ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System
K253066 · Onkos Surgical, Inc. · QZZ · Jun 8, 2026 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K253066
Device Name
ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System
Applicant
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
Product Code
QZZ · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jun 8, 2026
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3900
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ELEOS™ and ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System is indicated for resection and replacement of the proximal femur, intercalary portion of the femur, total femur, distal femur, and proximal tibia in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1. Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusion acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia; 2. Inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis; 3. Correction of functional deformity; 4. Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and, 5. Treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques. The ELEOS™ and ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System is also indicated for procedures where resection and replacement of the proximal femur, intercalary portion of the femur, total femur, distal femur, and proximal tibia is required with the following conditions: 1. Patients suffering from severe arthropathy of the hip and/or knee that does not respond to any conservative therapy or better alternative surgical treatment; 2. Surgical intervention for severe trauma, revision hip or knee arthroplasties, and/or Oncology indications. 3. Metastatic diseases The ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology MDPB coating, where applied, is intended to reduce bacterial contamination prior to implantation resulting from deposition in the operating room on the surface of the device components. The clinical impact associated with the MDPB coating, including prevention of infection or reduction of infection risk in patients, has not been evaluated in human clinical trials. The MDPB coating is not intended to treat existing infections and does not act within or on the body.
Device Story
Limb salvage system hardware for bone loss treatment (cancer, trauma, revision); includes non-articulating, non-porous TAV components with MDPB antibacterial coating. Coating reduces bacterial contamination on device surface during OR handling; not for treating existing infections; does not act within/on body. System components implanted by surgeons during orthopedic procedures. Subject device represents line extension of previously cleared ELEOS system; adds TAV components coated with MDPB. Performance testing confirms coating integrity on TAV substrates and ensures MDPB exposure levels remain within limits established by predicate by restricting assembly configurations.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Clinical impact of MDPB coating, including infection prevention or risk reduction, has not been evaluated in human clinical trials. Evidence is limited to bench testing regarding coating integrity and exposure calculations.
Technological Characteristics
Limb salvage system components; materials include TAV (Titanium-Aluminum-Vanadium) and CoCr; surface modification includes MDPB (methacryloyloxydodecyl pyridinium bromide) quaternary ammonium compound coating. System is non-articulating and non-porous. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring resection and replacement of proximal femur, intercalary femur, total femur, distal femur, or proximal tibia due to non-inflammatory/inflammatory degenerative joint disease, functional deformity, failed revision procedures, unmanageable fractures, severe arthropathy, severe trauma, or metastatic disease.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A limb and joint salvage device with quaternary ammonium compound coating is a metallic implant with or without polymer bearing for bone and joint replacement. Implants are for resection and replacement of an extremity bone (including the entire bone, epiphyseal bone, metaphyseal bone, or diaphyseal bone), or an extremity bone and the surrounding joint(s) in a skeletally mature patient. The device includes a quaternary ammonium compound coating that is covalently bonded to the device, intended to reduce microbial contamination on the surface of the device prior to implantation.
Special Controls
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act. the limb and joint salvage device with quaternary ammonium compound coating is subject to the following special controls:
- (1) Animal performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. Animal testing must include imaging, histology. and histomorphometry to assess bone formation, healing, and tissue response at relevant timepoints over the course of healing.
- (2) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use and include the following:
- Evaluation of the static and dynamic performance of the implant: (i)
- Evaluation of coated implant initial fixation: (ii)
- Evaluation of coating integrity: (iii)
- Evaluation of range of motion; (iv)
- Evaluation of articulating bearing wear and bearing material; (v)
- Evaluation of implant disassembly: (vi)
- (vii) Evaluation of fretting and corrosion;
- (viii) Evaluation of antimicrobial performance with clinically relevant microbial species; and
- (ix) Coating characterization, including a detailed description of the substrate morphology and coating process and an evaluation of coating physicochemical properties such as density, thickness, chemistry, and uniformity.
- (3) An analysis must be provided that identifies and evaluates any contribution to the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance.
- (4) An analysis or information must be provided to support that the antimicrobial does not act within or on the body.
- (5) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
- (6) Performance data must support the sterility and pyrogenicity of the device components intended to be provided sterile.
- Performance data must validate the reprocessing instructions for the reusable (7) instrumentation to be used with the device.
- Performance data must support the shelf life of the device by demonstrating continued (8) sterility, package integrity, and device functionality over the identified shelf life.
- (9) Labeling must include the following:
- Identification of device materials; (i)
- A shelf life: and (ii)
- (iii) Instructions for removal/revision procedures.
Predicate Devices
ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System (DEN210058)
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**FDA** **U.S. FOOD & DRUG**
ADMINISTRATION
June 8, 2026
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
Arley Perez
Senior Director, Product Development
77 East Halsey Road
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
Re: K253066
Trade/Device Name: ELEOS Limb Salvage System with NanoCept™ Technology
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3900
Regulation Name: Limb And Joint Salvage Device With Quaternary Ammonium Compound Coating
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: QZZ, KRO, JDI, JWH, LPH, LZO
Dated: May 7, 2026
Received: May 8, 2026
Dear Arley Perez:
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 Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13484 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5 (Corrective and preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
**LIMIN SUN -S**
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)
K253066
Device Name
ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ELEOS™ and ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System is indicated for resection and replacement of the proximal femur, intercalary portion of the femur, total femur, distal femur, and proximal tibia in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions:
1. Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusion acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia;
2. Inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis;
3. Correction of functional deformity;
4. Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and,
5. Treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.
The ELEOS™ and ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System is also indicated for procedures where resection and replacement of the proximal femur, intercalary portion of the femur, total femur, distal femur, and proximal tibia is required with the following conditions:
1. Patients suffering from severe arthropathy of the hip and/or knee that does not respond to any conservative therapy or better alternative surgical treatment;
2. Surgical intervention for severe trauma, revision hip or knee arthroplasties, and/or Oncology indications.
3. Metastatic diseases
The ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology MDPB coating, where applied, is intended to reduce bacterial contamination prior to implantation resulting from deposition in the operating room on the surface of the device components. The clinical impact associated with the MDPB coating, including prevention of infection or reduction of infection risk in patients, has not been evaluated in human clinical trials. The MDPB coating is not intended to treat existing infections and does not act within or on the body.
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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FORM FDA 3881 (8/23)
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# ***510(k) Summary***
**Device Trade Name:** ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System**Common Name:** Limb and joint salvage device with quaternary ammonium compound coating**Manufacturer:** Onkos Surgical, Inc.
77 East Halsey Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054**Contact:** Arley Perez
Senior Director, Product Development
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
77 East Halsey Road
Parsippany, NJ 07463
Phone: (239) 216-0701
aperez@onkossurgical.com**Prepared by:** MCRA, LLC
803 7$^{th}$ Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Office: 202.552.5800**Date Prepared:** 08 June 2026**Classifications:** **21 CFR 888.3900**
**Limb and joint salvage device with quaternary ammonium compound coating***Class:** II**Product Codes:** QZZ, KRO, JDI, JWH, LPH, LZO**Primary Predicate:** ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System
(*DEN210058*)**Additional Predicates:** ELEOS Limb Salvage System (K161520)**Reference Device:** Mariner Pedicle Screw System (DEN220015)
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# **Indications For Use:**
The ELEOS™ and ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System is indicated for resection and replacement of the proximal femur, intercalary portion of the femur, total femur, distal femur, and proximal tibia in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions:
1. Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosis, protrusion acetabuli, and painful hip dysplasia;
2. Inflammatory degenerative joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis;
3. Correction of functional deformity;
4. Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and,
5. Treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.
The ELEOS™ and ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System is also indicated for procedures where resection and replacement of the proximal femur, intercalary portion of the femur, total femur, distal femur, and proximal tibia is required with the following conditions:
1. Patients suffering from severe arthropathy of the hip and/or knee that does not respond to any conservative therapy or better alternative surgical treatment;
2. Surgical intervention for severe trauma, revision hip or knee arthroplasties, and/or Oncology indications.
3. Metastatic diseases
The ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology MDPB coating, where applied, is intended to reduce bacterial contamination prior to implantation resulting from deposition in the operating room on the surface of the device components. The clinical impact associated with the MDPB coating, including prevention of infection or reduction of infection risk in patients, has not been evaluated in human clinical trials. The MDPB coating is not intended to treat existing infections and does not act within or on the body.
# **Device Description:**
The ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology System consists of hardware for patients who require limb salvage to treat significant bone loss due to cancer, trauma, or previous surgical procedures. Certain CoCr components of the ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology System contain an added antibacterial coating, MDPB, that was granted marketing authorization through DEN210058. The subject 510(k) introduces a line extension to the ELEOS™ Limb Salvage System with NanoCept® Technology that includes additional non-articulating, non-porous TAV ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology components coated with MDPB. All TAV coated subject devices have previously been cleared as uncoated TAV components of the ELEOS™ System under K161520.
# **Predicate Device:**
Onkos Surgical submits the following information in this Premarket Notification to demonstrate that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical devices, ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology
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Limb Salvage System is substantially equivalent in indications, design principles, and performance to the following predicate device:
Primary Predicate: ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System (DEN210058)
Secondary Predicates: ELEOS Limb Salvage System (K161520)
### Performance Testing Summary:
The following performance testing was completed to support substantial equivalence:
- Evaluation of coating integrity supported that different substrate material (i.e., TAV vs. CoCr) does not affect the integrity of the MDPB coating.
- Total MDPB-coated surface area was calculated for each assembly configuration to determine if the introduction of the subject TAV MDPB-coated components introduce a new worst-case for MDPB exposure. For the Total Femur and Proximal Tibia configurations, labeling was updated to align with outcomes of the calculation and ensure equivalent MDPB exposure to the predicate, specifically limiting these assemblies to no more than two MDPB-coated components.
### Substantial Equivalence:
The subject ELEOS™ with NanoCept® Technology Limb Salvage System is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared version in DEN210058 with respect to intended use, materials, design, and function.
### Conclusion:
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device with respect to intended use, materials, design, and function.
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