EZ-FIX COMPRESSION HIP/SUPRACONDYLAR SCREW (CHS) SYSTEM
K962846 · Biodynamic Technologies, Inc. · LXT · Oct 23, 1996 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K962846
Device Name
EZ-FIX COMPRESSION HIP/SUPRACONDYLAR SCREW (CHS) SYSTEM
Applicant
Biodynamic Technologies, Inc.
Product Code
LXT · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 23, 1996
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Indicated for single use to stabilize intracapsular fractures of the neck of the femur; class I, II, III, and IV trochanteric and subtrocjanteric fractures with appropriate additional postoperative precautions against weight-bearing and against more than sedentary activity; supracondylar fractures and distal femoral fractures using a 95° barrel angle.
Device Story
EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip/Supracondylar Screw (CHS) System is an orthopedic fixation device used to stabilize femoral fractures. The system consists of a lag screw, bone screws, a compression screw, and a barrel-plate assembly. The device is implanted by an orthopedic surgeon in a clinical/surgical setting. The lag screw is inserted into the femoral head, and the compression screw is threaded into the lag screw to provide compression across the fracture site. The barrel-plate is secured to the femoral shaft using self-tapping bone screws. The device provides mechanical stability to the fracture site, facilitating bone healing. It is available in various barrel angles (95°-150°) and plate lengths to accommodate different fracture patterns and patient anatomies.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device underwent biomechanical testing at the University of Miami Biomechanics Laboratory per ASTM F384 standards for metallic nail-plate appliances. Results demonstrated sound design and performance comparable to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) per ASTM F136. Design: Non-modular (solid) barrel and plate; offset screw hole pattern; self-tapping bone screws. Dimensions: 95°-150° barrel angles; 50-150 mm lag screw lengths; 3-14 hole plate lengths. Sterilization: Gamma radiation (SAL 10^-4) or steam autoclaving (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ASTM F787, F384, ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137-1994.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with intracapsular femoral neck fractures, trochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures (classes I-IV), supracondylar fractures, and distal femoral fractures. Contraindicated for fixation to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Alphatec Modular Hip Screw System
Ace Captured Hip Screw System
Richards Classic Compression Hip Screw System
Richards AMBI Compression Hip Screw System
Howmedica ALTA Modular Hip Screw System
Zimmer Free-Lock Compression Hip Fixation System
Zimmer Versa-Fx Femoral Fixation System
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K962846
OCT 23 1996
# Section 510(k)
## Premarket Notification
### Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information
Regulatory Authority: Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, 21 CFR 807.92
**Device Trade Name:** EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip/Supracondylar Screw (CHS) System
**Common Name:** Compression Hip/Supracondylar Screw
**Registration Number:** 888.3030
**Classification Name:** Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite
**Product Code:** 87LXT
### Establishment Name & Registration Number:
**Name:** Biodynamic Technologies, Inc.
East Newport Center Drive
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
(305) 421-3166 (305) 570-6368 FAX
**Number:** 1035157
### Classification:
**Device Class:** Class II
**Classification Panel:** Orthopedic
### Contact Person:
Danny Hodgeman
Biodynamic Technologies, Inc.
East Newport Center Drive
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
(305) 421-3166 (305) 570-6368 FAX
### Special Controls:
Not applicable to this device.
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# Device Description:
The EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip/Supracondylar Screw system is manufactured from titanium (6Al-4V ELI) per ASTM F136. It is light weight. The barrel and plate (keyed and non-keyed) are one solid piece (non-modular), is available in 95°, 130°, 135°, 140°, 145° and 150° angles and is manufactured and tested per ASTM specifications F787 and F384 respectively. The bone screw hole pattern is offset and the most proximal hole accepts a large diameter cannulated screw. The plates shall be available in 3 hole, 4 hole, 5 hole, 6 hole, 8 hole, 10 hole, 12 hole and 14 hole lengths. The bone screws are self-tapping and the lag screws are available in 50-150 mm (5 mm increments) lengths. A compression screw threads into the lag screw to allow for optimal compression of the lag screw into the barrel during implantation.
# Substantially Equivalent Devices:
1. Alphatec Modular Hip Screw System
See Appendix III for promotional materials for the comparison device.
2. Ace Captured Hip Screw System
See Appendix III for promotional materials for the comparison device.
3. Richards Classic and AMBI Compression Hip Screw Systems
See Appendix III for promotional materials for the comparison device.
4. Howmedica ALTA Modular Hip Screw System
See Appendix III for promotional materials for the comparison device.
5. Zimmer Free-Lock Compression Hip Fixation System
See Appendix III for promotional materials for the comparison device.
6. Zimmer Versa-Fx Femoral Fixation System
See Appendix III for promotional materials for the comparison device.
# Comparison to Predicate Device:
The EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip Screw System is substantially equivalent to the Alphatec, Ace, Richards, Howmedica and Zimmer compression hip screw systems in that they are combination lag screw, bone screws, compression screw and plate fixation devices with indicated for single use to stabilize intracapsular fractures of the neck of the femur; class I, II, III, and IV trochanteric and subtrocjanteric fractures with appropriate additional postoperative precautions against weight-bearing and against more than sedentary activity; supracondylar fractures and distal femoral fractures using a 95° barrel angle, making it substantially equivalent to Alphatec, Richards, Howmedica and Zimmer. The EZ-Fix™ CHS is contraindicated for attachment or fixation to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. It is fabricated and tested per ASTM standards.
The EZ-Fix™ CHS is substantially equivalent to the Alphatec, Richards, Howmedica and Zimmer systems in that it include self-tapping bone screws.
The EZ-Fix™ CHS is substantially equivalent to Alphatec, Richards' Classic, Howmedica and Zimmer in that it accepts a large cannulated screw in the most proximal plate hole.
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The EZ-Fix™ CHS is substantially equivalent to Alphatec, Ace, and Howmedica in that it is fabricated from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI). It is equivalent to the Richards, and Zimmer systems in that the barrel and plate are non-modular (solid) in design and the screw hole pattern along the length of the plate is offset.
The EZ-Fix™ CHS is substantially equivalent to Alphatec, Richards' AMBI, Howmedica, and Zimmer Free-Lock being available keyed or keyless with regard to the barrel and lag screw design.
The EZ-Fix™ CHS is substantially equivalent to Alphatec, Richards, Howmedica, and Zimmer Versa Fx in that the barrel plate angles include 95°, 130°, 135°, 140°, 145°, and 150°. Like Alphatec, the EZ-Fix™ lag screws are available in lengths ranging from 50 mm to 150 mm.
## Packaging:
### Sterile
- The EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip Screw devices may be supplied sterile.
- The devices are packaged individually in a blister package consisting of a thermoformed inner tray that contains the EZ-Fix™ Rod. This tray is protected by an outer thermoformed tray that is sealed by TYVEK CR-27. The outer TYVEK cover is labeled and has affixed to it the Patient Chart Labels. Both the inner and outer trays when sealed with the TYVEK cover are enclosed in a box that is sealed and indicates the sterility of the contents. Packaging material consists of .025 BT/CTD PETG, WEB#1:CTD 1073B TYVEK CR-27.
### Non-Sterile
- The EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip Screw devices and all instrumentation may be supplied non-sterile.
- Steam autoclavable sterilization trays have been designed to contain the EZ-Fix™ CHS System and maintain adequate separation of the implants and instruments.
## Sterilization / Re-sterilization:
### Sterile
- The EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip Screw devices may be supplied sterile.
- Sterilization is achieved by means of gamma radiation.
- Sterilization complies with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137-1994 practices.
- 10% of each production lot of EZ-Fix™ devices are tested (6% for bacteriostasis - fungistasis studies and 4% for bioburden recovery determination)
- The devices are packaged individually in a blister package consisting of a thermoformed inner tray that contains the EZ-Fix™ Rod. This tray is protected by an outer thermoformed tray that is sealed by TYVEK CR-27. The outer TYVEK cover is labeled and has affixed to it the Patient Chart Labels. Both the inner and outer trays when sealed with the TYVEK cover are enclosed in a box that is sealed and indicates the sterility of the contents. Packaging material consists of .025 BT/CTD PETG, WEB#1:CTD 1073B TYVEK CR-27.
- The radiation dose is based on the ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137.1994 dose setting.
- Sterilization Assurance Level (SAL) is 10⁴.
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- Sterilization process used is Cobalt 60.
- The EZ-Fix™ devices are non-pyrogenic. Pyrogenicity testing of the devices to determine level of endotoxin performed using LAL (Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) method.
## Non-Sterile
- The EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip Screw devices and all instrumentation may be supplied non-sterile.
- Steam autoclavable sterilization trays have been designed to contain the EZ-Fix™ CHS System and maintain adequate separation of the implants and instruments.
- Sterilization cycles should be followed appropriately to achieve a 10⁻⁶ sterility assurance level (SAL).
- See Appendix I for Sterilization Procedure
- The EZ-Fix™ devices are non-pyrogenic. Pyrogenicity testing of the devices to determine level of endotoxin performed using LAL (Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) method.
## Testing:
The EZ-Fix™ Compression Hip/Supracondylar Screw (CHS) system has been tested by the University of Miami Biomechanics Laboratory at Mount Sinai in Miami Beach, Florida, based upon ASTM test standards for metallic nail-plate appliances (F384). Test results proved the device to be of sound design.
## Equivalence:
These test values are comparable to those obtained from the referenced equivalent.
## Conclusion:
Based on the materials, intended uses, design, testing, and manufacturing, the EZ Fix™ Compression Hip/Supracondylar Screw System is equivalent to the referenced legally marketed comparison devices. The feature comparison chart below graphically demonstrates equivalence.
## Comparison Table:
| EZ-Fix™
CHS | Alphatec
MHS | Ace®
CHS | Richards
AMBI / Classic | Howmedica
Alta | Zimmer
Free Lock / Versa |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Materials | | | | | |
| Titanium Alloy | Titanium Alloy | Titanium Alloy | Stainless Steel | Titanium Alloy | Stainless Steel |
| Keyed / Keyless | | | Stainless Steel | | Stainless Steel |
| Both | Both | Keyless | Keyable | Both | Keyable |
| Plate Design | | | Keyed | | Keyed |
| Solid | Modular | Modular | Solid | Modular | Solid |
| | | | Solid | | Solid |
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