Catalyst Bone Void Filler is indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (i.e., the posterolateral spine, intervertebral disc space, extremities, and pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These osseous defects may be surgically created or as a result of traumatic injury to the bone. Catalyst Bone Void Filler is a bone graft putty that is resorbed and replaced with bone during the healing process. Catalyst Bone Void Filler must be used with morselized autograft bone at a ratio of 1:1 by volume in the posterolateral spine. When used in intervertebral body fusion procedures, Catalyst Bone Void Filler must be used with morselized autograft bone at a ratio of 1:1 by volume with an intervertebral body fusion device cleared by FDA for use with a bone void filler.
Device Story
Osteoconductive, resorbable, porous bone void filler; composed of 5.8 wt% silicon-substituted calcium phosphate granules in resorbable polymer gel (30% granules, 70% gel). Supplied as sterile, moldable putty in 1-10 cc syringes. Implanted by surgeons in OR settings for skeletal defects. Functions as bone graft extender; resorbed and replaced by bone during healing. Provides consistent, rapid bone ingrowth via high surface area porous granules. No mixing or setting time required. Clinical benefit: facilitates bone healing in orthopedic/spinal procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical data. Relies on non-clinical testing from prior clearance (K193075), including chemical composition, physical properties, sterilization, material-mediated pyrogenicity, bacterial endotoxin, shelf life, biocompatibility, and animal testing in a posterolateral spine fusion model.
Technological Characteristics
100% nanosynthetic calcium phosphate bone void filler; 5.8 wt% silicon-substituted calcium phosphate granules; resorbable polymer gel binder. Form factor: moldable putty. Sterilization: radiation. Standalone device, non-electronic.
Indications for Use
Indicated for filling non-structural bone voids or defects in the skeletal system (posterolateral spine, intervertebral disc space, extremities, pelvis) resulting from surgery or trauma. Requires 1:1 volume ratio with autograft in posterolateral spine and intervertebral body fusion procedures.
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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September 15, 2023
OssDsign AB Jonas Aberg Regulatory Affairs Manager Rapsgatan 23 A Uppsala, SE 754 50 Sweden
Re: K232315
Trade/Device Name: Catalyst Bone Void Filler Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3045 Regulation Name: Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MQV Dated: August 2, 2023 Received: August 2, 2023
Dear Mr. Aberg:
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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Sincerelv.
# Sara S. Thompson -S
For
Jesse Muir, Ph.D. 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
Submission Number (if known)
K232315
Device Name
Catalyst Bone Void Filler
Indications for Use (Describe)
Catalyst Bone Void Filler is indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (i.e., the posterolateral spine, intervertebral disc space, extremities, and pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These osseous defects may be surqically created or as a result of traumatic injury to the bone. Catalyst Bone Void Filler is a bone graft putty that is resorbed and replaced with bone during the healing process. Catalyst Bone Void Filler must be used with morselized autograft bone at a ratio of 1:1 by volume in the posterolateral spine. When used in intervertebral body fusion procedures, Catalyst Bone Void Filler must be used with morselized autograft bone at a ratio of 1:1 by volume with an intervertebral body fusion device cleared by FDA for use with a bone void filler.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary
| Device Trade Name: | Catalyst Bone Void Filler |
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| Manufacturer: | OssDsign AB<br>Rapsgatan 23 A<br>SE 754 50 Uppsala<br>Sweden |
| Contact: | Jonas Aberg<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>OssDsign AB<br>Rapsgatan 23A, 754 50 Uppsala<br>Sweden<br>Phone: +1(410) 775 5465<br>Email: ja@ossdsign.com |
| Prepared by: | MCRA, LLC<br>803 7th Street, NW, 3rd Floor<br>Washington, DC 20001<br>Office: 202.552.5800 |
| Date Prepared: | August 2, 2023 |
| Classification: | 21 CFR §888.3045, Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler<br>device |
| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | MQV |
| Primary Predicate: | NuVasive Attrax Putty (NuVasive, Inc., K203714) |
| Reference Device: | Osteo³ ZP Putty (Sirakoss Ltd., K193075) |
#### Indications For Use:
Catalyst Bone Void Filler is indicated for filling bone voids or defects of the skeletal system (i.e., the posterolateral spine, intervertebral disc space, extremities, and pelvis) that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These osseous defects may be surgically created or as a result of traumatic injury to the bone. Catalyst Bone Void Filler is a bone graft putty that is resorbed and replaced with bone during the healing process. Catalyst Bone Void Filler must be used with morselized autograft bone at a ratio of 1:1 by volume in the posterolateral spine. When used in intervertebral body fusion procedures, Catalyst Bone Void Filler must be
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used with morselized autograft bone at a ratio of 1:1 by volume with an intervertebral body fusion device cleared by FDA for use with a bone void filler.
#### Device Description:
OssDsign Catalyst is an osteoconductive, resorbable, porous, 100% nanosynthetic calcium phosphate bone void filler. OssDsign Catalyst contains 5.8 wt% silicon-substituted calcium phosphate granules suspended in a resorbable polymer gel. The final, finished OssDsign Catalyst is 30 wt% granules and 70 wt% polymer gel. The high surface area porous granules have been designed to deliver consistent and rapid bone ingrowth, remodeling, and cellmediated resorption during the bone healing process. The aqueous polymer gel phase binds the highly porous granules into a moldable, pliable formulation which enables OssDsign Catalyst to be implanted directly from the packaging without any further gelation, mixing or graft setting time. OssDsign Catalyst is provided sterile to the end user in 1 cc, 2.5 cc, 5 cc, and 10 cc syringe volumes.
OssDsign Catalyst is identical to the currently marketed product Osteo3 ZP Putty (K193075). The cleared Osteo3 ZP Putty was launched in the USA in October 2021 and marketed under the name OssDsign Catalyst.
#### Predicate Device:
OssDsign AB submits the following information in this Premarket Notification to demonstrate that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical devices. Catalyst Bone Void Filler is substantially equivalent in intended use, indications, basic design, function, and performance to the following predicate device, which has been determined by FDA to be substantially equivalent to pre-amendment devices:
Primary Predicate: NuVasive Attrax Putty, NuVasive, Inc., K203714
#### Reference Device:
The Catalyst Bone Void Filler subject device substantially equivalent with respect to design principles, materials, manufacturing process, and mechanical performance to the following reference device, which has been determined by FDA to be substantially equivalent to preamendment devices:
Reference Device: Osteo3 ZP Putty, Sirakoss Ltd., K193075
### Performance Testing Summary:
The purpose of this submission is to expand the indications for use of the Catalyst Bone Void Filler device to include use in the intervertebral disc space in conjunction with an intervertebral body fusion device cleared by FDA for use with a bone void filler.
Because the subject device is identical to the previously cleared reference device (K193075), it was determined that existing testing data is adequate to support the expanded indications proposed in the current submission.
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In support of the prior clearance (K193075), non-clinical testing data were submitted according to the guidance documents Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device (issued June 2003) and Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile (issued January 2016). The non-clinical testing data submitted, referenced, or relied upon to demonstrate substantial equivalence included chemical composition, physical properties, sterilization, material-mediated pyrogenicity, bacterial endotoxin, sterile barrier shelf life, product shelf life, biocompatibility, and animal testing.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
The subject device was demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to the NuVasive Attrax Putty (K203714) primary predicate device with respect to indications, design principles, and performance.
The subject device and primary predicate device both incorporate calcium phosphate materials within a resorbable polymeric binder or scaffold, are similar in physical form (putty), and are provided in multiple size options. The subject and primary predicate devices are provided sterile using similar radiation sterilization methods and are intended for single-patient and single-use.
The reference device, Osteo3 ZP Putty (K193075), is referenced in support of the subject device material composition, manufacturing processes, and mechanical performance testing in the posterolateral spine fusion animal model.
The subject device, the primary predicate device (K203714), and the reference device (K193075) have the same intended use, the same product classification and product code (MOV) and have similar Indications for Use statements. The subject device, the primary predicate device, and the reference device are indicated for use as stand-alone bone void fillers in the extremities and pelvis. The subject device and reference device are indicated for use with autograft bone (as a bone graft extender) in the posterolateral spine; the primary predicate device is indicated for standalone or optional use with autograft bone in the posterolateral spine. The subject device is indicated for use in the intervertebral disc space when used with autograft bone and an intervertebral body fusion device cleared by FDA for use with a bone void filler; the primary predicate device is indicated for standalone use in the intervertebral disc space when used with an intervertebral body fusion device cleared by FDA for use with a bone void filler; the reference device is not indicated for use in the intervertebral disc space. Although the subject device and the primary predicate device have slightly different indications for use language, these differences do not change the intended use as a bone void filler. Notably, the indications for use language pertaining to the intervertebral disc space retains the identical configurations for use as those specified for the respective device's posterolateral spine indication (i.e., mixed with autograft or standalone).
The performance of the subject Catalyst Bone Void Filler has previously been assessed at the time of the prior clearance (K193075).
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Any differences in the technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new issues or concerns of safety or efficacy.
#### Conclusion:
The subject device and the primary predicate device have the same intended use, nearly identical indications for use, are similar in physical form (putty), and have similar technological characteristics. The subject and predicate devices are provided sterile, are sterilized using similar methods, and are intended for single-patient and single-use. The data included in this submission demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device and reference device listed above.
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