CONCORDE BULLET CAGE SYSTEM
Device Facts
| Record ID | K103488 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | CONCORDE BULLET CAGE SYSTEM |
| Applicant | Johnson and Johnson |
| Product Code | MAX · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Mar 2, 2011 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3080 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The CONCORDE System is indicated for use as intervertebral body fusion devices in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) at one or two contiguous levels of the lumbar spine (L2-S1). Patients should have six months of non-operative treatment prior to surgery. These implants are used to facilitate fusion in the lumbar spine and are placed via either a PLIF or TLIF approach using autogenous bone. When used as interbody fusion devices these implants are intended for use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation. The BENGAL System is indicated for use as an intervertebral body fusion device in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies) at one level of the cervical spine with accompanying radicular symptoms. Patients should have six weeks of non-operative treatment prior to surgery. BENGAL implants are used to facilitate fusion in the cervical spine (C2-T1) and are placed via an anterior approach using autogenous bone. When used as an interbody fusion device, DePuy Spine supplemental fixation may be used. The CONCORDE and BENGAL System are indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (i.e., T1-L5) to replace a diseased vertebral body resected or excised for the treatment of tumors, to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of a collapsed vertebral body. This system is also indicated for treating fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. This system is designed to restore the biomechanical integrity of the anterior, middle and posterior spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a prolonged period. When used as a vertebral body replacement device this system is intended for use with DePuy Spine supplemental internal fixation.
Device Story
Concorde Bullet and Bengal Spine Systems consist of polymer/carbon fiber composite cages and implantation instruments; used for intervertebral body fusion or vertebral body replacement. Cages feature ridges/teeth to resist migration and cavities for bone graft packing; radiolucent material with tantalum markers for radiographic assessment. Implants placed by surgeons in clinical settings via PLIF, TLIF, or anterior approaches to facilitate fusion or restore spinal column biomechanical integrity. Supplemental internal fixation is required for use. Benefits include spinal stabilization, decompression, and height restoration in patients with degenerative disc disease, tumors, or fractures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Static and dynamic axial testing performed in compliance with ASTM F2077 to demonstrate substantial equivalence post-sterilization and aging.
Technological Characteristics
Composite material: carbon-fiber reinforced poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) matrix with tantalum beads. Radiolucent cage structure with integrated markers. Mechanical fixation via ridges/teeth. Testing performed per ASTM F2077. Terminal sterilization.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (lumbar L2-S1, 1-2 levels; cervical C2-T1, 1 level) or thoracolumbar (T1-L5) vertebral body replacement due to tumors or fractures. Requires prior non-operative treatment (6 months lumbar, 6 weeks cervical).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval. (c) *Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.