K110063 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · OVD · Oct 4, 2011 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K110063
Device Name
SOVEREIGN SPINAL SYSTEM
Applicant
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.
Product Code
OVD · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Oct 4, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Intended Use
The SOVEREIGN™ Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months of non-operative treatment. These implants may be implanted via a laparoscopic or an open anterior approach. The SOVEREIGN™ interbody system may be used as a stand-alone device or in conjunction with supplemental fixation. When used as a stand-alone device, the SOVEREIGN™ interbody device is intended to be used with the three titanium alloy fixed or variable angle screws. The accompanying cover plate MUST be used anytime the device is used with any number of variable angle screws. If the physician chooses to use less than three or none of the provided screws, then additional supplemental fixation for use in the lumbar spine must be used to augment stability.
Device Story
Intervertebral body fusion device; lens-shaped PEEK Optima interbody implant with tantalum radiopaque markers; titanium alloy screws for internal fixation. Implanted via laparoscopic or open anterior approach by surgeons. Device stabilizes vertebral body; prevents expulsion; interior space packed with autogenous bone graft. Fixed or variable angle screw options; cover plate required with variable angle screws to prevent backout. Stand-alone use or with supplemental fixation. Modified design features larger major diameter near screw head for interference fit. Provides mechanical stability to lumbar spine; facilitates fusion.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing: static screw push-out, static/fatigue compression (ASTM F2077-03), static/fatigue compression-shear (ASTM F2267-04), static subsidence, and particulate analysis.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK Optima (polyetheretherketone) and titanium alloy; tantalum radiopaque markers. Design: Lens-shaped interbody implant with three screw holes. Standards: ASTM F2077-03 (compression/fatigue), ASTM F2267-04 (compression-shear/subsidence). Sterilization: Not specified. Connectivity: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1, confirmed by history and radiography, following six months of failed non-operative treatment.
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.