The TopFix System is indicated for the fixation of fractures and osteotomies of the distal femur and proximal tibia related to the treatment of bone and joint deformities and / or malalignment caused by injury or disease (e.g., osteoarthritis). The Trifix Large System is indicated for the fixation of fractures (including periprosthetic), non-unions, and malunions of the femur and tibia in adult patients with normal or osteopenic bone. The Newnecks System is indicated for the fixation of fractures of the femoral trochanteric region (e.g., simple intertrochanteric, reverse oblique trochanteric, transverse trochanteric, complex multi-fragmentary, and fractures with associated medial cortex instability).
Device Story
System comprises family of flat/contoured titanium alloy (Ti-6AL-4V) bone plates and screws; used for orthopedic fracture fixation, non-unions, and osteotomies. Screws include locking, non-locking, cortical, cancellous, and cannulated types (4.0mm–6.5mm diameter; 12mm–100mm length). Device used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/surgical settings to stabilize bone segments. Plates and screws provide mechanical support to bone during healing process; surgeon selects appropriate plate/screw configuration based on fracture pattern and anatomical location. Output is physical stabilization of bone fragments; clinical benefit is restoration of alignment and support for bone union.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing only, including 4-Point Bend Testing (ASTM F382-17) and mechanical testing for screws (ASTM F543-17), confirming performance meets FDA guidance criteria for orthopedic fracture fixation devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium alloy (Ti-6AL-4V) per ASTM F136 and Pure Titanium per ASTM F67. Components: Flat/contoured plates and locking/non-locking/cannulated screws. Mechanical testing per ASTM F382-17 (bone plates) and ASTM F543-17 (bone screws). No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients with normal or osteopenic bone requiring fixation of fractures, non-unions, malunions, or osteotomies of the femur (distal, trochanteric region) and tibia (proximal, distal), including periprosthetic fractures and bone/joint deformities or malalignment due to injury or disease.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
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.
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Tdm Co., Ltd % Dave Kim Regulatory Affairs Cosultant Mtech Group LLC 7505 Fannin St. Suite 610 Houston, Texas 77054
Re: K232115
Trade/Device Name: TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw 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: March 8, 2024 Received: March 8, 2024
Dear Dave Kim:
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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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 QS 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).
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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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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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232115
### Device Name
TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The TopFix System is indicated for the fixation of fractures and ostectomies of the distal femur and proximal tibia related to the treatment of bone and joint deformities and / or malalignment caused by injury or disease (e.g., osteoarthritis).
The Trifix Large System is indicated for the fixation of fractures (including periprosthetic), non-unions of the femur and tibia in adult patients with normal or osteopenic bone.
The Newnecks System is indicated for the fixation of fractures of the femoral trochanteric region (e.g., simple intertrochanteric, reverse oblique trochanteric, complex multi-fragmentary, and fractures with associated medial cortex instability).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary K232115
The following 510(k) summary is being submitted as required by 21 CFR Part 807.92;
| 5.1 | Submitter information<br>(21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)) | TDM CO., LTD.<br>69, Cheomdan Venture So-Ro 37beon-Gil<br>Gwangju, KR 61003<br>Tel: +82-62-971-7460<br>Fax: +82-62-971-7461<br>Establishment registration number: 301425777 |
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| | Contact Person:<br>(Official Correspondent) | Mr. Dave Kim<br>7505 Fannin St. Suite 610, Houston, TX 77054<br>Tel: 713-467-2607 |
Date Prepared: April 3, 2024
Name of the device (21 CFR 807.92(a)(2))
- Trade Name ●
- . TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System
- Common Name .
- I Plate, Fixation, Bone (Primary)
- Screw, Fixation, Bone
- Classification Name ●
- " Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories (Primary)
Email: davekim@mtechgroupllc.com
- . Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener
- Regulation Number
- l 21 CFR 888.3030 (Primary)
- l 21 CFR 888.3040
- Regulatory Class
- Class II
- Product Code
.
5.2
- HRS (primary) "
- ı HWC
# Identification of the predicate (21 CFR 807.92(a)(3))
- Primary Predicate Device
- K141796, "DEPUY SYNTHES TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM", manufactured O by "SYNTHES (USA) PRODUCTS LLC"
- Additional Predicate Devices
- K112406, "PERI-LOC TM Periarticular Lacked Plating System Proximal Femur O Lacking Bone Plate" , manufactured by "Smith & Nephew, Inc."
- K210043, "LOQTEQ® Distal Lateral Femur Plate 4.5 System", manufactured by O "AAP Implantate AG"
- K080522, "Synthes 3.5 mm LCP Distal Tibia T Plates", manufactured by O "Synthes (USA)"
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- K202912, "ARIX Ankle Distal Tibia System", manufactured by "Jeil Medical O Corporation"
- K213059, "Tibia and Fibula System", manufactured by "Auxein Medical Private O Limited"
- K082624, "Synthes (USA) 3.5mm LCP Posteromedial Proximal Tibia O PlatesPlates", manufactured by "Synthes (USA)"
- . Reference Devices
- K171808, "TDM Plate and Screw System" manufactured by "TDM Co., Ltd." O
- K190391, "TDM Plate and Screw System" manufactured by "TDM Co. Ltd." O
#### 5.3 Description of the device (21 CFR 807.92(a)(4))
The TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System contains the TopFix System, Trifix Large System, and the Newnecks System, which comprise a family of flat and contoured plates and screws. The plates are constructed from Titanium alloy (Ti-6AL-4V) and come in a variety of configurations. The plates are intended to be used with solid locking and non-locking screws and non-locking low profile screws. The screws are constructed from Titanium alloy (Ti-6AL-4V) and are available as threaded locking screws, cortical or cancellous, cannulated screws from 4.0mm to 6.5mm in diameter and range from 12mm to 100mm in length.
#### Statement of intended use (21 CFR 807.92 (a) (5)) 5.4
The TopFix System is indicated for the fixation of fractures and osteotomies of the distal femur and proximal tibia related to the treatment of bone and joint deformities and / or malalignment caused by injury or disease (e.g., osteoarthritis).
The Trifix Large System is indicated for the fixation of fractures (including periprosthetic), non-unions, and malunions of the femur and tibia in adult patients with normal or osteopenic bone.
The Newnecks System is indicated for the fixation of fractures of the femoral trochanteric region (e.g., simple intertrochanteric, reverse oblique trochanteric, transverse trochanteric, complex multi-fragmentary, and fractures with associated medial cortex instability).
#### Summary of technological characteristics (21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)) 5.5
#### . TopFix System:
The primary predicate device K141796 supports substantial equivalence of the subject Topfix Plates in terms of similar plate designs, similar plate dimensions (i.e., length, width, thickness), similar indications for use (IFU), similar plate materials (Pure Titanium vs Titanium Alloy), sterilization parameters. Comparative mechanical performance testing (per ASTM F382-17) demonstrated greater bending strength and bending structural stiffness compared to the predicate plates (K141796).
The diameters and lengths of the screws for the subject device and the predicate device are similar. They are tested and met the standard specification and test methods as per ASTM F543-17.
#### Trifix Large System: ●
The Trifix Large System consists of the following plates: the Distal Femur Locking Plate, Lateral, Distal Tibia Locking Plate, Lateral, Distal Tibia Locking Plate, Medial, Proximal Tibia Locking Plate Lateral, and Proximal Tibia Locking Plate Medial.
- The Distal Femur Locking Plate, Lateral has similar plate material, similar . indications for use, plate designs, dimensions, and shape compared to K210043. These plates were evaluated by 4-Point Bend Testing per ASTM F382-17 and found to be substantially equivalent by meeting the mechanical performance criteria set by the FDA Guidance 'Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Plates
- Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'.
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- The Distal Tibia Locking Plate, Lateral is similar compared to K080522 in terms of . indications for use, plate materials (Titanium Alloy vs Titanium) and design (length, width, shape, thickness). Its mechanical performance demonstrates SE. The plates were evaluated by 4-Point Bend Testing per ASTM F382-17 and found to be substantially equivalent by meeting the mechanical performance criteria set by the FDA Guidance 'Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Plates – Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'.
- . The Distal Tibia Locking Plate, Medial has similar indications for use, plate materials compared to K202912. The plate design and dimension are similar to K202912 demonstrating substantial equivalence. The plates were evaluated by 4-Point Bend Testing per ASTM F382-17 and found to be substantially equivalent by meeting the mechanical performance criteria set by the FDA Guidance 'Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Plates – Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'.
- The Proximal Tibia Locking Plate Lateral has similar indications for use and plate . materials compared to K213059. The plate design and dimension are similar to K213059 demonstrating substantial equivalence. The plates were evaluated by 4-Point Bend Testing per ASTM F382-17 and found to be substantially equivalent by meeting the mechanical performance criteria set by the FDA Guidance 'Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Plates – Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'.
- . The Proximal Tibia Locking Plate Medial compared to K082624 has similar indications and plate materials. The plate design and dimension are similar to K082624 demonstrating substantial equivalence. The plates were evaluated by 4-Point Bend Testing per ASTM F382-17 and found to be substantially equivalent by meeting the mechanical performance criteria set by the FDA Guidance 'Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Plates – Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'.
#### Newnecks System: .
The Newnecks System consists of the Newnecks plates. The Newnecks plates have similar indications for use and plate materials compared to K112406. The plate design and dimensions are similar to K112406 demonstrating substantial equivalence. These plates were evaluated by 4-Point Bend Testing per ASTM F382-17 and found to be substantially equivalent by meeting the mechanical performance criteria set by the FDA Guidance 'Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Plates - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'.
#### 5.6 Brief discussion of non-clinical tests (21 CFR 8070.92(b)(1))
The following properties were tested based on the below referenced standards. The test results support substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
▪A biocompatibility evaluation for TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System (subject device) has been conducted. The TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System is made from Ti6Al4V ELI (ASTM F136) and Pure titanium (ASTM F67), which is the same type of titanium alloy and pure titanium used by the predicate device systems. The assessment results ensures that no additional risks arise from biological hazards associated with materials and, manufacturing methods involved in making the subject device. ▪Performance testing was conducted in conformance to "ASTM F382-17 Standard Specification and Test Method for Metallic Bone Plates" and ASTM F543-17 "Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws" and leveraged the FDA Guidance documents "Orthopedic Non-Spinal Metallic Bone Screws and Washers -Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway",
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"Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Plates - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway".
Bench test results concluded that TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices for its intended use.
#### 5.7 Discussion of clinical tests (21 CFR 807.92(b)(2))
Clinical testing was not required for this submission.
#### 5.8 Conclusion from nonclinical and clinical tests (21 CFR 807.92(a)(3))
The TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System is substantially equivalent to Predicate Devices. The following comparison table is presented to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
The TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System does not have a new intended use. It shows equivalent specifications with the predicate devices in most of the parameters. Also, there are no significant differences in some parameters between the TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System and Predicate Devices.
The TDM Large Bone Plate and Screw System and Predicate Devices has been performed which has resulted in demonstration of similarities in dimensional and performance criteria.
Based on the testing results, TDM CO., LTD. concludes that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device
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