K112906 · Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. · JWH · Feb 1, 2012 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K112906
Device Name
KLASSIC KNEE SYSTEM
Applicant
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.
Product Code
JWH · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Feb 1, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Klassic™ Knee System is intended for prosthetic replacement with the use of bone cement in treatment of the following: Patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD): avascular necrosis and osteoarthritis Patient conditions of inflammatory joint disease (IJD): rheumatoid arthritis Patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction persists Correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture Revision of a previously failed knee arthroplasty Patients who require a total knee replacement
Device Story
Klassic Knee System is a cemented, semi-constrained total knee joint replacement prosthesis. System components include a symmetric Cobalt Chromium (CoCr) femoral component, a Titanium alloy tibial baseplate, UHMWPE tibial inserts (cruciate retaining or sacrificing), a UHMWPE patellar component, and a UHMWPE dome extension. Designed for primary knee surgery; requires intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments. Components are modular, symmetric, and available in multiple sizes to accommodate patient anatomy. Implanted by orthopedic surgeons in a clinical/hospital setting using provided surgical instrumentation. Device replaces damaged joint surfaces to restore function, reduce pain, and correct deformity. Clinical benefit derived from mechanical restoration of knee joint articulation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Non-clinical testing included fatigue, disassembly, stability, contact area/stress distribution, range of motion, biocompatibility, sterilization/cleaning validation, and packaging/shelf-life testing. All testing performed in accordance with recognized standards.
Technological Characteristics
Cemented, semi-constrained total knee prosthesis. Materials: Cobalt Chromium (CoCr) alloy femur, Titanium alloy tibial baseplate, Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) tibial inserts and patella. Modular design with snap-in locking mechanism and set screw. Symmetric design (no left/right orientation). Sterile, single-use. No electronic components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring total knee replacement due to non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis), inflammatory joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis), failed previous surgery, or revision of failed knee arthroplasty. Suitable for patients with correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture. Requires intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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# SECTION 5 510(k) SUMMARY
# 510(k) Notification K | 2906
#### GENERAL INFORMATION
## Applicant:
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. 1567 E. Stratford Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Phone: 801-486-6070 Fax: 801-486-6117
## Contact Person:
Heather Lake Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs Experien Group, LLC 755 N. Mathilda Avenue, Suite 100 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: 408-400-0856 Fax: 408-400-0865
Date Prepared: September 30, 2011
#### DEVICE INFORMATION
The Klassic™ Knee System is a cemented total knee joint replacement system comprised of modular components with varying sizes available for each component.
#### Trade Name:
Klassic™ Knee System
## Generic/Common Name:
Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis
## Classification:
21 CFR§888.3560, Class II
Product Code:
JWH
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## SECTION 5 510(k) SUMMARY
#### PREDICATE DEVICE(S)
- Ortho Development Corporation, Balanced Knee™ System (K994370) .
- Ortho Development Corporation, Balanced Knee™ System Ultracongruent Tibial . Insert (K090705)
- Intermedics Orthopedics, Natural-Knee® II System (K936159) .
- OMNI Life Science, Inc., Apex Knee™ System (K060192) .
- Intermedics Orthopedics, Natural-Knee®/Apollo™ Knee (K925242, K935523) .
- Howmedica Corp., Kinemax Plus Total Knee System (K910500) .
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Klassic " Knee System is intended for prosthetic replacement with the use of bone cement in treatment of the following:
- Patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD): . avascular necrosis and osteoarthritis
- Patient conditions of inflammatory joint disease (IJD): rheumatoid arthritis .
- Patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction . persists
- Correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture .
- Revision of a previously failed knee arthroplasty
- Patients who require a total knee replacement
## PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Klassic™ Knee System consists of two categories of devices: an implantable knee prosthesis and the various instruments needed to perform the surgery and implant the femoral, tibial and patellar components. The Klassic "Knee System allows for simple surgical use and addresses the needs of a wide patient population. The System also has streamlined instrumentation.
The Klassic™ Knee System is a cemented total knee joint replacement system intended for use in primary knee surgery. The System is a semiconstrained design and both the medial and lateral collateral ligaments must be intact. The Klassic" Knee System utilizes a symmetrical design, eliminating the need for left/right orientations. The patellofemorotibial prosthesis includes a metal femoral component, a tibial component consisting of a polyethylene tibial bearing fixed to a metal tibial baseplate, a polyethylene patellar component, a polyethylene dome extension, and a metal tibial insert set screw. The implantable components are provided sterile and are intended for single-use only in a single patient.
The Cobalt Chromium alloy (CoCr) femur has a symmetric design and is available in six sizes for cemented application to accommodate replacement of either left or right knees.
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## SECTION 5 510(k) SUMMARY
The Titanium alloy tibial baseplate has a symmetric design and is available in six sizes for cemented application. The tibial baseplate has a modular design to assemble with the tibial insert with a snap-in locking mechanism that is secured with the Titanium allov tibial insert set screw. The System includes two types of tibial inserts which can be used in cruciate retaining and cruciate sacrificing procedures. Both types of tibial inserts have a symmetric design, are composed of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and are available in six sizes and four thicknesses (10-16mm). The System also includes a patella composed of UHMWPE which is available in four sizes. Additionally, the System includes a dome extension composed of UHMWPE that connects to the bottom of the tibial baseplate and is available in one size. The UHMWPE material has been utilized in previously cleared devices.
#### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The technological characteristics of the Klassic" Knee System are similar to the predicate devices. Performance data were provided to support the determination of substantial equivalence.
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The proposed indications for use for the Klassic™ Knee System are substantially equivalent to the indications for use for the predicate devices. Any differences in the technological characteristics between the devices do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness. Thus, the Klassic" Knee System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### TESTING IN SUPPORT OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
Extensive bench testing was conducted on the Klassic™ Knee System to evaluate the performance of the device and to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate devices. Non-clinical testing assessed the following aspects of the device:
- Fatigue
- Disassembly
- Stability .
- Contact area and stress distributions .
- Range of motion .
- Biocompatibility .
- Sterilization and cleaning validations .
- Packaging and shelf life .
All testing was performed in accordance with recognized standards. Results confirm that all components of the Klassic" Knee System exhibit the appropriate characteristics for total knee joint replacement, and are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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# SECTION 5 510(k) Summary
## CONCLUSION
The results of the non-clinical testing verify that the Klassic" Knee System functions as intended and exhibits the appropriate characteristics for total knee joint replacement. The Klassic "Knee System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of technological characteristics, intended use and performance.
## SUMMARY
The Klassic" Knee System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
FEB - 1 2012
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. % Ms. Heather Lake Regulatory Consultant for Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. Experien Group, LLC 755 N. Mathilda Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94085
Re: K112906
Trade/Device Name: Klassic Knee System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JWH
Dated: January 19, 2012 Received: January 20, 2012
Dear Ms. Lake:
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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical or ice-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set do records adverse oread) (2) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please n you acc.il/www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
FOR Peter Thom
Mark N. Melkerson Dep. Lirr Dir.
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# SECTION 4 INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number (if known): K 112906
Device Name: Klassic™ Knee System
## Indications For Use:
The Klassic™ Knee System is intended for prosthetic replacement with the use of bone cement in treatment of the following:
- Patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD): . avascular necrosis and osteoarthritis
- Patient conditions of inflammatory joint disease (IJD): rheumatoid arthritis .
- Patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction . persists
- Correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture .
- Revision of a previously failed knee arthroplasty .
- Patients who require a total knee replacement .
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