Achieve Partial Knee System - Porous Coated CoCrMo Femoral Component
Applicant
Ignite Orthomotion
Product Code
NJD · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Sep 2, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3535
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ACHIEVE PARTIAL KNEE SYSTEM is intended for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty of the medial and/or lateral femorotibial compartments to treat one or more of the following conditions: - Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteo or post traumatic arthritis. - Revision of previous unsuccessful surgical procedures, including prior unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. - As an alternative to tibial osteotomy in patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis.
Device Story
Achieve Partial Knee System is a line extension of a previously cleared unicompartmental knee replacement system. It consists of a metal femoral component (CoCrMo or titanium alloy), a metal tibial tray (titanium alloy), and a cross-linked, Vitamin E UHMWPE tibial insert. Components with engineered porous surfaces may be used with or without cement; non-porous components are for cemented use only. Some surfaces feature hydroxyapatite (HA) coating. The device is implanted by orthopedic surgeons in a clinical setting to replace damaged knee joint surfaces. It functions as a mechanical prosthesis to restore joint function and alleviate pain associated with arthritis or failed prior surgeries. The system is provided sterile for surgical implantation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing: range of motion (ASTM F2083), femoral fatigue (modified ASTM F3210), tibial tray fatigue (modified ASTM F3140), component interlock strength, wear resistance (ISO 14243-3), contact stress/area analysis, biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), and porous structure characterization (ASTM F1044, F1147, F1160, F1978, F1854).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: CoCrMo, titanium alloy, cross-linked Vitamin E UHMWPE, hydroxyapatite (HA) coating. Fixation: Cemented or cementless (porous-coated). Standards: ASTM F2083 (RoM), ASTM F3210 (femoral fatigue), ASTM F3140 (tibial fatigue), ISO 14243-3 (wear), ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), ISO 11137-1/2 (sterilization). Sterilization: VDmax method (SAL 10^-6).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring unicompartmental knee arthroplasty of medial/lateral femorotibial compartments due to painful osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, failed prior surgical procedures, or as an alternative to tibial osteotomy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint femorotibial (uni-compartmental) metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace part of a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surface. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device is designed to achieve biological fixation to bone without the use of bone cement. This identification includes fixed-bearing knee prostheses where the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene tibial bearing is rigidly secured to the metal tibial baseplate.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance: “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial and Femorotibial Metal/Polymer Porous-Coated Uncemented Prostheses; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1 for the availability of this guidance.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
September 2, 2025
Ignite OrthoMotion
Russell Parrott
Chief Technology Officer
700 Park Avenue
Suite F
Winona Lake, Indiana 46590
Re: K251975
Trade/Device Name: Achieve Partial Knee System - Porous Coated CoCrMo Femoral Component
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3535
Regulation Name: Knee joint femorotibial (uni-compartmental) metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Codes: NJD, HSX
Dated: June 26, 2025
Received: June 26, 2025
Dear Russell Parrott:
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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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).
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Date: 2025.09.02
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OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices
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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.
Submission Number (if known)
K251975
Device Name
ACHIEVE PARTIAL KNEE SYSTEM - POROUS COATED CoCrMo FEMORAL COMPONENT
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ACHIEVE PARTIAL KNEE SYSTEM is intended for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty of the medial and/or lateral femorotibial compartments to treat one or more of the following conditions:
- Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteo or post traumatic arthritis.
- Revision of previous unsuccessful surgical procedures, including prior unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
- As an alternative to tibial osteotomy in patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis.
Fixation Methods
Tibial trays and femoral components with engineered porous surfaces are intended for cemented or cementless use.
Tibial trays and femoral components without engineered porous surfaces are intended for cemented use only.
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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IGNITE
ORTHOMOTION
| 510(k) Summary | |
| --- | --- |
| Prepared: | June 26, 2025 |
| Submitter: | Ignite OrthoMotion, LLC 700 Park Ave. Suite F Winona Lake, IN 46590 |
| Contact: | Russ Parrott Chief Technology Officer Phone: 574.527.2864 russ.parrott@igniteorthopedics.com |
| Proprietary Name: | ACHIEVE™ Partial Knee System – Porous Coated CoCrMo Femoral Component |
| Common Name: | Unicompartmental Knee Replacement System |
| Classification: | Knee joint femorotibial (uni-compartmental) metal/polymer porous coated uncemented prosthesis; (21 CFR §888.3535); Class II Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer non-constrained cemented prosthesis; (21 CFR §888.3520); Class II |
| Product Codes: | NJD, HSX |
| Predicate Devices: | K242307(Primary) - ACHIEVE Partial Knee System, Ignite OrthoMotion |
| Reference Devices: | K243768 – iTotal Identity Cruciate Retaining 3DP Porous Knee Replacement System, Encore Medical, restor3d, inc. K210308 – EMPOWR Porous Femur with HA\(^{nano}\) Surface, Encore Medical K190085 – Journey II Unicompartmental Knee System, Smith & Nephew, Inc. K202716 – Ignite Anatomic Shoulder System, Ignite Orthopedics LLC |
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IGNITE ORTHOMOTION
## Device Description:
The subject ACHIEVE™ Partial Knee System – Porous Coated CoCrMo Femoral Component is a line extension to the ACHIEVE™ Partial Knee System (cleared via K242307). The line extension is primarily focused on the addition of a Porous Coated Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum (CoCrMo) Femoral Component into the system, but also includes some minor modifications to material, manufacturing location, and design of the Femoral Components and Tibial Trays, which were previously cleared in K242307. The Instructions for Use and Surgical Technique were updated to account for the material changes of the subject devices. The indications for use were also updated to clarify that the device is intended for use in the medial and/or lateral compartment of the tibiofemoral joint.
The ACHIEVE™ PARTIAL KNEE SYSTEM – POROUS COATED COCRMO FEMORAL COMPONENT is a knee joint femorotibial (unicompartmental) prosthesis that is intended for cementless or cemented fixation. The implant system consists of individually packaged implants: a metal tibial tray (titanium alloy), a polyethylene tibial insert, and a metal femoral component (titanium alloy or cobalt-chromium). The tibial trays and femoral components with HA nano Surface™ have an adjunct coating of hydroxyapatite (HA) on the engineered porous surfaces. All tibial inserts are composed of a Cross-linked, Vitamin E Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (Cross-Linked, VE UHMWPE).
## Indications for Use:
The ACHIEVE PARTIAL KNEE SYSTEM is intended for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty of the medial and/or lateral femorotibial compartments to treat one or more of the following conditions:
- Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteo or post traumatic arthritis.
- Revision of previous unsuccessful surgical procedures, including prior unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
- As an alternative to tibial osteotomy in patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis.
## Fixation Methods
Tibial trays and femoral components with engineered porous surfaces are intended for cemented or cementless use.
Tibial trays and femoral components without engineered porous surfaces are intended for cemented use only.
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IGNITE ORTHOMOTION
## Summary of Technologies/Substantial Equivalence:
The implants and associated instruments within the ACHIEVE™ Partial Knee System are substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device in terms of its intended use and indications, material, design, sizes, and mechanical properties. Differences between the subject device system and the predicate device system do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
## Non-Clinical Testing:
The ACHIEVE™ Partial Knee System underwent non-clinical testing and analyses to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate device. A review of the worst-case assessment in the protocol and/or the test results, indicate that the subject ACHIEVE Partial Knee implants are equivalent to the existing, legally marketed predicate devices with regards to mechanical performance and that there are no new issues related to the safety and effectiveness of the subject device. The following were completed:
## Predicate Comparison Evaluation
A detailed comparison of key technologies and feature dimensions was made between the subject device and predicate devices. The comparison concluded the subject device key technologies and feature dimensions are substantially equivalent to that of the predicate devices.
## Range of Motion (RoM) Evaluation
An evaluation was conducted to ensure the RoM of the worst-case subject device components meet established specifications per ASTM F2083. The RoM targets were met.
## Femoral Fatigue Testing
Femoral fatigue testing was performed to 10 Mc per modified ASTM F3210. The acceptance criteria were met.
## Tibial Tray Fatigue Testing
Tibial Tray fatigue testing was performed to 10 Mc per modified ASTM F3140. The acceptance criteria were met.
## Component Interlock Strength Testing
To characterize the strength of attachment between the Tibial Tray and Tibial Bearing, static AP and ML shear testing and static tensile pull-off testing were performed. The acceptance criteria were met.
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IGNITE ORTHOMOTION
## Evaluation of Wear Resistance
Wear testing was performed per ISO 14243-3. The wear rate of the subject device does not represent a new worst-case when compared directly to a predicate device.
## Tibial-Femoral Contact Area/Contact Stress Testing
The contact surface areas and contact stresses were determined experimentally and an engineering justification demonstrated that the subject device does not represent a new worst-case for tibial-femoral contact area/contact stress when compared to the predicate devices.
## Characterization of Titanium Articular Surface Coatings
The wear properties of the Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating of the articular surface were characterized and found to be substantially equivalent to an uncoated cobalt-chrome alloy (CoCrMo) when articulating with a UHMWPE bearing couple. An engineering justification demonstrated that the subject device does not represent a new worst-case for wear resistance, abrasion-resistance and surface hardness of the articulating surfaces when compared to the predicate device, which is made from CoCrMo.
## Biocompatibility Assessments
The contact classification for the subject devices is Implant, Bone/Tissue with permanent contact (>30 days). A Biocompatibility Assessment was completed and provided per ISO 10993-1 and FDA Guidance Document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process. The devices were found to be biocompatible.
## Porous Structure Characterization
The porous structure used for the subject device was evaluated per ASTM F1044 (Static Shear Strength), ASTM F1147 (Static Tensile Strength), ASTM F1160 (Shear Fatigue), ASTM F1978 (Abrasion Resistance), and ASTM F1854 (Stereological Evaluation). The engineered porous structure meets the recommendations of the Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Knee Joint Patellfemorotibial and Femorotibial Metal/Polymer Porous-Coated Uncemented Prostheses; Guidance for Industry and FDA.
## Shelf-Life Evaluation
A shelf-life evaluation per ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2 was completed on the packaging materials that make up the sterile barrier. A five-year shelf life was established based on the resultant data.
## Sterilization Validation
Sterilization validation was completed using the VDmax method specified in ISO 11137-1 and ISO 11137-2. The Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) was found to be $10^{-6}$.
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IGNITE ORTHOMOTION
## Clinical Testing:
Clinical testing was not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the ACHIEVE™ Partial Knee System – Porous Coated CoCrMo Femoral Component to the predicate device.
## Conclusion:
A comparison of the subject and predicate devices, including comparison of the intended use, indications for use, technological characteristics, and non-clinical testing results has demonstrated that the subject device has a safety and effectiveness profile equivalent to that of the predicate device. Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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