NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System: The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of distal femoral (NCB DF), proximal humeral (NCB PH), and proximal tibial (NCB PT) fractures and osteotomies. NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System: The NCB Periprosthetic Femur Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of femoral fractures and osteotomies, including periprosthetic fractures. If combined with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate and Connection Screw, the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate is additionally indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of greater trochanter fractures and osteotomies including re-attachment of the greater trochanter following fracture and osteotomy in total hip arthroplasty. The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate and Connection Screw can only be used in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate. NCB® Cable Button: The NCB Cable Button for the NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System in combination with the Zimmer Biomet NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System and Cable-Ready System Cerclage Cables is indicated for temporary internal fixation of fractures and osteotomies. NCB® Straight Narrow Shaft Plate: The NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plate is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of humeral and tibial shaft fractures and osteotomies, including periprosthetic fractures.
Device Story
System comprises metallic bone plates, screws, locking caps, and cable buttons for orthopedic fracture fixation. Plates feature polyaxial screw holes (30° cone) allowing screw locking; function as internal fixators to minimize periosteal blood supply impairment. Non-contact bridging concept enabled by optional 1, 2, or 3 mm spacers. Cable button provides positioning point for cerclage cables. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/surgical settings for stabilization of long bone fractures and osteotomies. Provides rigid fixation to facilitate bone healing. No software or electronic components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing only, including MR compatibility evaluation per ASTM F2503-20, F2119-07R13, F2213-17, F2052-21, and F2182-19E02.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium alloy Protasul-64 (Ti-6Al-4V, ISO 5832-3/ASTM F136), cpTi (ISO 5832-2/ASTM F67), Protasul-100 (Ti-6Al-7Nb, ISO 5832-11/ASTM F1295), and 1.4441 stainless steel (ISO 5832-1/ASTM F138-F139). Principle: Polyaxial locking plate system with non-contact bridging spacers. Energy source: None (mechanical). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of the distal femur, proximal humerus, proximal tibia, and femoral shaft, including periprosthetic fractures. Also indicated for greater trochanter fractures and osteotomies, including re-attachment following total hip arthroplasty.
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.
Predicate Devices
NCB Plating System Distal Femur and Proximal Tibia (K192217)
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August 15, 2024
Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH Melanie Mitrov Regulatory Affairs Sr Specialist Sulzerallee 8 Winterthur, ZH 8404 Switzerland
Re: K241754
Trade/Device Name: NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System: NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System: NCB® Cable Button; NCB® Straight Narrow Shaft Plate 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: June 14, 2024 Received: June 18, 2024
Dear Melanie Mitrov:
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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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-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-reportmedical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
# Christopher Ferreira -S
Christopher Ferreira, M.S. 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)
K241754
Device Name
NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System;
NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System;
NCB® Cable Button;
NCB® Straight Narrow Shaft Plate
Indications for Use (Describe)
NCB® Polvaxial Locking Plate System:
The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of distal femoral (NCB DF), proximal humeral (NCB PH), and proximal tibial (NCB PT) fractures and osteotomies.
NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System:
The NCB Periprosthetic Femur Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of femoral fractures and osteotomies, including periprosthetic fractures.
If combined with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate and Connection Screw, the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate is additionally indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of greater trochanter fractures and osteotomies including re-attachment of the greater trochanter following fracture and osteotomy in total hip arthroplasty.
The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate and Connection Screw can only be used in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate.
NCB® Cable Button:
The NCB Cable Button for the NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System in combination with the Zimmer Biomet NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System and Cable-Ready System Cerclage Cables is indicated for temporary internal fixation of fractures and osteotomies.
NCB® Straight Narrow Shaft Plate
The NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plate is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of humeral and tibial shaft fractures and osteotomies, including periprosthetic fractures.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| | | | K241754 | |
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| 510(k) Summary | | | | Prepared on: 2024-06-18 |
| Contact Details | | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(1) | |
| Applicant Name | | Zimmer Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH | | |
| Applicant Address | | Sulzerallee 8 Winterthur ZH 8404 Switzerland | | |
| Applicant Contact Telephone | | +41791530853 | | |
| Applicant Contact | | Mrs. Melanie Mitrov | | |
| Applicant Contact Email | | melanie.mitrov@zimmerbiomet.com | | |
| Device Name | | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2) | |
| Device Trade Name | | NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System;<br>NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System;<br>NCB® Cable Button ;<br>NCB® Straight Narrow Shaft Plate | | |
| Common Name | | Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and<br>accessories | | |
| Classification Name | | Plate, Fixation, Bone | | |
| Regulation Number | | 888.3030 | | |
| Product Code(s) | | HRS, HWC | | |
| Legally Marketed Predicate Devices | | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) | |
| Predicate # | Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) | | Product Code | |
| K192217 | NCB Plating System Distal Femur and Proximal Tibia | | HRS | |
| K192021 | NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System | | HRS | |
| K081759 | NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System, Proximal Humeral Plates | | HRS | |
| K061211 | NCB Plating System, Proximal Tibia Plates | | HRS | |
| K042695 | NCB Plating System | | HRS | |
| K120772 | NCB PERIPROSTHETIC TROCHANTER PLATES AND SCREW | | HRS | |
| K100111 | NCB Periprosthetic Femur Polyaxial Locking Plate System | | HRS | |
| K113718 | NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plates | | HRS | |
| Device Description Summary | | | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4) |
NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System
The NCB (Non-Contact-Bridging) Polyaxial Locking Plate System is a plate solution intended for the treatures and
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K241754 osteotomies of the distal femur (NCB DF), proximal humerus (NCB PH) and proximal tibia (NCB PT). NCB plate holes allow for polyaxial screw placement (30° cone) with subsequent screw locking, the screws can act as lag screws and be used for fracture reduction. In the locked mode, the plates act as an internal fixator without contact between the plate and the risk of periosteal blood supply impairment.
An additional extension tuberculum minus plate can be assembled to the humeral plate with cerclage wire technique for fixation of anteroposterior (AP) tuberculum minus fractures. NCB femoral, humeral and tibial plates, cortical, cancellous and cannulated screws, locking cap, blind screw inserts and spacers are made from titanium alloy Protasul®-64 (Ti-6Al-4V - ISO 5832-3/ASTM F136). The tuberculum minus plate is made from cpTi (ISO 5832-2/ASTM F67), cortical screws from titanium alloy Protasul-100 (Ti-6Al-7Nb ISO 5832-11/ASTM F1295) and the cerclage wire from 1.4441 stainless steel Protasul-S (ISO 5832-1/ASTM F138-F139). NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System
The NCB (Non-Contact-Bridging) Periprosthetic Femur Plate System is a line of polyaxial locking plates for the treatment of femoral fractures, particularly of periprosthetic femoral fractures. The system consists of Proximal Femur Plates, Curved Shaft Plates, Trochanter Plates and a Connection Screw. The NCB System technology allows for polyaxial screw placement (30° cone) with screw locking achieved with the use of locking caps that are threaded into the locked mode the NCB Periprosthetic Plate acts as an internal fixator without contact between the bone suface, reducing the risk of periosteal blood supply impairment. This Non-Contact Bridging concept can be specifically controlled through the use of 1, 2, or 3 mm spacers, which are threaded into the plate holes prior to plate insertion.
Additionally, within this system, the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates used in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plates for the treatment of proximal femoral fractures, which includes greater trochanter fractures and osteotomies. The Connection Screw for NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate is used to attach the Proximal Femur Plate. The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates contain threaded conical holes which allow for monoaxial screw placement using locking screws with threaded heads. Non-locking cortical screws can also be used.
The NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plates are available in five lengths (Length=245mm, 324mm, 363mm, 401mm) which can be used either as standalone implants or in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates. The NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate short (Length=115 mm) is used only in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates. The NCB Curved Shaft Plates are also included in the NCB Periprosthetic Femur Plate System and are specifically designed for the femur. The Proximal Femur Plates, Distal Femur Plates, Trochanter Plates and Connection Screw are made of a titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V (Protasul®-64WF) ISO 5832-3).
NCB Cable Button for NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate
The NCB (Non-Contact-Bridging) Cable Button for NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate is a temporary internal fixation component used in conjunction with Zimmer Biomet NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System Cerclage Cables. The Cable Button is threaded into a vacant screw hole of the Zimmer Biomet NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System and provides a positioning point for a Cerclage Cable.
The Cable Button is made of titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V (Protasul®-64WF) ISO 5832-3) and has a color anodization (Type III). NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plate
The NCB (Non-Contact-Bridging) Straight Narrow Shaft Plate is a line of polyaxial locking plates for the treatment of humeral and tibial shaft fractures, including periprosthetic fractures. The NCB System technology allows for polyaxial screw placement (30° cone) with screw locking achieved with the use of locking caps that are threaded into the locked mode the NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plate acts as an internal fixator without contact between the plate and the risk of periosteal blood supply impairment. This Non-Contact-Bridging concept can be specifically controlled through the use of 1, 2, or 3 mm spacers, which are threaded into the plate holes prior to plate insertion.
The NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plate is made of Titanium alloy [Ti6Al4V (Protasul®-64WF) ISO 5832-3].
# Intended Use/Indications for Use
# 21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)
### NCB® Polyaxial Locking Plate System:
The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System is internal fixation and stabilization of distal femoral (NCB DF), proximal humeral (NCB PH), and proximal tibial (NCB PT) fractures and osteotomies.
NCB® Periprosthetic Femur Plate System:
The NCB Periprosthetic Femur Plate System is internal fixation and stabilization of femoral fractures and osteotomies, including periprosthetic fractures.
If combined with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate and Connection Screw, the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate is additionally indicated for temporary internal fixation of greater trochanter fractures and osteotomies including reattachment of the greater trochanter following fracture and osteotomy in total hip arthroplasty.
The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate and Connection Screw can only be used in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate.
NCB® Cable Button:
The NCB Cable Button for the NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System in combination with the Zimmer Biomet NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System and Cable-Ready System Cerclage Cables is indicated for temporary internal fixation of fractures and osteotomies.
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### NCB® Straight Narrow Shaft Plate
The NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plate is indicated for temporary internal fixation of humeral and tibial shaft fractures and osteotomies, including periprosthetic fractures.
# Indications for Use Comparison
The indications are similar between the predicate and the subject device.
# Technological Comparison
Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System, The NCB Periprosthetic Femur Polyaxial Locking Plate System (including the Trochanter Plate and the Cable Button) and NCB Straight Narrow Shaft Plate are similar in intended use and identical in basic shape, material and performance characteristics to the predicate devices. There is no change in the fundamental scientific technology shared by both the subject device and predicate device and therefore the technological characteristics do not raise and effectiveness.
#### Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions 21 CFR 807.92(b)
Evaluation of MR compatibility to support MR Conditional labeling ·ASTM F2503-20 (Labeling) ·ASTM F2119-07R13 (Artifact) ·ASTM F2213-17 (Torque) · ASTM F2052-21 (Displacement Force) •ASTM F2182-19E02 (RF-heating) – Preliminary Phantom Eval.
Clinical data and conclusions were not needed for this device.
The subject devices have identical intended use and identical indications for use as the predicate devices use the same operating principle, incorporate the same basic design and are manufactured and sterilized using the same materials and processes as the predicate devices.
Except for the modifications to the labeling described in this subject devices are identical to the predicate devices, and the performance data and analyses demonstrate that:
any differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness as established with performance testing; and •the subject devices are as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate devices.
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