K241783 · Vy Spine, LLC · MAX · Mar 18, 2025 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K241783
Device Name
FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF
Applicant
Vy Spine, LLC
Product Code
MAX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Mar 18, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device systems are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion. The implants are intended to be used with legally cleared supplemental spinal fixation cleared for the implanted level. The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System is also intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The lumbar device is to be used in patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment. Hyperlordotic interbody devices (>20° lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental fixation or anterior buttress plate with posterior supplemental fixation.
Device Story
Intervertebral body fusion device; surgically implanted between vertebral bodies via anterior, lateral, or posterior approach. Additively manufactured Titanium 6Al-4V ELI implants; available in various shapes (cylindrical, rectangular, elliptical, hemi-cylindrical). Features lattice structure mimicking cancellous bone; surface treated with 20-40 nanoscale topography. Used by surgeons to facilitate spinal fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease. Provides structural support during bone healing; requires supplemental fixation. Benefits include stabilization of spinal segments and promotion of fusion.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Mechanical testing included axial compression, compressive shear (static and dynamic per ASTM F2077), and subsidence testing (per ASTM F2267).
Technological Characteristics
Material: Titanium 6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F3001-14). Additively manufactured with internal lattice structure. Surface: 20-40 nm topography. Form factor: Various anatomical shapes (cylindrical, rectangular, elliptical, hemi-cylindrical). No software or electrical components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intervertebral body fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) and up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at one or two contiguous lumbar levels (L2-S1). Requires six months of failed non-operative treatment. Must be used with autogenous bone graft and supplemental spinal fixation. Hyperlordotic devices (>20°) require specific anterior or anterior/posterior fixation.
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.
(c)
*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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Vy Spine, LLC Jordan Hendrickson Quality Operations Manager 545 W 500 South, Suite 100 Bountiful, Utah 84010
Re: K241783
Trade/Device Name: FortiVyTM OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX Dated: February 18, 2025 Received: February 18, 2025
Dear Jordan Hendrickson:
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 (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"
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(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 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).
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Sincerely,
# Katherine D. Kavlock -S
for
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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K241783
Device Name FortiVyTM OsteoVyTM Lumbar IBF System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device systems are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion. The implants are intended to be used with legally cleared supplemental spinal fixation cleared for the implanted level.
The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System is also intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The lumbar device is to be used in patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment.
Hyperlordotic interbody devices (>20° lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental fixation or anterior buttress plate with posterior supplemental fixation.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510(k) Summary
17 February 2025
Vy Spine, LLC 545 W 500 South Suite 100 Bountiful, UT 84010 Telephone: 866-489-7746 850-597-8571 Fax:
Contact: Jordan Hendrickson Operations Manager
Common or Usual Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System Proposed Proprietary or Trade Name: Class II, Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Classification Name: Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Product Code: MAX
### Substantial Equivalence
The FortiVy™ OsteoVyIM Lumbar IBF System is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device LumiVy™ Lumbar IBF System (K233807) and the secondary predicate devices UniVy™ Osteo Vy™ Cervical IBF System (K223513), Reliance Lumbar IBF System (K183049) and Nexxt Spine Matrixx System (K193370). The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System is equivalent to these commercially available devices in terms of material, intended use, levels of attachment, size, sterility, methods of attachment and use with supplemental fixation.
#### Device Description
The purpose of this 510(k) submission is to introduce the FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System. The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System device is intended to be used as an intervertebral body fusion device. The device is surgically implanted between vertebral bodies from an anterior, lateral, or posterior surgical approach. The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System device is available in multiple anatomical shapes and sizes to accommodate various vertebral bodies. These include smaller cylindrical and rectangular shapes, elongated elliptical shapes, and larger hemi-cylindrical shapes. The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF components are additively manufactured using Titanium 6Al-4V ELI conforming to ASTM F3001-14. The FortiVy™ OsteoVy™-Ti NanoVy™-HA Lumbar IBF device has been treated with a 20-40 nanoscale topography on the entirety of the implant surface, in addition to macro-/micro-scale topography existing from prior to treatment.
#### Intended Use/Indications for Use
The FortiVyTM OsteoVyTM Lumbar IBF System is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The device systems are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion. The implants are intended to be used with legally cleared supplemental spinal fixation cleared for the implanted level.
The FortiVy™ OsteoVyTM Lumbar IBF System is also intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease
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(DDD) with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The lumbar device is to be used in patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment.
Hyperlordotic interbody devices (>20° lordosis) must be used with at least anterior supplemental fixation or anterior buttress plate with posterior supplemental fixation.
## Non-Clinical Testing
Axial compression and compressive shear mechanical testing in both static and dynamic loadings (per ASTM F2077) was performed on the FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF components. Subsidence testing (per ASTM F2267) was also conducted.
### Technological Modifications
The subject FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF System differs from the primary predicate device in terms of utilizing additive manufacturing techniques using Titanium 6A1-4V material. A unique lattice structure mimicking cancellous bone similar to that used in the secondary predicate UniVyTM OsteoVy™ Cervical IBF System device permeates each subject device's footprint.
### Technological Characteristics
The subject FortiVy™ OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF components are substantially equivalent to other predicate devices cleared by the FDA for commercial distribution in the United States. The subject device has equivalent technological characteristics to its predicate devices in areas including design, intended use, material composition, and function. This device does not contain software or electrical equipment.
#### Conclusions
The nonclinical tests demonstrate that the FortiVyTM OsteoVy™ Lumbar IBF is as safe, as effective, and performs as well or better than a legally marketed predicate device.
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