The GYDER® Hip Navigation System is intended to be used only during Anterior Hip Arthroplasty approaches with the patients in supine position, with acetabular cups that are uncemented and allow for post-impaction measurement and confirmatory measurement.
Device Story
GYDER® Hip Navigation System is a computer-controlled surgical tool for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) via anterior approach. Input: sensor data from IMUs (accelerometer/gyroscope) attached to instruments placed on bony anatomy. Transformation: algorithms convert sensor outputs into spatial coordinates to determine reference alignment axes relative to anatomical structures. Output: graphical and numerical representation of instrument orientation relative to patient anatomy on a navigation unit screen. Used in hospital operating theatres by orthopedic surgeons and surgical assistants. The system assists in accurate acetabular cup positioning; provides real-time feedback during surgery; enables post-impaction measurement and confirmatory measurement. Benefits: improved implant alignment accuracy during THA.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials performed. Evidence consists of bench testing and cadaveric simulated use studies. Bench testing verified angle measurement accuracy per ASTM F2554-18. Formative and summative usability testing and cadaveric simulated use validated that the system meets user needs and performance requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Computer-assisted navigation system; IMU-based sensing (accelerometer/gyroscope). Components: reusable navigation unit, sterile clam shell, ASIS markers, APP ruler, orthopedic brace, impactor. Materials biocompatible per ISO 10993-1. Sterilization: EO for single-use components; steam/autoclave for reusable instruments. Connectivity: standalone. Power: DC battery.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty via Anterior Approach in supine position, requiring acetabular cup positioning assistance using uncemented implants allowing post-impaction and confirmatory measurement.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.
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January 29, 2025
Gyder Surgical Pty Ltd. % David Rutledge Consultant Global Strategic Solutions, LLC 1631 Mercy Street Mountain View, California 94041
Re: K243387
Trade/Device Name: GYDER® Hip System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLO Dated: October 26, 2024 Received: October 31, 2024
Dear David Rutledge:
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K243387
Device Name GYDER® Hip System
# Indications for Use (Describe)
Indications For Use
The GYDER® Hip Navigation System is a computer-controlled system intended to assist the surgeon in determining reference alignment axes in relation to anatomical structures during stereotactic orthopaedic surgical procedures. The GYDER® Hip Navigation System facilitates the accurate positioning of the acetabular cup only during Anterior Hip Arthroplasty approaches with the patients in supine position.
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## K243387 510(k) Summary
# Applicant Information: Gyder Surgical Pty Ltd 30 – 32 Compark Circuit, Mulgrave, Victoria, 3170, Australia Contact Person: Sujit Dike Title: Chief Executive Officer Phone: +1 484-886-7331 Email: sujit@gydersurgical.com
Primary Correspondent, Authorized Consultant and 510(k) Submitter: David R. Rutledge Global Strategic Solutions, LLC 1631 Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States Phone: +1 630-846-0350 Email: David.Rutledge@GlobalStrategicSolutions.com
Device Name: GYDER® Hip System Common Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulation name: Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument Classification: Class II Product Code: OLO Submission Type: Traditional 510(k), New Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Predicate Device: OrthAlign Plus System (K130387)
#### Indications For Use
The GYDER® Hip Navigation System is a computer-controlled system intended to assist the surgeon in determining reference alignment axes in relation to anatomical structures during stereotactic orthopaedic surgical procedures. The GYDER® Hip Navigation System facilitates the accurate positioning of the acetabular cup only during Anterior Hip Arthroplasty approaches with the patients in supine position.
#### Intended Use
The GYDER® Hip Navigation System is intended to be used only during Anterior Hip Arthroplasty approaches with the patients in supine position, with acetabular cups that are uncemented and allow for post-impaction measurement and confirmatory measurement.
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## Device Description
The GYDER® Hip System is a computer controlled non-invasive surgical tool to aid navigation during Total Hip Arthroplasty via the Anterior Approach. The system includes both reusable and consumable components, designed to work together to assist the surgeon in positioning the acetabular cup in the intended orientation during primary or revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.
## Substantial Equivalence
The GYDER® Hip Navigation System is substantially equivalent to the OrthAlign Plus System predicate device in the Hipalign configuration based on the analysis of Clinical, and Biological characteristics and performance data that includes bench and cadaver based tests.
## Comparison between GYDER® Hip System and the Predicate Device
| Attribute | Subject Device:<br>GYDER® Hip Navigation System | Predicate Device<br>OrthAlign Plus® in the HipAlign®<br>configuration | Comparison<br>Differences<br>/Similarities |
|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | | |
| 510(k) Number | New application | K130387 [3]<br>Orthalign Plus® in the HipAlign®<br>configuration for Total Hip<br>Arthroplasty (THA). | N/A |
| FDA Regulation | 882.4560 | 882.4560 | EQUIVALENT. |
| Product Code | OLO: Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument | OLO: Orthopedic Stereotaxic<br>Instrument | EQUIVALENT. |
| Product Classification | Class II | Class II | EQUIVALENT. |
| Use | Prescription Use/ Rx Only | Prescription Use/ Rx Only | EQUIVALENT. |
| Intended User | Primary user: Orthopedic Surgeon<br>Secondary user: Surgical Assistant / Nurse | Primary user: Orthopedic Surgeon<br>Secondary user: Surgical Assistant /<br>Nurse | EQUIVALENT. |
| Use Environment | Hospital / Operating Theatre | Hospital / Operating Theatre | EQUIVALENT |
| Patient Population | Patients undergoing Total Hip<br>Arthroplasty:<br>• Anterior Approach with patient supine. | Patients undergoing Total Hip<br>Arthroplasty.<br>• Anterior Approach with patient<br>supine<br>• Posterior Approach with patient<br>lateral decubitus. | EQUIVALENT for<br>Anterior<br>Approach.<br>GYDER® Hip<br>Navigation<br>System does not<br>support Posterior<br>Approach. |
| Attribute | Subject Device:<br>GYDER® Hip Navigation System | Predicate Device<br>OrthAlign Plus® in the HipAlign®<br>configuration | Comparison<br>Differences<br>/Similarities |
| Indications for Use | The GYDER® Hip Navigation System is a<br>computer-controlled system intended to<br>assist the surgeon in determining<br>reference alignment axes in relation to<br>anatomical structures during stereotactic<br>orthopedic surgical procedures. The<br>GYDER® Hip Navigation System facilitates<br>the accurate positioning of the acetabular<br>cup relative to the alignment axes.<br>Example orthopedic surgical procedures<br>include:<br>• Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anterior<br>The GYDER® Hip Navigation System for<br>supine patient registration is indicated for<br>use:<br>• In Hip Arthroplasty surgical procedures;<br>• with acetabular cups that are<br>uncemented and allow for post-<br>impaction measurement and<br>confirmatory measurement. | The HipAlign® System is a<br>computer-controlled system<br>intended to assist the surgeon in<br>determining reference alignment<br>axes in relation to anatomical and<br>instrumentation structures during<br>stereotactic orthopedic surgical<br>procedures. The HipAlign® System<br>facilitates the accurate positioning<br>of implants, relative to the<br>alignment axes.<br>Example orthopedic surgical<br>procedures include but are not<br>limited to:<br>• Total Hip Arthroplasty:<br>Anterior/Posterior | EQUIVALENT for<br>Anterior<br>Approach.<br>GYDER® Hip<br>Navigation<br>System does not<br>support Posterior<br>Approach. |
| Operating Conditions | Specified storage and operating<br>conditions for surgical environments<br>• Hospital use, normal ambient<br>conditions of temperature, and lighting<br>• Within the sterile field of an operating<br>theatre<br>• Temperature: 16 to 24°C<br>• Humidity: 20 to 60% RH (non-<br>condensing)<br>• Pressure: 70 kPa to 106 kPa | Specified storage and operating<br>conditions for surgical<br>environments<br>• Hospital use, normal ambient<br>conditions of temperature, and<br>lighting<br>• Within the sterile field of an<br>operating theatre<br>• Temperature: 15 to 25°C<br>• Humidity: 10 to 70% RH (non-<br>condensing)<br>• Pressure: 70 kPa to 106 kPa | EQUIVALENT |
| Storage and<br>Transportation<br>Conditions | Specified storage conditions for typical<br>transport environments:<br>• Temperature: -30 to 60°C<br>• Humidity: 15 to 90% RH (non-<br>condensing)<br>• Pressure: 50 kPa to 106 kPa | Specified storage conditions for<br>typical transport environments:<br>• Temperature: -30 to 60°C<br>• Humidity: 10 to 95% RH (non-<br>condensing)<br>• Pressure: 60 kPa to 101 kPa | EQUIVALENT |
| System<br>Characteristics | Computer-assisted navigation system | Computer-assisted navigation<br>system | EQUIVALENT |
| Control Mechanism | Electronics attached to movable<br>instruments, placed in specific procedural<br>positions, on or in contact with bony<br>anatomy, for recording sensor data. | Electronics attached to movable<br>instruments, placed in specific<br>procedural positions, on or in<br>contact with bony anatomy, for<br>recording sensor data. | EQUIVALENT |
| Attribute | Subject Device:<br>GYDER® Hip Navigation System | Predicate Device<br>OrthAlign Plus® in the HipAlign®<br>configuration | Comparison<br>Differences<br>/Similarities |
| | | | |
| Operating<br>Principle/Registration<br>of Anatomy | Patient registration referencing Anterior<br>Pelvic Plane landmarks using a non-<br>invasive mechanical device. Sensors are<br>attached to moveable instruments placed<br>in specified procedural positions, on or in<br>contact with bony anatomy, for recording<br>data. Measurements to confirm the final<br>implant angles after implantation has<br>been completed. | Patient registration referencing<br>Anterior Pelvic Plane landmarks<br>using invasive pins. Sensors are<br>attached to moveable instruments<br>placed in specified procedural<br>positions, on or in contact with<br>bony anatomy, for recording data.<br>Measurements to confirm the final<br>implant angles after implantation<br>has been completed. | SIMILAR |
| Measurement and<br>Navigation | • Computer derived values.<br>• Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU<br>containing Accelerometer and rate<br>gyroscope) measurement of<br>orientation of instrument. | • Computer derived values.<br>• Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU<br>containing Accelerometer and<br>rate gyroscope) measurement of<br>orientation of instrument. | EQUIVALENT |
| Main Components | Sensors and Software:<br>• Navigation Unit (reusable computer)<br>• Navigation and measurement software<br>Single-Use items:<br>• Clam Shell (navigation unit sterile<br>enclosure)<br>• ASIS Markers<br>• APP Ruler<br>Re-usable Instrument sets:<br>• Orthopaedic Brace and Impactor Set<br>• Impactor (as manufactured by Mac<br>Surgical) | Sensors and Software:<br>• Navigation Unit (reusable<br>computer unit)<br>• Navigation and measurement<br>software<br>Single -Use items<br>• Single-use sensor<br>Re-usable Instrument sets:<br>• Pelvic Pins and instrument set<br>• Impactor | EQUIVALENT. |
| User interface | Integrated Graphical User Interface. The<br>device uses algorithms to convert sensor<br>outputs into spatial coordinates,<br>providing graphical and numerical<br>representations of the instruments<br>relative to patient anatomy on the NU<br>screen. | Integrated Graphical User Interface.<br>The device utilizes algorithms to<br>convert sensor outputs into spatial<br>coordinates, providing graphical<br>and numerical representation of<br>instruments relative to patient<br>anatomy on the computer screen. | EQUIVALENT. |
| Sterility (incl.<br>method) | • Navigation Unit protected by sterile<br>Clam Shell and is not exposed to<br>biological contaminants.<br>• Clam Shell and ASIS Markers: EO<br>sterilization.<br>• Orthopaedic Brace, Impactor Bracket,<br>Impactor: Steam/autoclave<br>sterilization. | • Navigation Unit: EO sterilization.<br>• Instruments: autoclave<br>sterilization | EQUIVALENT |
| Energy Sources | • Navigation Unit:<br>• DC battery power<br>• Other components are passive | • Navigation unit and reference<br>sensor:<br>• DC battery power | EQUIVALENT. |
| Attribute | Subject Device:<br>GYDER® Hip Navigation System | Predicate Device<br>OrthAlign Plus® in the HipAlign®<br>configuration | Comparison<br>Differences<br>/Similarities |
| | | | |
| | | • Other components are passive | |
| Analytical Studies | • Cadaver study performed. | • Cadaver study performed. | EQUIVALENT. |
Table 1. Comparison of Subject Device to Predicate Device
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#### Performance Data
Device performance testing confirms that the GYDER® Hip Navigation System can be used according to its intended use. The GYDER® Hip Navigation System has been verified and validated according to Gyder Surgical procedures for product design and development. Performance testing addressed the functionality and surgical procedure workflows/steps as defined in the GYDER® Hip System Instructions for Use and demonstrates that the GYDER® Hip System is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate device [OrthAlign Plus® System (K130387)].
#### Non-Clinical Testing
Testing included:
• Software verification and validation to ensure the integrity of the code and functionality and reliability of the software in various use sequences.
- System hardware verification/validation testing to ensure the device meets their functional requirements.
- Instrumentation cleaning, sterilization and shipping validations for the specified processes.
- · System components biocompatibility assessment per ISO 10993-1 (2018).
- System accuracy testing by bench testing for angle measurement accuracy including using ASTM F2554-18.
- · System usability testing for formative and summative testing.
- Simulated use testing in cadaver with advising surgeons to validate the system meets requirements for user needs and usability in a simulated use environment.
This testing regime demonstrates that the subject device is as safe and performs as well as the predicate device.
#### Clinical Testing
No clinical trial required. Simulated use testing on cadavers performed
#### Conclusion
The GYDER® Hip System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device OrthAlign Plus® System (K130387). Testing against the FDA consensus performance standard (ASTM F2554-18) and clinical
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