WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45)

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January 30, 2025 Abanza Tecnomed S.l. % Jessica Czamanski Regulatory Consultant Presicion Life Science Partners 300 Creek View Road Newark, Delaware 19711 Re: K243712 Trade/Device Name: WasherCapTM Mini Fixation System (Model 45) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth Or Threaded Metallic Bone Fixation Fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBI Dated: December 2, 2024 Received: December 2, 2024 Dear Jessica Czamanski: 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). 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Sincerely, # CHRISTOPHER FERREIRA -S Christopher Ferriera, MS, RAC 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 {3}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use Submission Number (if known) K243712 Device Name WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45) Indications for Use (Describe) WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is intended for fixation of suture/tape (soft tissue) to bone in the shoulder, knee and hand/wrist, in skeletally mature pediatric and adult patients for the following procedures: • Knee: - Meniscal root repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. - Meniscal transplant: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. - ACL/PCL Repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. - ACL Reconstruction: only with WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System 4.5mm size and using 2 nonabsorbable UHMWPE 1.4mm tapes or 1 non-absorbable UHMWPE 2.2mm tape. ### · Shoulder: - Rotator Cuff Repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. • Hand/Wrist: - Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC): only with WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System 3.5mm size and using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) cription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) ### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. {4}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/4/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo for Avanza. The logo consists of a stylized blue graphic on the left, resembling a curved shape with intersecting lines. To the right of the graphic is the word "ABANZA" in blue, with each letter clearly visible. The logo has a clean and modern design. ## K243712 – 510(k) Summary This 510(k) Summary is provided per the requirements of section 21 CFR 807.92. #### l. Submitter | Submitter Name: | Abanza Tecnomed, S.L. | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Contact Person: | Ander Menaut<br>RD Manager | | Address: | Calle Nueva 29<br>Multiva, ES, 31192<br>Spain | | Telephone: | (+34) 948-044-643 | | Email: | regulatory@abanzamed.com | | Date of Preparation: | January 30, 2025 | #### II. Application Correspondent | Contact's Name: | Precision Life Sciences Partners LLC | |-----------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Contact Person: | Jessica Czamanski | | Address: | 300 Creek View Road<br>Newark, DE, 19711<br>USA | | Telephone: | (754) 422-9101 | | Email: | jczamanski@plsp.pro | #### III. Device | Trade Name: | WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45) | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Common Name: | Non-Degradable Soft Tissue Fixation Device | | Classification Name: | Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue | | Product Classification: | Class II | | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3040 | | Product Code: | MBI | #### IV. Predicate Devices | Primary Predicate | | |-------------------|---------------------------------| | Manufacturer: | Arthrex | | Device Name: | Arthrex SwiveLock Suture Anchor | | 510(k) Number: | K203495 | {5}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/5/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo for Avanza. The logo consists of a blue abstract shape on the left and the word "ABANZA" in blue on the right. The abstract shape is made up of curved lines that intersect each other. The word "ABANZA" is written in a sans-serif font. | Product Classification: | Class II | |-------------------------|-----------------| | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3030 | | Product Code: | MAI, MBI | ### Additional Predicates: | Manufacturer: | Parcus Medical, LLC | |-------------------------|----------------------------| | Device Name: | X-Twist PEEK Suture Anchor | | 510(k) Number: | K221135 | | Product Classification: | Class II | | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3040 | | Product Code: | MBI | | Manufacturer: | Abanza Tecnomed, S.L. | | Device Name: | WasherCap™ Fixation System | | 510(k) Number: | K212197 | | Product Classification: | Class II | | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3040 | | Product Code: | MBI | #### V. Device Description The WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System consists of an implantable device, a handled inserter, a handled screwdriver, a drill guide, a drill bit and a suture threader. The WasherCap™ Mini implantable device is pre-loaded on the handled inserter with the suture threader. The drill guide and the drill bit should be used to perform a drilling guided specifically to the angulation necessary to create the bone socket where the screw of the implant should be located. The suture/tape is passed through the cap with the suture threader and the screw is threaded with the handled screwdriver, setting the tension of the suture/tape. The WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is provided sterile and individually packaged. All components are for single use only. The WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is available in different sizes and should be implanted following the corresponding surgical procedure. #### VI. Intended Use The WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is intended for fixation of suture/tape (soft tissue) to bone. {6}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/6/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo for Avanza. The logo consists of a stylized blue graphic on the left, resembling a wing or a stylized checkmark with intersecting lines. To the right of the graphic is the word "ABANZA" in blue, with each letter in a sans-serif font. The overall design is clean and modern. #### VII. Indications for Use WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is intended for fixation of suture/tape (soft tissue) to bone in the shoulder, knee and hand/wrist, in skeletally mature pediatric and adult patients for the following procedures: - Knee: - -Meniscal root repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. - -Meniscal transplant: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. - -ACL/PCL Repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. - -ACL Reconstruction: only with WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System 4.5mm size and using 2 nonabsorbable UHMWPE 1.4mm tapes or 1 non-absorbable UHMWPE 2.2mm tape. - Shoulder: - Rotator Cuff Repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable -UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. - Hand/Wrist: - ၊ Triangular Fibrocartilage complex (TFCC): only with WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System 3.5mm size and using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. #### VIII. Comparison of Technological Characteristics The proposed WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is similar to its primary predicate (K203495) in that both fixate sutures/tapes to bone via a threaded component which holds the suture/tape in place. The main difference in technological characteristics is that the proposed WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is composed of PEEK and titanium alloy, while the primary predicate (K203495) is only composed of PEEK, which leads to a different type of surface interfacing with the bone. Additionally, the threaded titanium component of the subject device is mainly screwed onto the PEEK component which is implanted into the bone and partially screwed into the bone, while the SwiveLock predicate device's threaded PEEK œmponent is entirely screwed into the bone. While both subject and predicate devices are preloaded onto their respective insertion tools, the predicate device is also pre-loaded with sutures that may or may not be used for fixation, while the subject device is not preloaded with sutures. {7}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/7/Picture/0 description: The image contains the logo for ABANZA. The logo consists of a stylized blue icon on the left and the word "ABANZA" in blue text on the right. The icon appears to be an abstract representation of interconnected shapes. The following table (Table 1) provides an overview of the comparison of the indications and technological characteristics of the subject and primary predicate device: | Product<br>Features | Proposed<br>Abanza Tecnomed's<br>WasherCap Mini Fixation System<br>(K243712) | Primary Predicate<br>Arthrex's<br>Arthrex SwiveLok Anchor<br>(K203495) | Substantial Equivalence<br>Determination | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Design/<br>Technological<br>Characteristics | - Components: cap and threaded<br>body<br>- Preloaded onto insertion tool<br>- Not preloaded with sutures | - Components: tip and<br>threaded body<br>- Preloaded onto insertion tool<br>- Preloaded with sutures that<br>may be implanted<br>Image: Arthrex SwiveLok Anchor | The subject device is composed of a<br>cap and screw that act together to<br>fixate the suture/tape to the bone<br>with the threaded metallic<br>component mainly screwed onto the<br>peek component and partially<br>screwed into the bone. The<br>threaded component of the<br>predicate device is entirely screwed<br>into the bone.<br>The differences in<br>design/technological characteristics<br>did not lead to different questions<br>for safety and effectiveness.<br>Therefore, the devices are<br>substantially equivalent. | | Classification | Class II | Same | Substantially equivalent | | Product Code | MBI | MAI, MBI | Substantially equivalent | | Indications for<br>Use | WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System is intended for fixation of<br>suture/tape (soft tissue) to bone in<br>the shoulder, knee and hand/wrist,<br>in skeletally mature pediatric and<br>adult patients for the following<br>procedures:<br>- Knee:<br>Meniscal root repair: using<br>non-absorbable UHMWPE USP<br>2-0 sutures or non-absorbable<br>UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm<br>tapes.<br>Meniscal transplant: using<br>non-absorbable UHMWPE USP<br>2-0 sutures or non-absorbable<br>UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm<br>tapes.<br>- ACL/PCL Repair: using non-<br>absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0<br>sutures or non-absorbable<br>UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes.<br>- ACL Reconstruction: only with<br>WasherCap™ Mini Fixation<br>System 4.5mm size and using 2<br>non-absorbable UHMWPE<br>1.4mm tapes or 1 non-<br>absorbable UHMWPE 2.2mm<br>tape. | The Arthrex SwiveLock Anchor is intended for fixation of suture<br>(soft tissue) to bone in the<br>shoulder, foot/ankle, knee,<br>hand/wrist, elbow, and hip in<br>skeletally mature pediatric and<br>adult patients for the following<br>procedures:<br>- Shoulder: Rotator Cuff<br>Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP<br>Lesion Repair, Biceps<br>Tenodesis, Capsulolabral<br>Reconstruction, Acromio-<br>Clavicular Separation Repair,<br>Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift<br>or Capsulo labral<br>Reconstruction.<br>- Knee: Anterior Cruciate<br>Ligament Repair (4.75- 5.5<br>SwiveLock Only), Medial<br>Collateral Ligament Repair,<br>Lateral Collateral Ligament<br>Repair, Patellar Tendon<br>Repair, Posterior Oblique<br>Ligament Repair, Iliotibial<br>Band Tenodesis, Quadriceps<br>Tendon Repair (4.75<br>SwiveLock C Only), Meniscal<br>Root Repair (4.75 SwiveLock<br>C Only), Secondary or adjunct<br>fixation for ACL/PCL<br>reconstruction or repair<br>(4.75-5.5 SwiveLock only),<br>MPFL Repair/Reconstruction | The indications for use of the<br>primary predicate device include<br>additional anatomical sites which<br>have not been validated for the<br>subject device, such as hip, foot and<br>ankle, and elbow applications. Both<br>subject and predicate device<br>indications include applications for<br>the knee, shoulder, and hand/wrist,<br>where the predicate exceeds the<br>indications of the subject device for<br>these anatomical sites. Therefore,<br>the indications for the subject device<br>do not raise new questions for<br>safety or effectiveness and the<br>devices are substantially equivalent. | | Product<br>Features | Proposed<br>Abanza Tecnomed's<br>WasherCap Mini Fixation System<br>(K243712) | Primary Predicate<br>Arthrex's<br>Arthrex SwiveLok Anchor<br>(K203495) | Substantial Equivalence<br>Determination | | | - Rotator Cuff Repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. | Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction and Ulnar/Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction | | | | • Hand/Wrist:<br>- TFCC: only with WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System 3.5mm size and using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP 2-0 sutures or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4-2.2mm tapes. | - Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Ulnar/Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, and Lateral Epicondylitis repair<br>- Hip: Capsular Repair, Acetabular labral repair, Gluteus Medius Repair (4.75 - 5.5 mm PEEK SwiveLock suture anchors only), and Proximal Hamstring Repair (4.75 - 5.5 mm PEEK SwiveLock suture anchors only).<br>- Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Mid-foot Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament/Tendon Repair, and Bunionectomy | | ### Table 1 Comparison of Subject and Primary Predicate Device {8}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/8/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo for Avanza. The logo consists of a stylized blue graphic on the left, resembling a curved shape with intersecting lines. To the right of the graphic is the word "ABANZA" in a bold, sans-serif font, also in blue. The overall design is clean and modern. #### IX. Sterilization There are no differences in the sterilization process between the subject and primary predicate device as both are sterilized via Ethylene Oxide. #### X. Performance Data Bench testing was performed on the subject device to evaluate cyclic loading and elongation, insertion, interconnection, and bone anchor pullout force. Bench testing was performed on the subject device and compared to the predicate device: cyclic loading and elongation, and bone anchor pullout force. The results of the testing met the defined acceptance criteria and were assessed against the results obtained with the predicate devices to determine substantial equivalence for design and performance. Final devices were subjected to Bacterial endotoxin testing per EP 2.6.14/USP <85> to demonstrate that the device meets pyrogen limit specifications. ### Performance Testing - Animal This submission does not include any animal performance testing. It was determined that no such testing is required to demonstrate substantial equivalence. {9}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/9/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo for ABANZA. The logo consists of a stylized, abstract shape on the left, resembling a curved or folded form with intersecting lines, rendered in a gradient of blue shades. To the right of the shape is the word "ABANZA" in capital letters, also in a matching blue color. The font appears to be sans-serif and modern. ### Performance Testing – Clinical This submission does not include any clinical performance testing. It was determined that no such testing is required to demonstrate substantial equivalence. #### XI. Conclusion The proposed WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System has the same intended use and operating principle, the primary predicate device. Although the indications for use are different, the indications for the primary predicate exceed those for the proposed WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System. Performance testing was completed on both the subject and primary predicate device and results demonstrated equivalence. The differences in technological characteristics and materials did not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, the information provided in this submission demonstrated that the subject device, WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System, is substantially equivalent to its predicate, Arthrex SwiveLock Anchor K203495.