K232800 · SI-BONE, Inc. · OLO · Feb 23, 2024 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K232800
Device Name
Navigation Tracking Instruments
Applicant
SI-BONE, Inc.
Product Code
OLO · Neurology
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.4560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The SI-BONE Trackers and Universal Pin Guide are intended to enable navigation of SI-BONE instrumentation during spinal surgical procedures that utilize Medtronic StealthStation™ Systems and Stealth™ Technology. The SI-BONE Trackers and Universal Pin Guide are specifically designed for use with the Medtronic StealthStation® System, which is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model, finages, or digitized landmarks for the anatomy.
Device Story
Navigation Tracking Instruments (Trackers) consist of fixed/rotating elements and a pin guide; used to enable navigation of SI-BONE instrumentation during spinal surgery. Trackers attach to surgical instruments; support connection with reflective spheres; interface with Medtronic StealthStation System. System uses hardware/software/tracking algorithms to provide surgeon with dynamic, 3D graphical representation of instrument/implant location relative to patient anatomy. Used in OR by surgeons; facilitates precise instrument placement; improves surgical accuracy; reduces potential for malpositioning.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance verified via dimensional comparison, biocompatibility assessment (ISO 10993-1), and positional accuracy testing per ASTM F2554-2018 to confirm registration and display accuracy.
Technological Characteristics
Reusable aluminum and stainless steel instruments. Includes fixed/rotating trackers and pin guide. Interfaces with Medtronic StealthStation optical tracking system. Complies with ASTM F2554-2018 for positional accuracy. No software or electronics contained within the subject instruments themselves; they serve as passive markers/guides for the external navigation system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing spinal surgical procedures where stereotactic navigation is appropriate and anatomical structures (e.g., vertebrae) can be referenced against CT/MR models, fluoroscopy, or digitized landmarks.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.
Predicate Devices
Medtronic RIALTO™ SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the IPCT™ Powerease™ System, and Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for use with the StealthStation and IPC Powerease Systems (K161210)
IZI Medical Navigated Pedicle Access Kit (K191012)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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February 23, 2024
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SI-BONE, Inc. Daniel Cher SVP, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs 471 El Camino Real, Suite 101 Santa Clara, California 94050
Re: K232800
Trade/Device Name: Navigation Tracking Instruments Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLO Dated: January 23, 2024 Received: January 23, 2024
Dear Daniel Cher:
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) K232800
Device Name Navigation Tracking Instruments
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The SI-BONE Trackers and Universal Pin Guide are intended to enable navigation of SI-BONE instrumentation during spinal surgical procedures that utilize Medtronic StealthStation™ Systems and Stealth™ Technology. The SI-BONE Trackers and Universal Pin Guide are specifically designed for use with the Medtronic StealthStation® System, which is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model, finages, or digitized landmarks for the anatomy.
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### K232800
### 510(k) SUMMARY Navigation Tracking Instruments
#### I. 510(k) SUBMITTER
SI-BONE, Inc. 471 El Camino Real, Suite 101 Santa Clara, CA 95050 Phone: 408-207-0700 Fax: 408-557-8312
Contact Person: Daniel Cher, SVP, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
FDA Establishment Registration No.: 3007700286
Date Summary Prepared: February 22, 2024
#### II. DEVICE
| Trade Name of<br>Device: | Navigation Tracking Instruments |
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| Classification Name: | Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument |
| Classification: | II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 882.4560 Neurological Surgical Devices, Stereotaxic instrument<br>Product Code |
| Product code: | OLO |
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
| Primary Predicate Device | Manufacturer | 510(k)# | Clearance Date |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|---------|--------------------|
| Medtronic RIALTO™ SI Fusion System,<br>Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with<br>the IPCT™ Powerease™ System, and Medtronic<br>Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for use<br>with the StealthStation and IPC Powerease<br>Systems | Medtronic | K161210 | August 12,<br>2016 |
| Additional Predicate Devices | Manufacturer | 510(k)# | Clearance Date |
| Medtronic NavLock Trackers | Medtronic | K201327 | June 18, 2020 |
| IZI Medical Navigated Pedicle Access Kit | IZI Medical<br>Products | K191012 | August 7, 2019 |
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
SI-BONE's Navigation Tracking Instruments ("Trackers") consist of fixed and rotating elements and a pin guide. The Trackers are reusable and made from aluminum and stainless steel. The Trackers
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### K232800
have fixed elements (posts) that support connection with reflective spheres. The Trackers can be securely attached to instruments used to place SI-BONE's implants during surgical procedures. SI-BONE's Fixed Trackers replicate the function of the Medtronic TeraTrackers. SI-BONE's Rotating Trackers replicate the function of Medtronic NavLock Trackers. SI-BONE's Universal Pin Guide replicates the function of the Medtronic Universal Drill Guide. An additional instrument is included with Fixed Trackers to allow the attachment and removal of the Fixed Trackers from the navigated instrument mounts.
SI-BONE Trackers can be used with the Medtronic Stealth Technology to provide the surgeon access to dynamic, graphical representation of multi-plane 3D images) that indicate instrument and implant location in the body.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The SI-BONE Trackers and Universal Pin Guide are intended to enable navigation of SI-BONE instrumentation during spinal surgical procedures that utilize Medtronic StealthStation™ Systems and Stealth™ Technology. The SI-BONE Trackers and Universal Pin Guide are specifically designed for use with the Medtronic StealthStation® System, which is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks for the anatomy.
#### VI. SUMMARY OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The Navigation Tracking Instruments are substantially equivalent to their predicates in terms of intended use and indications for use, technological characteristics, materials, manufacturing methods, and principles of operation as the predicate devices: the Medtronic RIALTO™ SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the IPC™ Powerease™ System, and Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for use with the StealthStation and IPC Powerease Systems (most recently cleared in K161210) and the Medtronic NavLock Trackers (most recently cleared in K201327). Any differences between the Navigation Tracking Instruments and the predicate devices do not raise different or new questions of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, based on the intended use, indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation, the Navigation Tracking Instruments are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
SI-BONE performed comprehensive Design Verification Testing to demonstrate the safety and performance of SI-BONE's Navigation Tracking Instruments for its intended clinical use.
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
<sup>1</sup> Stealth™ Technology - a combination of hardware, software, tracking algorithms, image data merging, and specialized instruments to help guide the surgeon during surgical procedures (ref:
https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/neurological/surgical-navigationsystems/stealthstation.html).
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### Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility was assessed per ISO 10993-1. Biocompatibility testing is not required for the subject devices as raw materials and manufacturing materials and processes are identical to predicate devices.
### Positional Testing
SI-BONE Navigation Tracking Instruments underwent and passed testing to verify registration, appropriate display of information and positional accuracy. All product specifications were met. Testing was performed per guidance in ASTM F2554-2018 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Positional Accuracy of Computer Assisted Surgical Systems.
### Dimensional Verification
A one-to-one dimensional comparison was conducted to demonstrate substantially equivalent geometry that is critical to navigation accuracy.
#### VIII. CONCLUSION
The SI-BONE Navigation Tracking Instruments are substantially equivalent to both the primary and additional predicate instruments. The Navigation Tracking Instruments are substantially equivalent to its predicates in terms of intended use and indications for use, technological characteristics, materials, manufacturing methods, and principles of operation as the predicate devices: the Medtronic RIALTO™ SI Fusion System, Medtronic Reusable Instruments for Use with the IPC™ Powerease™ System, and Medtronic Navigated Manual Reusable Instruments for use with the StealthStation and IPC Powerease Systems (most recently cleared in K161210) and the Medtronic NavLock Trackers (most recently cleared in K201327) and IZI Medical's Navigated Pedicle Access Kit (most recently cleared in K191012). Any differences between the iFuse Navigation Tracking Instruments and the predicate devices do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, based on the intended use, indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation, the Navigation Tracking Instruments are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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