The intended use of the Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System is to bridge or otherwise stabilize bone fragments together in order to facilitate healing. It is composed of the Mini-Frag System, Long Bone Fracture System, and Ankle Fracture/ Fusion System with the following indications: Mini-frag System: The Tyber Medical Mini-Frag is indicated tor fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, malunions, replantations, and fusions of short bones and small fragments of bone including, but not limited to, the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle. The mini-frag system is also infended for reduction and stabilization of non-bad bearing long bone fragments. The Tyber Medical Mini-frag System is not for Spinal Use. Foot System The Tyber Medical Foot System is indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, malunions, replantations, and fusions of short bones and small fragments of bone in the foot (Phalanges and Metatarsals), and medium/large bone multi-fragments in the foot (Cuneiform, Cuboid, Navicular, Talus and Calcaneus) in an adult patient. The Tyber Medical Foot System is not for Spinal Use. Long Bone Fracture System The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System is indicated for fixation of fractures, ostectomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of the clavicle, scapula, olecranon, huma, fibula. The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System is not for Spinal Use. Ankle Fracture/Fusion System The Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion System is indicated for use in: · Fixation of fractures of the distal tibia included, but not limited to, ankle fractures, corrective osteotomies, nonunions, intra- and extra- articular and distal tibia fractures with a shaft extension, and malleolar fractures; • In intra- and extra articular fractures, medial malleolar fractures and nonunions of the metaphyseal and diaphyseal region of the distal fibula, and calcaneus; • In distal tibia/fibula long bones which include the metaphyseal regions of the tibia and fibula in the ankle. The Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion Plating System is not for Spinal Use.
Device Story
System of metallic bone plates and screws; used to bridge or stabilize bone fragments to facilitate healing. Components include Mini-Frag, Foot, Long Bone, and Ankle Fracture/Fusion systems. Implants are surgically implanted by physicians in clinical settings. Plates and screws provide internal fixation for fractures, osteotomies, and fusions. System includes locking and non-locking screws; various plate configurations (straight, T-shape, Y-shape, etc.). Ancillary instrumentation provided for surgical application. Benefits include anatomical stabilization of bone fragments to promote union.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was performed. Substantial equivalence is based on design and technological similarity to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Metallic bone fixation plates and screws. Materials: Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L). Surface treatment: Anodized Type II. Locking and non-locking screw configurations. Single-use, sterile or non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, malunions, replantations, and fusions of bones in the hand, wrist, foot, ankle, clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, and fibula. Includes fixation of distal tibia/fibula and calcaneus. Foot system indicated for adult patients. Not for spinal use.
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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Tyber Medical, LLC. Lisa Boyle Director, Regulatory Affairs 83 South Commerce Way Suite 310 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
### Re: K232652
Trade/Device Name: Anatomical Plating System (various) 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: November 15, 2023 Received: November 15, 2023
### Dear Lisa Boyle:
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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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
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232652
Device Name
Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System is intended to bridge or otherwise stabilize bone fragments to facilitate healing. It is composed of the Mini-Frag System, Long Bone Fracture System, and Ankle Fracture/ Fusion System with the following indications:
#### Mini-Frag System
The Tyber Medical Mini-Frag System is indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, malunions, replantations, and fusions of short bones and small fragments of bone including, but not limited to, the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle. The mini-frag system is also intended for reduction of non-load bearing long bone fragments. The Tyber Medical Mini-frag System is not for Spinal Use.
#### Foot System
The Tyber Medical Foot System is indicated for fixation of fractures, nonunions, malunions, replantations, and fusions of short bones and small fragments of bone in the foot (Phalanges and Metatarsals), and long bone multi-fragments in the foot (Cuneiform, Cuboid, Navicular, Talus and Calcaneus) in an adult patient. The Tyber Medical Foot System is not for Spinal Use.
Long Bone Fracture System
The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System is indicated for fixation of fractures, nonunions, nalunions, replantations, and fusions of the clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, fibula. The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System is not for Spinal Use.
#### Ankle Fracture/Fusion System
Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion System is indicated for use in:
· Fixation of fractures of the distal tibia included, but not limited to, ankle fractures, corrective osteotomies, nonunions, intra- and extra- articular and distal tibia fractures with a shaft extension, and malleolar fractures; · In intra- and extra articular fractures, medial malleolar fractures and nonunions of the metaphyseal and diaphyseal region of the distal fibula, and calcaneus;
• In distal tibia/fibula long bones which include the metaphyseal regions of the tibia and fibula in the ankle.
The Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion Plating System is not for Spinal Use.
#### 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
Prepared on: 2023-08-31
## Contact Details
21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)
| Applicant Name | Tyber Medical, LLC. | |
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| Applicant Address | 83 South Commerce Way Suite 310 Bethlehem PA 18017 United States | |
| Applicant Contact Telephone | 610-295-7984 | |
| Applicant Contact | Ms. Lisa Boyle | |
| Applicant Contact Email | lboyle@tybermed.com | |
| Device Name 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2) | | |
| Device Trade Name | Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System | |
| Common Name | Plate, Fixation, Bone; Screw, Fixation, Bone | |
| Classification Name | Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories | |
| | Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener | |
| Regulation Number | 888.3030 (primary), 888.3040 (secondary) | |
| Product Code | HRS /HWC | |
| Legally Marketed Predicate Devices 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) | | |
| Predicate # | Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) | Product Code |
| K222465 | Anatomical Plating System | HRS |
| K203817/K193222 | Anatomical Plating System | HRS |
| K213591 | Anthem Fracture System | HRS |
| Device Description Summary | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4) |
| This traditional 510(k) is being completed to update the indications for use of the Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System. There are no new implants or instruments being added to the system and no changes to the design, functionality, and application of the devices that | | |
make up the system cleared under K222465.
Device Description
The Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System consists of the following categories:
- 1. Mini-frag System
- 2. Foot System
3. Long Bone Fracture System
4. Ankle Fracture/Fusion System
A brief and concise description of each system is as follows:
Mini-frag System
The Tyber Medical Mini-frag System offers a variety of bone fragments. The system incorporates a series of standard
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and locking compression plates and screws of varying lengths, thicknesses, and configurations including 1). Straight Fracture Plates, 2). T-shape Fracture Plates, 3). Y-shape Fracture Plates, 5). Cloverleaf plates, 6). Straight Fusion Plates, 7). Oblique Fracture Plates, 8). Oblique Fracture Compression Plates, 10). Zig-Zag Plates, 10). Zig-Zag Plates, 12). Mesh Plates
The System will incorporate both Locking Screws and Non-Locking Screws in 2.0mm, 3.0mm and 3.5mm sizes in various lengths. All plates are composed of Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with an Anodized Type II surface treatment. All screws are composed of Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with color anodized for sizing.
A full set of Ancillary instrumentation is available with the system. The Tyber Medical Mini-frag/Small Bone sterile and non-sterile for single-use.
#### Foot System
The Tyber Medical Foot System consists of a variety of plates with shapes and sizes designed for internal fixation of short bone fragments of the foot. The implants are designed to provide highly anatomic and versatile options and stabilizations of small bones in the feet. The plates are available in various lengths, with straight, right and left configurations. Plate types consist of 1). TMT-1 Fusion Plates, 2). Open Wedge Plates, 3). Navicular Plates, 5). Lateral Talar Neck Plates, 6). Akin Plates, 7). 5th Metatarsal Jones Fracture Plates, 8), 5th Metatarsal Fracture Compression Plates, 9), 5th Metatarsal Avulsion Fracture Plates, 10). Medial Talar Neck Plates, 11). Distal Medial Column Plates, 13). ORIF Standard Calcaneal Plates, 14). Rectangular Plates, 15). X-Plates, 16). Cotton Plates, 17). Dwyer Plates, 19). MTP Fusion Revision Plates, 20). Stepped Lapidus Plates, 21, Plantar TMT Plates, 22). Medial Column Plates, 24, TMT-I Medial Fusion Plates, 25). Sinus Tarsi Plates, 26). 1st 2nd Ray Lisfranc Joint Plates, 27). 2nd and 3rd Ray Lisfranc Joint Plates, 28). Navicular Cuneiform Plates, 30). Talonavicular Plates.
The system will incorporate both locking and Nor-locking screws. All plates are composed of T-6A-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with an Anodized Type II surface treatment. All screws are composed of Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with color anodized for sizing.
A full set of Ancillary Instrumentation is available with the system. The Tyber Medical Foot System is offerile and non-sterile for single-use.
#### Long Bone Fracture System
The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System consists of a straight low contact locking plate and a 1/3 locking tubular plate. The system will incorporate both Cortical locking and standard Cortical Non-locking screws. All plates are composed of Ti-6Al-4VELL (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with an Anodized Type II surface treatment. All screws are composed of T-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with color anodized for sizing.
A full set of Ancillary Instrumentation is available with the system. The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System is offered both sterile and non-sterile for single-use.
#### Ankle Fracture/Fusion System
The Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion is designed to address a variety of indications in ankle reconstruction mid-shaft and distal tibia/fibula fixation surgery. The system is composed of various locking plate types which include 1). Posterior Tibia Plate, 2). Fibula Plate, 3). Medial Tibia Plate, 5). Anterolateral Tibia Plate, 7). Medial Malleolus Plate, 7). Medial Malleous Plate, 8). Fibula Hook Plate, Straight, 9). Fibula Hook Plate, Anatomic, 10). Anterior TT Plate, 12). Anterolateral TT Plate, 13). Lateral TT Plate, 14). Lateral TTC Plate, 15). Posterior TTC Plate, 17). Posteromedial Tibia Plate, 18). Trimalleolar Plate, 19). Trimalleolar Plate, 19, Posterior Fibular Plate.
The System will incorporate both Locking Screws and Non-locking Screws in various lengths. All plates are composed of Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with an Anodized Type II surface treatment. All screws are composed of Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) or Stainless Steel (316L) with color anodized for sizing.
A full set of Ancillary Instrumentation is available with the system. The Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion System is offered both sterile and non-sterile for single-use.
## Intended Use/Indications for Use
### 21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)
The intended use of the Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System is to bridge or otherwise stabilize bone fragments together in order to facilitate healing. It is composed of the Mini-Frag System, Long Bone Fracture System, and Ankle Fracture/ Fusion System with the following indications:
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Mini-frag System:
The Tyber Medical Mini-Frag is indicated tor fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, malunions, replantations, and fusions of short bones and small fragments of bone including, but not limited to, the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle. The mini-frag system is also infended for reduction and stabilization of non-bad bearing long bone fragments. The Tyber Medical Mini-frag System is not for Spinal Use.
Foot System
The Tyber Medical Foot System is indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, malunions, replantations, and fusions of short bones and small fragments of bone in the foot (Phalanges and Metatarsals), and medium/large bone multi-fragments in the foot (Cuneiform, Cuboid, Navicular, Talus and Calcaneus) in an adult patient. The Tyber Medical Foot System is not for Spinal Use.
Long Bone Fracture System
The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System is indicated for fixation of fractures, ostectomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of the clavicle, scapula, olecranon, huma, fibula. The Tyber Medical Long Bone Fracture System is not for Spinal Use.
Ankle Fracture/Fusion System
The Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion System is indicated for use in:
· Fixation of fractures of the distal tibia included, but not limited to, ankle fractures, corrective osteotomies, nonunions, intra- and extra- articular and distal tibia fractures with a shaft extension, and malleolar fractures;
• In intra- and extra articular fractures, medial malleolar fractures and nonunions of the metaphyseal and diaphyseal region of the distal fibula, and calcaneus;
• In distal tibia/fibula long bones which include the metaphyseal regions of the tibia and fibula in the ankle.
The Tyber Medical Ankle Fracture/Fusion Plating System is not for Spinal Use.
### Indications for Use Comparison
The indications for use are similar in both the subject and predicate device(s).
## Technological Comparison
The subject device has similar indications for use as the predicate devices identified above. There are no design, functionality, performance or technological changes to the devices that make up the Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System.
#### Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions 21 CFR 807.92(b)
This submission is for an indication change only to the Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System. There are no changes to the devices, and therefore, there is no change in performance of the device. No new implants are being introduced in this submission. These devices remain the same as the devices cleared from K222465.
No clinical testing was performed.
The Tyber Medical Anatomical Plating System is substantially equivalent to the indications for use of the already marketed predicate devices. There are no new implants or instruments being added to the system and no changes to the design, functionality, and application of the devices that make up the system cleared under K222465. From the evidence submitted in this 510(k), the indications for use are similar to already marketed predicates.
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