Avenue<br>Bedford, MA 01730 |
| Contact: | Wei Zhao<br>Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs<br>Mobile: (978)888-5948<br>E-Mail: wzhao@anika.com |
| Prepared by: | Mehdi Kazemzadeh-Narbat, PhD, PMP, CQA<br>Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs,<br>MCRA, LLC<br>1050 K Street NW, Suite 1000<br>Washington, DC 20001<br>Office: 202.552.6011<br>mkazemzadeh@mcra.com |
| Date Prepared: | December 19, 2023 |
| Classifications: | 21 CFR §880.3045, Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device |
| Class: | II |
| Product Codes: | MQV |
| Primary Predicate: | Tactoset (K212083) |
| Additional Predicates: | Tactoset (K223915)<br>Cerament Bone Void Filler (K201535) |
#### Indications For Use:
Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute is a synthetic, biocompatible bone graft substitute material that hardens and converts to a poorly crystalline hydroxyapatite at body temperature. It is indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (i.e. extremities and pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of bony structure. These defects may be surgically-created osseous defects or defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The device provides an injectable, self-setting, osteoconductive bone graft substitute that resorbs and is replaced by the growth of new bone during the healing process. Tactoset Injectable Bone Substitute can augment hardware and support bone fragments during the surgical procedure. The cured paste acts only as a temporary support media and is not intended to provide structural support during the healing process.
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## Device Description:
Tactoset® Injectable Bone Substitute is an injectable, settable osteoconductive calcium phosphate bone graft substitute material. It is provided to the end-user as two components (a dry powder and an aqueous solution in separate pre-loaded syringes) that must be mixed intra-operatively prior to implantation using the supplied mixing system to form a cohesive paste. The dry powder component is composed of the alpha phase of tricalcium phosphate [Ca3(PO4)2], calcium carbonate [CaCO3], and monocalcium phosphate [Ca(H2PO4)2]. The liquid component is composed of sodium phosphate dibasic [Na2HPO4], citric acid [C6H8O7], hyaluronic acid (HA), Iohexol (C19H26J3N309) and water for injection. Tactoset is provided sterile for single use.
#### Predicate Device:
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. submits the following in this Premarket Notification to demonstrate that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical devices, Tactoset is substantially equivalent in indications, design principles, and performance to the following predicate devices, which have been determined by FDA to be substantially equivalent to preamendment devices:
| Primary Predicate: | Tactoset (K212083) |
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| Additional Predicates: | Tactoset (K223915)<br>Cerament Bone Void Filler (K201535) |
## Performance Testing Summary:
Bench testing data including analytical characterization, chemical composition, physical properties, mechanical testing (Pull-Out. Compressive Strength, Bone Alignment) and animal functional study were conducted for the subject Tactoset and the predicate devices. The results of the study demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate devices. The performance of Tactoset containing iohexol radiopacifier was compared to the predicate device, Tactoset (without iohexol), in a rabbit critical sized femoral defect model. At the 26-week timepoint, animal study data demonstrated an average new bone formation of approximately 17% in the Tactoset with iohexol group, and 17% in the Tactoset (predicate) group. Animal study data at 26 weeks demonstrated that approximately 61% of implant material remained in the Tactoset with iohexol group, and 59% remained in the Tactoset (predicate) group, with respect to the geometry of the defect filled with implant material at the time of surgery. At 12 weeks the empty defect contained approximately 6% bone. Clinical performance has not been evaluated.
## Substantial Equivalence:
The Subject Device is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate Tactoset (K212083) in terms of material composition, manufacturing process, sterilization, and packaging and both are manufactured in the same facility. The Subject Device and the predicate devices (primary and additional) have the same intended uses, the same product classification and product code (MOV) and have similar "Indications for Use" statements in the extremities and pelvis. The Subject Device and the predicate devices are bone void fillers that are intended for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. The Subject Device and the primary predicate incorporate the same basic design, incorporates similar materials, have identical manufacturing process, identical packaging and are both provided sterile for singlepatient, single-use in the same device volume.
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The Subject Device and additional predicate Cerament Bone Void Filler (K201535) uses an identical contrast agent/radiopacifier (Iohexol) in its formulation.
No clinical data were required to support the substantial equivalence.
| Information | Subject Device<br>(Tactoset) | Primary<br>Predicate<br>(Tactoset) | Additional<br>Predicate<br>(Tactoset) | Additional<br>Predicate<br>(Cerament) |
|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Anika Therapeutics,<br>Inc. | Anika Therapeutics,<br>Inc. | Anika Therapeutics,<br>Inc. | Bone Support AB |
| Trade Name | Tactoset | Tactoset | Tactoset | Cerament Bone Void<br>Filler |
| 510(k)<br>Number | TBD | K212083 | K223915 | K201535 |
| Product Code | MQV | MQV | MQV | MQV |
| Device<br>Classification<br>Name | Resorbable calcium<br>salt bone void filler<br>device | Resorbable calcium<br>salt bone void filler<br>device | Resorbable calcium<br>salt bone void filler<br>device | Resorbable calcium<br>salt bone void filler<br>device |
| Physical Form | Injectable<br>Paste/Putty | Injectable Paste/Putty | Injectable Paste/Putty | Injectable Paste |
| Device<br>Volume (CC) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5, 10, 18 |
| Mixing Time<br>(Min) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Working<br>Time (Minute) | 7-18 | 7-18 | 7-18 | 3 to 5 |
| Setting Time<br>(Minute) | 10 | 10 | 10 | Not available |
| Sterility<br>Method | Single Use, Sterile,<br>SAL 10-6<br>Setting Solution:<br>Autoclave and VHP<br>Powder Component:<br>Gamma Irradiation | Single Use, Sterile,<br>SAL 10-6<br>Setting Solution:<br>Autoclave and VHP<br>Powder Component:<br>Gamma Irradiation | Single Use, Sterile,<br>SAL 10-6<br>Setting Solution:<br>Autoclave and VHP<br>Powder Component:<br>Gamma Irradiation | Single Use, Sterile,<br>SAL 10-6<br>Gamma irradiation;<br>Steam; and Ethylene<br>oxide |
| Pyrogenicity | LAL < 20 EU/device | LAL < 20 EU/device | LAL < 20 EU/device | LAL < 20 EU/device |
| Packaging | The liquid syringe is<br>double packaged in<br>heat-sealed Tyvek<br>pouches. The cement<br>powder is provided<br>in a mixing syringe<br>packaged in a foil<br>pouch. The foil<br>pouch is then<br>packaged in a plastic<br>tray with a Tyvek lid | The liquid syringe is<br>double packaged in<br>heat-sealed Tyvek<br>pouches. The cement<br>powder is provided in<br>a mixing syringe<br>packaged in a foil<br>pouch. The foil<br>pouch is then<br>packaged in a plastic<br>tray with a Tyvek lid | The liquid syringe is<br>double packaged in<br>heat-sealed Tyvek<br>pouches. The cement<br>powder is provided in<br>a mixing syringe<br>packaged in a foil<br>pouch. The foil<br>pouch is then<br>packaged in a plastic<br>tray with a Tyvek lid | Blister tray packed in<br>a Tyvek-PET/PE<br>pouch |
Table 6-1. Substantial Equivalence of the Subject and Predicate Devices.
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## Conclusion:
The Subject Device and the predicate devices have intended use, have similar technological characteristics, and are made of similar materials. The subject and predicate devices are packaged in identical materials and are sterilized using identical methods. The data included in this submission demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate devices listed above. Tactoset is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as, or better, than the predicate devices.
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