DARCO LOCKING BONE PLATE SYSTEM

K061808 · Darco International, Inc. · HRS · Aug 17, 2006 · Orthopedic

Device Facts

• Record ID: K061808
• Device Name: DARCO LOCKING BONE PLATE SYSTEM
• Applicant: Darco International, Inc.
• Product Code: HRS · Orthopedic
• Decision Date: Aug 17, 2006
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic, Pediatric

Intended Use

The DARCO Locking Bone Plate System is intended for use in stabilization and fixation of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion, and reconstruction of small bones of the hand, feet, wrist, ankles, fingers and toes. The system may be used in both adult and pediatric patients.

Device Story

The DARCO Locking Bone Plate System consists of rhombus-shaped titanium plates and 2.7mm or 3.5mm screws. Plates feature specific drill hole alignments to prevent screw contact. The system is used by surgeons for internal fixation of small bone fractures, joint fusions, and reconstructions in the extremities. The device provides mechanical stabilization to facilitate bone healing. It is a manual surgical implant system.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical or non-clinical tests were used in the claim of substantial equivalence.

Technological Characteristics

Biocompatible titanium bone fixation plates; rhombus/parallelogram geometry; 2.7mm or 3.5mm screw fixation; non-intersecting screw hole design; manual surgical application.

Indications for Use

Indicated for stabilization and fixation of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion, and reconstruction of small bones of the hand, feet, wrist, ankles, fingers, and toes in adult and pediatric patients.

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

• Normed Titanium Osteotomy Plating System (K022325)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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810 Memorial Boulevard Huntington, WV 25701

AUG 1 7 2006

Telephone: [phone] Toll Free: 3800; 999-8866 feletax: [phone]

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Submitter Data: Darco International, Inc. 810 Memorial Blvd. Huntington WV 25701 Phone- [phone] Fax - [phone] Contact: Mark S. Cooper Date: June 26, 2006 Device Name: DARCO Locking Bone Plate System Common Name: Bone Fixation Plate Classification Name: Single/Multiple component metallic bone fixation appliance (per 21 CFR 888.3030) Legally Marketed Predicate Device: Normed Titanium Osteotomy Plating System (K022325) Device Description: The DARCO Locking Bone Plate System is designed with rhombus (parallelogram) plates of biocompatible titanium. The plates use either 2.7mm or 3.5mm screws which intersect each other in pairs. The drill holes of the plates are aligned to assure the screws do not touch. The plates vary essentially through different curvatures, material strengths, lengths, number of plate holes and through different grades or bridge widths. Intended Use: The DARCO Locking Bone Plate system is intended for use in stabilization of fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstruction of small bones of the hand, feet, wrist, ankles, fingers, and toes. The system can be used in both adult and pediatric patients. Technological Characteristics: There are no differences in the technological characteristics of the DARCO Locking Bone Plate System and the predicate device. Performance Data: No clinical or non-clinical tests were used in the claim of substantial equivalence.

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DARCO International % Mr. Mark S. Cooper Director of Regulatory Affairs 810 Memorial Boulevard Huntington, West Virginia 25701

Re: K061808

Trade/Device Name: DARCO Locking Bone Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HRS Dated: June 26, 2006 Received: June 28, 2006

Dear Mr. Cooper:

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 (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. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual revistration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic

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product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(c) 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note (21 ce re re re re voy), pick "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You mon yotain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrl/industry/support/ip3e20t111.

Sincerely yours.

Barbara Brechup

Mark N. Me İkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## 510(k) Statement of Indications for Use

| 510(k) number (if known) | K061808 |
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| Device Name | DARCO Locking Bone Plate System |
| Indications for Use | The DARCO Locking Bone Plate System is intended for<br>use in stabilization and fixation of fresh fractures, revision<br>procedures, joint fusion, and reconstruction of small bones<br>of the hand, feet, wrist, ankles, fingers and toes. The<br>system may be used in both adult and pediatric patients. |

Prescription Use __XXX (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over the Counter Use AND/OR

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