K992784 · United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · KWQ · Oct 27, 1999 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K992784
Device Name
NEXT GENERATION RODDING SYSTEM
Applicant
United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc
Product Code
KWQ · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 27, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3060
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The components of the Next Generation Rodding System are indicated for spinal fixation. When used as an anterolateral/anterior system consisting of rods ands screws, the levels of attachment are the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine. The points of attachment and methods are screw fixation to the anterolateral vertebral bodies of the lumbar and thoracic spine (T6-L5) and the anterior vertebral bodies of the cervical spinę. The Indications are degenerative disc disease defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. spondylolisthesis, fracture, spinal stenosis, deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis). When used as a nonpedicle posterior system consisting of hooks, crosslinks and sacral/iliac screws the levels of attachments are the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine and sacrum and ilium. Intended uses include hook and sacral screw fixation to the lumbar spine, noncervical spine and to the T1-S1 spine; and hook and sacral/iliac screw fixation to the noncervical spine. The indications are degenerative disc disease defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degenerative of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies, spondylolisthesis, fracture, spinal stenosis, deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumors, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis). When used as a pedicle screw system, in the non-cervical spine of skeletally mature patients, The Next Generation Rodding System is indicated for patients: (a) having severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) at the L5-S1 joint; (b) who are receiving fusions using autogenous bone graft only; (c) who are having the device fixed or attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 and below); and (d) who are having the device removed after the development of solid fusion mass. In addition, when used as a pedicle screw system, in the non-cervical spine of skeletally mature patients, the Next Generation Rodding System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments, as an adjunct to fusion, in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic imparment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).
Device Story
System consists of rods, screws, hooks, and crosslinks for spinal fixation/stabilization. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to treat spinal instabilities, deformities, and degenerative conditions. Provides mechanical immobilization as an adjunct to fusion. Components attached to thoracic, lumbar, cervical, sacral, or iliac segments depending on configuration. Benefits patient by stabilizing spinal segments to facilitate solid fusion mass development.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Implant grade wrought Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM standards. System includes rods, screws, hooks, and crosslinks for spinal fixation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring spinal fixation/stabilization. Includes skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis (including severe Grades 3-4 at L5-S1), fractures, spinal stenosis, deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumors, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion. Pedicle screw use restricted to non-cervical spine, L3 and below, with autogenous bone graft.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of titanium. It consists of various vertebral plates that are punched into each of a series of vertebral bodies. An eye-type screw is inserted in a hole in the center of each of the plates. A braided cable is threaded through each eye-type screw. The cable is tightened with a tension device and it is fastened or crimped at each eye-type screw. The device is used to apply force to a series of vertebrae to correct “sway back,” scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), or other conditions.
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## IX. Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
- SUBMITTER: United States Surqical A division of Tyco Healthcare Group, LP 150 Glover Avenue Norwalk, CT 06856
- CONTACT PERSON: Luis Nesprido
DATE PREPARED: August 12, 1999
- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis Spinal Interlaminal Fixation Orthosis Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System
- COMMON NAME: Titanium Spinal Rod System
- PROPRIETARY NAME: Next Generation Rodding System
- PREDICATE DEVICES: USS's Surgical Dynamics Rodding System - K983197
- INTENDED USE: The components of the Next Generation Rodding System are indicated for spinal fixation.
When used as an anterolateral/anterior system consisting of rods ands screws, the levels of attachment are the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine. The points of attachment and methods are screw fixation to the anterolateral vertebral bodies of the lumbar and thoracic spine (T6-L5) and the anterior vertebral bodies of the cervical spinę. The Indications are degenerative disc disease defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. spondylolisthesis, fracture, spinal stenosis, deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).
When used as a nonpedicle posterior system consisting of hooks, crosslinks and sacral/iliac screws the levels of attachments are the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine and sacrum and ilium. Intended uses include hook and sacral screw fixation to the lumbar spine, noncervical spine and to the T1-S1 spine; and hook and sacral/iliac screw fixation to the noncervical spine. The indications are degenerative disc disease defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degenerative of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies, spondylolisthesis, fracture, spinal stenosis, deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumors, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).
When used as a pedicle screw system, in the non-cervical spine of skeletally mature patients, The Next Generation Rodding System is
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The material used is implant grade material that conforms to ASTM MATERIALS: The material used is implant gration for wrought Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V).
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
OCT 27 1999
Mr. Luis Nesprido Regulatory Affairs Associate Regulatory
United States Surgical Corporation 150 Glover Avenue 06856 Norwalk, Connecticut
K992784 Re: Next Generation Rodding System Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Regulatory Clabbry Clabbry, MNH, and MNI Frodder Sugust 13, 1999 Dated:
Dear Mr. Nesprido:
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510 (k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to
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Sincerely yours,
f Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D.
Director
Division of General and
Restorative Devices
Office of Device Evaluation
Center for Devices and
Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## IV. Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _ ≤ 9927784
Device Name: Next Generation Rodding System
## Indications For Use:
The components of the Next Generation Rodding System are indicated for spinal fixation.
When used as an anterolateral/anterior system consisting of rods and screws, the levels of attachment are the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine. The points of attachment and methods are screw fixation to the anterolateral vertebral bodies of the lumbar and thoracic spine (T6-L5) and the anterior vertebral bodies of the cervical spine. The indications are degenerative disc disease defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies, spondylolisthesis, fracture, spinal stenosis, deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).
When used as a nonpedicle posterior system consisting of hooks, crosslinks and sacral/liac screws the levels of attachments are the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine and sacrum and ilium. Intended uses include hook and sacral screw fixation to the lumbar spine, noncervical spine and to the T1-S1 spine; and hook and sacral/lijac screw fixation to the noncervical spine. The indications are degenerative disc disease defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degenerative of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies, spondylolisthesis, fracture, spinal stenosis, deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumors, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).
When used as a pedicle screw system, in the non-cervical spine of skeletally mature patients, the Next Generation Rodding System is indicated for patients: (a) having severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) at the L5-S1 joint; (b) who are receiving fusions using autogenous bone graft only; (c) who are having the device fixed or attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 and below); and (d) who are having the device removed after the development of solid fusion mass.
In addition, when used as a pedicle screw system, in the non-cervical spine of skeletally mature patients, the Next Generation Rodding System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments, as an adjunct to fusion, in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic imparment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Prescription Use: (Per 21 CFR 801.109) 510kk) Nirmha United States Surgical Page 8 Premarket Notification
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