Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: - Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis - Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis - Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia - Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture - Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement Signature Orthopaedics’ Origin, Origin TT, Aria, Remedy, Origin-NS, Pegasus, Spartan, World and Everglade Hip femoral stems, SignaSure Cementless Cups, Logical and World Acetabular Cups are intended for cementless fixation only. Signature Orthopaedics’ Evolve, Cemented TSI (both CoCr and HNSS variants), and Origin Cemented femoral stems and SignaSure Cemented Cups are intended for cemented fixation only. Signature Orthopaedics’ SignaSure Logical/World Metal Insert is indicated for use with a cementless Signature Orthopaedics’ Logical/World Acetabular Cup to provide dual mobility articulation. Signature Orthopaedics' constrained liner components are indicated particularly for patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease or intraoperative instability. Signature Orthopaedics’ Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are intended for hemi-hip arthroplasty only, where the natural acetabulum does not require replacement. The Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are indicated for bone fractures or pathologies involving only the femoral head/neck and/or proximal femur, such as: - Acute femoral head or neck fracture - Fracture dislocation of the hip - Avascular necrosis of the femoral head - Non-union of femoral neck fractures - Certain high subcapital and femoral neck fractures in the elderly - Degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head
Device Story
Origin™ Cemented Hip Stem; straight, tapered, polished femoral stem; nitrogen stainless steel; intended for cemented total hip arthroplasty. Implanted by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings. Device replaces diseased/damaged hip joint; provides structural support for joint articulation. Compatible with existing Signature Orthopaedics femoral heads and acetabular cups via 12/14 taper. Benefits patient by restoring hip function, reducing pain, and correcting deformities. Clinical decision-making based on surgeon assessment of bone stock and patient pathology.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluations included range of motion, stem/neck fatigue testing, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Testing conducted per ISO 21535, ISO 7206-4, ISO 7206-6, and ASTM F2996. Results demonstrate sufficient strength and performance for intended use.
Technological Characteristics
Nitrogen stainless steel (ASTM F1568, ISO 5832-9). Straight, tapered geometry with lateral chamfer. 12/14 taper interface. Cemented fixation. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring hip joint replacement due to non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis), inflammatory joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis), functional deformity (congenital hip dysplasia), traumatic injury (traumatic arthritis, femoral head/neck fracture), or failed previous hip surgery. Hemi-hip arthroplasty components indicated for acute femoral head/neck fracture, fracture dislocation, avascular necrosis, non-union, or degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head/neck.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. This device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. The two-part femoral component consists of a femoral stem made of alloys to be fixed in the intramedullary canal of the femur by impaction with or without use of bone cement. The proximal end of the femoral stem is tapered with a surface that ensures positive locking with the spherical ceramic (aluminium oxide, A12 03 ) head of the femoral component. The acetabular component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforced with nonporous metal alloys, and used with or without bone cement.
Predicate Devices
Signature Orthopaedics Cemented Origin Hip Stem (K201951)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
May 2, 2025
Signature Orthopaedics Pty Ltd
% Robert Poggie
President
BioVera, Inc.
65 Promenade Saint Louis
Notre-Dame-de-L'Ile-Perrot, QC J7W3J6
Canada
Re: K243043
Trade/Device Name: Origin™ Cemented Hip Stem
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353
Regulation Name: Hip Joint Metal/Ceramic/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Or Nonporous Uncemented Prosthesis
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: LZO, OQI, LPH, OQG, KWZ, KWL, KWY
Dated: March 19, 2025
Received: March 19, 2025
Dear Robert Poggie:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
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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).
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 (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-reporting-combination-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.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
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-report-medical-device-problems.
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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
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K243043
Device Name
Origin™ Cemented Hip Stem
Indications for Use (Describe)
Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for:
- Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis
- Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis
- Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia
- Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture
- Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement
Signature Orthopaedics’ Origin, Origin TT, Aria, Remedy, Origin-NS, Pegasus, Spartan, World and Everglade Hip femoral stems, SignaSure Cementless Cups, Logical and World Acetabular Cups are intended for cementless fixation only.
Signature Orthopaedics’ Evolve, Cemented TSI (both CoCr and HNSS variants), and Origin Cemented femoral stems and SignaSure Cemented Cups are intended for cemented fixation only.
Signature Orthopaedics’ SignaSure Logical/World Metal Insert is indicated for use with a cementless Signature Orthopaedics’ Logical/World Acetabular Cup to provide dual mobility articulation.
Signature Orthopaedics' constrained liner components are indicated particularly for patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease or intraoperative instability.
Signature Orthopaedics’ Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are intended for hemi-hip arthroplasty only, where the natural acetabulum does not require replacement. The Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are indicated for bone fractures or pathologies involving only the femoral head/neck and/or proximal femur, such as:
- Acute femoral head or neck fracture
- Fracture dislocation of the hip
- Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
- Non-union of femoral neck fractures
- Certain high subcapital and femoral neck fractures in the elderly
- Degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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SignatureOrtho
K243043 (Page 1 of 3)
510(k) SUMMARY
Manufacturer: Signature Orthopaedics Pty Ltd
7 Sirius Road
Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Australia
Device Trade Name: Origin™ Cemented Hip Stem
Common Name: Femoral Hip Prosthesis
Contact: Dr. Declan Brazil
Managing Director of Signature Orthopaedics
Prepared By: Signature Orthopaedics Pty Ltd
7 Sirius Road
Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Australia
Phone: +61 (2) 9428 5181
Fax: +61 (2) 8456 6065
Date Prepared: March 19, 2025
Classification: Class II per 21 CFR 888.3353: Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis (LZO)
Class II per 21 CFR 888.3353: Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis (OQI)
Class II per 21 CFR 888.3358: Hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained porous-coated uncemented prosthesis (LPH)
Class II per 21 CFR 888.3358: Hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained porous-coated uncemented prosthesis (OQG)
Class II per 21 CFR 888.3310: Hip joint metal/polymer constrained cemented or uncemented prosthesis (KWZ)
Class II per 21 CFR 888.3360: Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metallic cemented or uncemented prosthesis (KWL)
Class II per 21 CFR 888.3390: Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metal/polymer cemented or uncemented prosthesis (KWY)
Predicate Devices: Substantial equivalence to the following devices is claimed:
- Signature Orthopaedics Cemented Origin Hip Stem (K201951)
- Signature Evolve Cemented Stem (K133370)
- Signature Orthopaedics Origin Hip Stem (K121297)
- Encore Foundation Non-Porous Stem (952191)
- Spectron Stem (K823723)
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SignatureOrtho
K243043 (Page 2 of 3)
# Device Description:
Signature Orthopaedics' Origin™ Cemented Hip Stems are manufactured from nitrogen stainless steel per ASTM F1568 and ISO 5832-9. The subject stem is straight and tapered with a lateral chamfer. The Cemented Origin™ stem is polished and intended for cemented use in total hip arthroplasty. It features a 12/14 taper which allows for compatibility with Signature Orthopaedics' range of previously cleared femoral head components including the Signature CoCr Femoral Heads (K121297 and K163081), Signature Ceramic Femoral Heads (K190704), Signature BiPolar Head (K133370 and K163081) and Evolve UniPolar Head (K143184). Compatible acetabular cups and liners including the Logical Cup (G-Series K121297, PX-Series K121297 and C-Series K153131) and the Logical Liners (Neutral and 10° Hooded, Lateralised K121297), Logical Liners (20° Hooded, Lateralised 20° Hooded K153131), Logical Constrained Liners (K153131) and Logical Liners Vit-E (Neutral and 10° Hooded, Lateralised, 20° Hooded, Lateralised 20° Hooded, High Wall, 10° Face Changing (K241690).
# Indications for Use:
Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for:
- Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis
- Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis
- Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia
- Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture
- Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement
Signature Orthopaedics' Origin, Origin TT, Aria, Remedy, Origin-NS, Pegasus, Spartan, World and Everglade Hip femoral stems, SignaSure Cementless Cups, Logical and World Acetabular Cups are intended for cementless fixation only.
Signature Orthopaedics' Evolve, Cemented TSI (both CoCr and HNSS variants), and Cemented Origin femoral stems and SignaSure Cemented Cups are intended for cemented fixation only.
Signature Orthopaedics' SignaSure Logical/World Metal Insert is indicated for use with a cementless Signature Orthopaedics' Logical/World Acetabular Cup to provide dual mobility articulation.
Signature Orthopaedics' constrained liner components are indicated particularly for patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease or intraoperative instability.
Signature Orthopaedics' Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are intended for hemi-hip arthroplasty only, where the natural acetabulum does not require replacement. The Evolve UniPolar Head and BiPolar Head are indicated for bone fractures or pathologies involving only the femoral head/neck and/or proximal femur, such as:
- Acute femoral head or neck fracture
- Fracture dislocation of the hip
- Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
- Non-union of femoral neck fractures
- Certain high subcapital and femoral neck fractures in the elderly
- Degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head
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SignatureOrtho
K243043 (Page 3 of 3)
# Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
The subject and predicate device have nearly identical technological characteristics and the minor differences do not raise any new issues of safety and effectiveness. Specifically, the following characteristics are similar between the subject and predicates:
- Indications for Use
- Materials of manufacture
- Structure support mechanism
- Principle of operation
- Sizes
- Design
# Performance Testing:
Non-clinical testing and engineering evaluations were conducted to verify that the performance of the Signature Orthopaedics Origin™ Cemented Hip Stem is adequate for anticipated in-vivo use. The following non-clinical testing was carried out on the worst-case sizes of the subject devices:
- Range of Motion
- Stem and Neck Fatigue FEA
- Stem and Neck Fatigue Testing
Testing was performed in accordance with the following testing standards:
- ISO 21535 Non-active surgical implants – Joint replacement implants – Specific requirements for hip joint replacement implants
- ASTM F2996 Standard Practice for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Non-Modular Metallic Orthopaedic Hip Femoral Stems
- ISO 7206-4 Partial and total hip joint prosthesis – Part 4: Determination of endurance properties and performance of stemmed femoral components
- ISO 7206-6 Partial and total hip joint prostheses – Part 6: Endurance properties testing and performance requirements of neck region of stemmed femoral components
The results of non-clinical testing show that the strength of the Signature Orthopaedics Origin™ Cemented Hip Stem is sufficient for their intended use and substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
# Substantial Equivalence:
The Origin™ Cemented Hip Stem has the same intended use and same indications for use as the predicate device. The subject devices use the same operating principle, incorporate the same basic design, and are manufactured using the same materials as the predicate device.
Any differences do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness as established with performance testing. The subject devices are at least as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device.
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