Anthology Hip Stems; CPCS Hip Stems; Femoral Heads; R3 Acetabular Liners; Spectron Hip Stems; Synergy Hip Stems
K240783 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · JDI · Oct 21, 2024 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K240783
Device Name
Anthology Hip Stems; CPCS Hip Stems; Femoral Heads; R3 Acetabular Liners; Spectron Hip Stems; Synergy Hip Stems
Applicant
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product Code
JDI · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Hip components are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant. Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracture-dislocation of the hip; and correction of deformity. Total hip systems may be indicated for use (i) without bone cement, or (ii) for use with or without bone cement. Refer to the product labeling and literature for specific applications. Some of the diagnoses listed above may increase risk of complications and reduce the chance of a satisfactory result. Specifically, an increased risk of complications for revision surgery for any reason has been documented in the literature. Patient selection factors such as age, weight, and activity level can negatively affect implant longevity and increase the risk of revision surgery. Literature has shown a high likelihood of revision in younger, heavier, or more active patients. Specifically, the risk of complications is greater in obese and morbidly obese patients. The Anthology Hip System, CPCS Cemented Hip System, and Synergy Hip System are for primary surgeries only. The TANDEM Unipolar and Bipolar Hip System is indicated for use in patients not suitable for total hip arthroplasty, with a non-functional femoral head due to femoral neck fracture. Acetabular Hip Components are individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of degenerative joint disease or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, and traumatic arthritis. Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, congenital dysplasia, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques, and fracture-dislocation of the hip. The Constrained Liners are indicated for primary or revision patients at hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease or intraoperative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered.
Device Story
Orthopedic hip system components (stems, femoral heads, acetabular liners) used in primary and revision hip arthroplasty; implanted by surgeons in clinical settings. Device functions as mechanical replacement for damaged hip joint structures. This submission updates legacy design components and adds MR safety labeling. No software or active electronic components involved. Benefits include restoration of hip function and mobility for patients with degenerative joint disease or trauma.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including MRI compatibility testing per ASTM F2052, F2213, F2182-19e2, and F2119, and assessment of iterative design modifications.
Technological Characteristics
Hip joint prosthesis components (stems, heads, liners). Materials and design are consistent with predicate Smith & Nephew systems. MRI compatibility testing performed per ASTM F2052 (displacement), ASTM F2213 (torque), ASTM F2182-19e2 (RF heating), and ASTM F2119 (artifact).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing primary or revision hip surgery due to trauma, NIDJD (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, etc.), inflammatory degenerative joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis, congenital dysplasia), or femoral/pelvic fractures. Includes specific indications for constrained liners in patients at high risk of dislocation. Contraindicated for patients where other treatments are sufficient; caution advised for obese, younger, or highly active patients due to increased revision risk.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and an acetabular resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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October 21, 2024
Smith & Nephew, Inc. Laurel Arrigona Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1450 East Brooks Road Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Re: K240783
Trade/Device Name: Anthology Hip Stems; CPCS Hip Stems; Femoral Heads; R3 Acetabular Liners; Spectron Hip Stems; Synergy Hip Stems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3350 Regulation Name: Hip Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JDI, LPH, MEH, LZO, LWJ, KWY, MBL, KWZ Dated: September 17, 2024 Received: September 19, 2024
Dear Laurel Arrigona:
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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
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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Sincerely,
# Limin Sun -S
Limin Sun, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty 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) K240783
### Device Name
Anthology Hip System, CPCS Cemented Hip System, Femoral Heads, Spectron Hip System, Synergy Hip System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Hip components are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.
Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, atthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracture-dislocation of the hip; and correction of deformity.
Total hip systems may be indicated for use (i) without bone cement, or (ii) for use with or without bone cement. Refer to the product labeling and literature for specific applications.
Some of the diagnoses listed above may increase risk of complications and reduce the chance of a satisfactory result. Specifically, an increased risk of complications for revision surgery for any reason has been documented in the literature. Patient selection factors such as age, weight, and activity level can negatively affect implant longevity and increase the risk of revision surgery. Literature has shown a high likelihood of revision in younger, heavier, or more active patients. Specifically, the risk of complications is greater in obese and morbidly obese patients.
The Anthology Hip System, CPCS Cemented Hip System, and Synergy Hip System are for primary surgeries only.
The TANDEM Unipolar and Bipolar Hip System is indicated for use in patients not suitable for total hip arthroplasty, with a non-functional femoral head due to femoral neck fracture.
Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*)
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# Indications for Use
K240783 p.2/2
510(k) Number (if known) K240783
Device Name R3 Acetabular System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Acetabular Hip Components are individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of degenerative joint disease or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, and traumatic arthritis.
Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including theumatoid arthritis, congenital dysplasia. femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques, and fracture-dislocation of the hip.
The Constrained Liners are indicated for primary or revision patients at hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease or intraoperative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered.
Some of the diagnoses listed above are associated with an increased risk of complications and reduced chance of a satisfactory short- and long-term outcomes. Specifically, an increased risk of complications to revision surgeries for any reason has been documented in the literature. Patient selection factors such as age, weight, and activity level may negatively affect implant longevity and increase the risk of revision surgery. Literature has shown a higher likelihood of revision in younger, heavier and/or more active patients. Specifications is higher in obese patients.
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| Submitted by: | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopaedic Division<br>1450 Brooks Road<br>Memphis, TN 38116 |
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| Date of Submission: | October 19, 2024 |
| Contact Person: | Laurel Arrigona<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br><a href="mailto:Laurel.arrigona@smith-nephew.com">Laurel.arrigona@smith-nephew.com</a><br>Mobile: (682)758-2312 |
| Name of Device: | Anthology Hip Stems<br>CPCS Hip Stems<br>Femoral Heads<br>R3 Acetabular System<br>Spectron Hip Stems<br>Synergy Hip Stems |
| Common Name: | Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer,<br>cemented<br>Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented,<br>metal/polymer, porous<br>Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented,<br>metal/polymer, non-porous, calcium phosphate<br>Prostheses, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer,<br>porous uncemented<br>Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer,<br>uncemented<br>Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained,<br>metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, |
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| Device Classification Name and<br>Reference: | uncemented<br>Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or<br>uncemented, metal/polymer<br>Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer,<br>cemented or uncemented<br>21 CFR 888.3350 Hip joint metal/polymer semi-<br>constrained cemented prosthesis<br>21 CFR 888.3358 Hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-<br>constrained porous-coated uncemented prosthesis<br>21 CFR 888.3353 Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer<br>semi-constrained cemented or nonporous<br>uncemented prosthesis<br>21 CFR 888.3360 Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metallic<br>cemented or uncemented prosthesis<br>21 CFR 888.3310 Hip joint metal/polymer<br>constrained cemented or uncemented prosthesis<br>21 CFR 888.3390 Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip)<br>metal/polymer cemented or uncemented<br>prosthesis |
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| Device Class: | Class II |
| Panel Code: | Orthopaedics/87 |
| Product Code: | JDI, MBL, MEH, LPH, LWJ, LZO, KWZ, KWY |
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## Predicate Devices:
| Manufacturer | Description | Submission<br>Number | Clearance<br>Date |
|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------|
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Anthology Hip Stems | K052792 | 10/07/2005 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Global Taper Spectron Hip Stems | K970351 | 02/28/1997 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Global Taper Tapered Hip System,<br>GT Spectron | K963509 | 01/27/1997 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | R3 Multi-Hole Shells and 36mm<br>XLPE Acetabular Liners | K092386 | 11/03/2009 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | R3 XLPE Liners | K113848 | 04/27/2012 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Reflection 3 Acetabular System | K070756 | 06/06/2007 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc | Porous and Non-Porous Revision<br>Hip Stems of the Revision Hip<br>System and Heads with Global<br>Taper | K963486 | 11/27/1996 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Smith & Nephew Hip Systems | K211176 | 07/01/2022 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Smith & Nephew MDF Revision Hip<br>System | K081124 | 07/31/2008 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Spectron Extra-Small Straight<br>Femoral Prosthesis | K831884 | 09/20/1983 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Spectron Long, Straight Femoral<br>Prosthesis | K823722 | 03/08/1983 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Synergy Cemented Hip Stem | K990369 | 03/12/1999 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Synergy Porous Size 8 Hip Stem | K991485 | 07/12/1999 |
| Smith & Nephew,<br>Inc. | Total Hip Femoral Heads - 12/14<br>Taper | K021673 | 06/11/2002 |
# Device Description:
The purpose of this Traditional 510(k) is the following:
- 1. To add the MR safety information to the product labels and update the MR information within the package insert for the Smith & Nephew Hip Systems included within the scope of this 510(k), and
- 2. To address several iterative legacy design changes made to the subject hip system components.
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# Indications for Use
Total Hip Systems Anthology Hip System, CPCS Cemented Hip System, Femoral Heads, Spectron Hip System, Synergy Hip System
Hip components are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of trauma or noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or any of its composite diaqnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.
Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies, and congenital dysplasia; treatments of nonunion, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques; endoprosthesis, femoral osteotomy, or Girdlestone resection; fracturedislocations of the hip; and correction of deformity.
Total hip systems may be indicated for use (i) with bone cement, (ii) without bone cement, or (iii) for use with or without bone cement. Refer to the product labeling and literature for specific applications.
Some of the diagnoses listed above may increase risk of complications and reduce the chance of a satisfactory result. Specifically, an increased risk of complications for revision surgery for any reason has been documented in the literature. Patient selection factors such as aqe, weight, and activity level can negatively affect implant longevity and increase the risk of revision surgery. Literature has shown a high likelihood of revision in younger, heavier or more active patients. Specifically, the risk of complications is greater in obese and morbidly obese patients.
The Anthology Hip System, CPCS Cemented Hip System, and Synergy Hip System are for primary surgeries only.
The TANDEM Unipolar and Bipolar Hip System is indicated for use in patients not suitable for total hip arthroplasty, with a non-functional femoral head due to femoral neck fracture.
Acetabular Hip Systems R3 Acetabular System
Acetabular Hip Components are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and
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revision surgery where other treatments or devices have failed in rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of degenerative joint disease or any of its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, and traumatic arthritis.
Hip components are also indicated for inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis, congenital dysplasia, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques, and fracture-dislocations of the hip.
The Constrained Liners are indicated for primary or revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease or intraoperative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered.
Some of the diagnoses listed above are associated with an increased risk of complications and reduced chance of a satisfactory short- and long-term outcomes. Specifically, an increased risk of complications to revision surgeries for any reason has been documented in the literature. Patient selection factors such as age, weight, and activity level can negatively affect implant longevity and increase the risk of revision surgery. Literature has shown a high likelihood of revision in younger, heavier and/or more active patients. Specifically, the risk of complications is higher in obese patients.
# Technological Characteristics
The device design and material of the subject Smith & Nephew Hip System devices are similar to the predicate Smith & Nephew Hip System devices cleared under the premarket notifications listed as predicates.
# Performance Data
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) compatibility testing was conducted as per the FDA's guidance "Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic (MR) Environment", May 20, 2021 and the standards listed below .
- Magnetically induced displacement force (ASTM F2052)
- Magnetically induced torque (ASTM F2213)
- Radiofrequency (RF) induced heating (ASTM F2182-19e2, IEC 60601-2-33, ISO/TS 10974:2018E)
- . MR image artifact (ASTM F2119)
Additional testing was conducted to assess the modifications made to the subject Smith
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& Nephew Hip Systems devices against their predicates.
# Conclusion
The subject modified Smith & Nephew Hip Systems devices, comprised of Anthology Hip Stems, CPCS Hip Stems, Femoral Heads, R3 Acetabular System, Spectron Hip Stems, and Synergy Hip Stems, are substantially equivalent to their predicate devices. Additionally, MR labelling can be added to the subject devices due to the applicability of test results previously reviewed and cleared via K211176.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.