TEMPUS CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM

K120515 · Neurostructures, LLC · KWQ · May 23, 2012 · Orthopedic

Device Facts

• Record ID: K120515
• Device Name: TEMPUS CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM
• Applicant: Neurostructures, LLC
• Product Code: KWQ · Orthopedic
• Decision Date: May 23, 2012
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3060
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Tempus™ Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-T1) for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities or curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

Device Story

Tempus™ Cervical Plate System is a spinal fixation orthosis consisting of titanium alloy plates and bone screws. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to stabilize the cervical spine (C2-T1) during fusion procedures. Plates are available in various lengths for one to five-level fusions; screws are available in multiple diameter-length combinations. Device features preassembled locking pins that cover screw heads to prevent back-out. Surgeon inserts screws through plate openings into vertebral bodies; locking pins are then engaged to secure the construct. Provides mechanical stabilization to the cervical spine, facilitating fusion and potentially alleviating symptoms associated with DDD, trauma, or spinal deformities.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Bench testing only. The device underwent static axial compression bending, static torsion, and dynamic axial compression bending in accordance with ASTM F1717-11 (Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model). Results confirmed the construct withstands anticipated forces comparable to legally marketed predicate devices.

Technological Characteristics

Materials: Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI alloy (ASTM F136). Design: Plates with preassembled locking pins for screw head retention. Energy source: None (mechanical). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified. Form factor: Multi-level cervical plates and bone screws.

Indications for Use

Indicated for anterior cervical fixation (C2-T1) in patients with degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture/dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, or failed previous fusion.

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.

Predicate Devices

• Synthes CSLP Cervical Plate (K030866)
• Centerpulse Spine-Tech Trinica Select™ Anterior Cervical Plate System (K012305)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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# 5.510(K) Summary

| Submitter's Name: | NeuroStructures, LLC |
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| Submitter's Address: | 63 Bovet Road, Suite 135<br>San Mateo, CA 94402 |
| Submitter's Telephone: | 800-352-6103 |
| Contact Name: | John Stephani |
| Date Summary was Prepared: | 02/16/2012 |
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | Tempus™ Cervical Plate System |
| Common or Usual Name: | Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis |
| Classification: | Class II per 21 CFR §888.3060 |
| Product Code: | KWQ |
| Classification Panel: | Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel |
| Predicate Devices: | Synthes CSLP Cervical Plate (K030866)<br>Centerpulse Spine-Tech Trinica Select™ Anterior Cervical Plate<br>System (K012305) |

### Description of the Device Subject to Premarket Notification:

The Tempus™ Cervical Plate System consists of screws and plates. Screws are available in a variety of diameter-length combinations. Plates are available in a variety of lengths to accommodate fusion procedures from one to five levels of the cervical spine. Fixation is achieved by inserting bone screws through the openings in the plate into the vertebral bodies of the cervical spine. The Tempus™ Plates include locking pins that cover the heads of the bone screws to reduce the potential for screw back-out. The locking pins come preassembled to the plate.

#### Indications for Use

The Tempus™ Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-T1) for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities or curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

The indication for use for the Tempus™ Cervical Plate System is similar to that of the Centerpulse Spine-Tech Trinica Select™ Anterior Cervical Plate System (K012305) and similar to that of Synthes Spine Anterior CSLP System (K030866). The Synthes device does not include deformity in the indications for use but is similar in all other aspects. As the subject device has indications that are identical to one of

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the predicate devices and similar to the second predicate device device does not introduce differences that are critical to the surgical use of the device.

#### TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The plates and screws are manufactured from titanium alloy meeting requirements of ASTM F136, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Allov for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56401). Titanium alloy has a successful history of use in the spinal implant industry and use of it in these devices does not introduce any previously unaccepted patient risks. The Synthes CSLP plate is manufactured from commercially pure titanium, but the Trinica plate and Tempus™ plate are both manufactured from titanium alloy.

The Tempus™ Plates include locking pins that cover the bone screws to reduce the potential for screw back-out. The locking pins come preassembled to the plate. Both of the predicate devices have an interference to the screw head with the same intent. The Synthes CSLP plate has an automatic locking mechanism that collapses over the head of the screw. The Trinica™ Plate has a manual locking cover that is engaged over the screw head after the place, similar in technical characteristics to the locking pin that is utilized in the Tempus™ plate.

#### PERFORMANCE DATA

The Tempus™ Cervical Plate System has been tested in static axial compression bending, static torsion, and dynamic axial compression bending in accordance with ASTM F1717–11 Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model. The results of this non-clinical testing show that the Tempus™ Cervical Plate System can withstand the anticipated forces of the cervical spine and legally marketed predicate devices.

#### CONCLUSION

The overall technology characteristics and mechanical performance data lead to the conclusion that the Tempus™ Cervical Plate System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.

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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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NeuroStructures, LLC % Meredith May, MS Empirical Testing Corp. 4628 Northpark Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918

MAY 2 3 2012

Re: K120515

Trade/Device Name: Tempus Cervical Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3060 · Regulation Name: Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: K WQ Dated: February 16, 2012 Received: February 29, 2012

Dear Ms. May:

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 for too stated on the 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 . r ou may, aterest of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability addition. Trease nover, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

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Sincerely yours,

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Mark N. Melkerson ల్ల Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## 4. Indications for Use Statement

#### Device Name: Tempus™ Cervical Plate System

The Tempus™ Cervical Plate System is intended for anterior cervical fixation (C2-T1) for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities or curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

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Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(k) Number___K120515

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