The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers (SPIRA® Open Matrix ALIF, SPIRA® Open Matrix LLF and SPIRA®-O Open Matrix Lateral Anterior Lumbar interbody fusion devices indicated for use at one or more levels of the thoracic spine (T1-T12), thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), or lumbosacral spine (L1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in patients with the following indications: degenerative discase (DDD), disc herniation (with myelopathy and/or radiculopathy), spondylolisthesis, deformity (degenerative scoliosis or kyphosis). spinal stenosis, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. The SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers are intended to be used with additional FDAcleared supplemental fixation systems. The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers system must be used with autogenous or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft. The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System is indicated for use at one or more levels from L1-S1 as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with the following indications: degenerative disc disease (DDD), disc herniation (with myelopathy and/or radiculopathy) spondylolisthesis, deformity (degenerative scoliosis or kyphosis), spinal stenosis and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. Patients should have received 6 months of nonoperative treatment prior to treatment with the devices. The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System spacers must be used with autogenous bone graft or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft. These devices are intended to be used with or without three screws and/or anchors which accompany these implants. These spacers are intended for use with additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation. In addition, these spacers are intended for stand-alone use in patients with DDD at one or two contiguous levels only when ≤20° lordotic implants are used with three screws per implant. Other configurations of this system are not intended for stand-alone use and must be used with additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation.
Device Story
SPIRA Anterior Lumbar Spacers are interbody fusion devices with open matrix design; facilitate fusion via packing with autogenous/allogenic bone graft. SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System includes integrated bone screws/anchors and blocking screws to secure disc space; features structural arches for load distribution. Implants inserted via anterior or anterior oblique lateral approach; rough surfaces on superior/inferior faces prevent migration. Used in clinical settings by surgeons for spinal fusion procedures. Benefits include stabilization of spinal segments and promotion of bone fusion in patients with degenerative conditions. Stand-alone use permitted for SPIRA-A under specific lordotic/screw configurations; otherwise requires supplemental fixation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performed static/dynamic compression shear (ASTM F2077), axial compression (ASTM F2077), subsidence (ASTM F2267), expulsion, static/dynamic bending (ASTM F2193), and anchor impaction testing. Finite Element Analysis and geometric comparisons conducted for SPIRA-O.
Technological Characteristics
Additively manufactured titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) per ASTM F3001 (spacers/anchors) and ASTM F136 (screws). Open matrix spiral support design. Rough surface finish. Integrated fixation via screws/anchors with blocking mechanism.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with DDD, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, deformity, spinal stenosis, or failed previous fusion requiring spinal fusion at T1-S1 (depending on specific device configuration). Requires 6 months of prior non-operative treatment. Must be used with autogenous or allogenic bone graft.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
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*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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July 12, 2024
Camber Spine Technologies % Christine Scifert Partner MRC Global 9085 E. Mineral Circle. Suite 110 Centennial, Colorado 80112
Re: K234077
Trade/Device Name: SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX, OVD, PHM Dated: June 13, 2024 Received: June 13, 2024
Dear Christine Scifert:
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 OS 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).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
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,
# Brent Showalter -S
Brent Showalter, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal 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) K234077
Device Name SPIRA Anterior Lumbar Spacers
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers (SPIRA® Open Matrix ALIF, SPIRA® Open Matrix LLF and SPIRA®-O Open Matrix Lateral Anterior Lumbar interbody fusion devices indicated for use at one or more levels of the thoracic spine (T1-T12), thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), or lumbosacral spine (L1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in patients with the following indications: degenerative discase (DDD), disc herniation (with myelopathy and/or radiculopathy), spondylolisthesis, deformity (degenerative scoliosis or kyphosis). spinal stenosis, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. The SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers are intended to be used with additional FDAcleared supplemental fixation systems. The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers system must be used with autogenous or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft.
The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System is indicated for use at one or more levels from L1-S1 as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with the following indications: degenerative disc disease (DDD), disc herniation (with myelopathy and/or radiculopathy) spondylolisthesis, deformity (degenerative scoliosis or kyphosis), spinal stenosis and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. Patients should have received 6 months of nonoperative treatment prior to treatment with the devices. The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System spacers must be used with autogenous bone graft or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft. These devices are intended to be used with or without three screws and/or anchors which accompany these implants. These spacers are intended for use with additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation. In addition, these spacers are intended for stand-alone use in patients with DDD at one or two contiguous levels only when ≤20° lordotic implants are used with three screws per implant. Other configurations of this system are not intended for stand-alone use and must be used with additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation.
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## 510(k) Summary Camber SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers 9 July 2024
| Company: | Camber Spine Technologies<br>501 Allendale Rd<br>King of Prussia, PA 19406<br>(484) 427-7060 |
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| Company Contact: | Brooks McAdam<br>Chief Executive Officer<br>(484) 427-7060<br>bmcadam@cambermedtech.com |
| Official Correspondent: | Christine Scifert – MRC Global, LLC<br>Christine.scifert@askmrcglobal.com<br>901-831-8053 |
| Trade Name: | Camber SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers |
| Common Name: | Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar<br>Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar<br>Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Thoracic |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3080 (Intervertebral body fusion device) |
| Panel: | Orthopedic |
| Product Code: | MAX, OVD, PHM |
## Device Description:
The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar interbody fusion devices that have an open matrix design to permit packing with autogenous graft material to facilitate fusion. The subject submission seeks to expand the indications of the existing SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers (SPIRA® Open Matrix ALIF and SPIRA® Open Matrix LLIF). Additionally, this submission seeks to expand the anterior lumbar spacer options by adding the subject SPIRA®-O Open Matrix Lateral Anterior Lumbar Spacers components to the SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers as well as add the SPIRA®-A Integrated Fixation System.
The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA®-O Open Matrix Lateral Anterior Lumbar Spacers are interbody fusion devices with an open matrix design consisting primarily of spiral support members to permit bone growth (i.e., interbody fusion) throughout the implants may be inserted from an anterior oblique lateral approach. The superior and inferior surfaces of the device have a rough surface to help
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prevent movement of the device while fusion takes place. The implants are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate varies patient anatomies.
The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA®-A Integrated Fixation System is an anterior lumbar interbody fusion device that has an open matrix design to permit packing with autogenous and/or allogenous graft material to facilitate fusion as well as additional fixation options to secure the idsc space. The superior and inferior surfaces of the device have a rough surface to help prevent movement of the device while fusion takes place, and structural arched to help distribute load across the joint space. The device contains three holes to insert bone screws or anchors for integrated fixation, as well as blocking screws to prevent fixation back-out. Patients with previous non-fusion spinal surgery at the treated level may be treated.
Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers, SPIRA®-A Integrated Fixation System blocker screws, and bone anchors are additively manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) that conforms to ASTM F3001. The SPIRA®-A Integrated Fixation System bone screws are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) per ASTM F136.
#### Indications for Use:
The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers (SPIRA® Open Matrix ALIF, SPIRA® Open Matrix LLIF and SPIRA®-O Open Matrix Lateral Anterior Lumbar interbody fusion devices indicated for use at one or more levels of the thoracic spine (T1-T12), thoracolumbar junction (712-L1), or lumbosacral spine (L1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in patients with the following indications: degenerative disc discase (DDD), disc herniation (with myelopathy and/or radiculopathy), spondylolisthesis, deformity (degenerative scoliosis or kyphosis). and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. The SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers are intended to be used with additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation systems. The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers system must be used with autogenous or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft.
The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System is indicated for use at one or more levels from L1-S1 as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with the following indications: degenerative disc disease (DDD), disc herniation (with myelopathy and/or radiculopathy) spondylolisthesis, deformity (degenerative scoliosis or kyphosis), spinal stenosis and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. Patients should have received 6 months of nonoperative treatment prior to treatment with the devices. The Camber Spine Technologies SPIRA-A Integrated Fixation System spacers must be used with autogenous bone graft or allogenic bone graft composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft. These devices are intended to be used with or without three screws and/or anchors which accompany these implants. These spacers are intended for use with additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation, these spacers are intended for stand-alone use in patients with DDD at one or two contiguous levels only when ≤20° lordotic implants are used with three
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screws per implant. Otherwise, all other configurations of this system are not intended for stand-alone use and must be used with additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation.
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#### Substantial Equivalence:
The subject SPIRA® Anterior Lumbar Spacers are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
#### Primary Predicate:
- Camber Spine Technologies - SPIRA® Open Matrix ALIF (K162986, K190483)
#### Secondary Predicate:
- . Camber Spine Technologies – SPIRA® Open Matrix LLIF (K190483)
- Globus Medical - HEDRON IA (K222270, K203278, K191391)
- . 4Web - Anterior Spine Truss System - Stand Alone (ASTS-SA) Interbody Fusion Device (K200002)
- CoreLink, LLC CoreLink® M3™ Stand-Alone Anterior Lumbar System (K180814) ●
- Globus Medical – CORBEL Spacers (K201087)
The subject SPIRA®-O Open Matrix Lateral Anterior Lumbar Spacer is similar in design and identical in indications for use to the predicate SPIRA® Open Matrix ALIF and SPIRA® Open Matrix LLIF devices (K190483). The subject device SPIRA®-A Integrated is most similar in design and indications for use to the predicate Globus Medical HEDRON IA and CORBEL spacers. The materials of the subject devices are identical to those of the predicate devices. Analysis has shown that the SPIRA®-O devices are not expected to introduce a new worst case compared to the predicate SPIRA® Open Matrix ALIF devices and testing shows that the subject SPIRA®-A Integrated meets or exceeds the values of previously cleared devices. Therefore, it is concluded that the subject device demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicate devices and no new issues of safety and effectiveness have been created.
#### Performance Testing:
The following mechanical testing has been performed on the SPIRA®-A Integrated Fixation System: static and dynamic compression shear per ASMT F2077, static and dynamic axial compression per ASTM F2077, subsidence per ASTM F2267, expulsion, static and dynamic bending per ASTM F2193, and anchor impaction testing. Finite Element Analysis and geometric comparisons were conducted on the subject SPIRA®-O devices in comparison to the predicate. The results all tests and analysis have shown the subject devices to be substantially equivalent to the predicate interbody devices.
## Conclusion:
Based on the test results and the comparison to the predicate devices, the subject device is determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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