Resorb-X G is intended for use in non-load bearing fracture repair and reconstructive procedures in pediatric and adult populations. In addition, resorbable meshes, plates and pins may be used in non-load bearing applications for maintaining the relative position of, and/or containing, bony fragments, bone grafts (autograft or allograft), or bone graft substitutes in cranial reconstruction.
Device Story
Resorb-X G consists of resorbable plates, meshes, and pins (PLLA/PGA material) for fixation, alignment, and stabilization of cranial fractures and reconstructive procedures. Device is used in hospitals by surgeons. Pins are inserted using the SonicWeld RX ultrasonic unit; ultrasonic energy causes phase transition in the pin, allowing it to adapt to drilled pilot holes and utilize bone micro-undercuts for retention. Output is a stabilized bone construct. Benefits include bioresorbable fixation, eliminating need for secondary removal surgery. Device is not for load-bearing applications unless supplemented by traditional rigid fixation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Chemical analysis (ISO 10993-18) and cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5) confirmed conformance. Mechanical degradation testing compared Resorb-X G to Resorb-X (K080862) over 22 weeks; Resorb-X G showed 97% strength retention at 4 weeks, 80% at 8 weeks, and 15% at 22 weeks. Viscosity profiles remained relatively constant.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PLLA/PGA copolymer. Sensing/Actuation: Ultrasonic energy (via SonicWeld RX unit) for pin phase transition/fixation. Form factor: Plates, meshes, pins of various sizes. Sterilization: Gamma radiation. Connectivity: None. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-load bearing fracture repair and reconstructive procedures in pediatric and adult populations, including maintaining position of bony fragments, bone grafts, or bone graft substitutes in cranial reconstruction. Contraindicated in high-load regions without traditional rigid fixation, active/latent infections, and patients with poor health or metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A preformed alterable cranioplasty plate is a device that is implanted into a patient to repair a skull defect. It is constructed of a material, e.g., tantalum, that can be altered or reshaped at the time of surgery without changing the chemical behavior of the material.
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P.O. Box 16369 · Jacksonville, FL 32245-6369 904-641-7746 or 800-625-1557 • Fax 904-641-7378 www.klsmartin.com
**510(k) Summary**
Section 21 CFR 807.92
K121606
Submitter:
KLS Martin, L.P. 11201 Saint Johns Industrial Pkwy S Jacksonville. FL 32246
JAN 1 7 2013
Contact Person:
Jennifer Damato Director of Quality Mgt and Regulatory Affairs Phone: 800-625-1557 Fax: 904-641-7378
Date Prepared:
Trade Name:
Resorb-X G
December 31, 2012
Resorbable Fixation System
Common Name:
Classification:
Preformed alterable cranioplasty plate Class II, 21 CFR 882.5320, Product Code GWO
Cranioplasty plate fastener Class II, 21 CFR 882.5360, Product Code HBW
Predicate Devices:
OSTEOTRANS™-MX (K073006) Resorb-X G (K112064) Synthes Rapid Resorbable Fixation System (K062789) LactoSorb Trauma Plating System (K992355) SonicWeld RX (Resorb-X) (K080862)
### Device Description:
The Resorb-X G product line consists of plates, meshes and pins manufactured in a variety of sizes and configurations to provide fixation and aid in the alignment and stabilization of fractures in reconstructive procedures. Resorb-X G is implanted using ultrasonic force generated by an ultrasonic unit that causes a phase transition in the pin, allowing the pin to adapt to the previously drilled pilot hole in the surgical site and utilize the micro undercuts of the bone for retention.
The plate, mesh and pin sizes and configurations are identical to components previously cleared in K080862, Sonic Weld RX (Resorb-X). The PLLA/PGA material is identical to that cleared in K 12064, Resorb-X G. This premarket notification is being submitted to expand the indications for use for Resorb-X G to include cranial use in pediatric and adult populations and includes additional sizes and configurations in the PLLA/PGA material for cranial use.
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kts markın t.p.
P.O. Box 16369 • Jacksonville, FL 32245-6369
904-641-7746 or 800-625-1557 • Fax 904-641-7378
www.klsmartin.com
# echnological Characteristics/Substantial Equivalence
# Device Comparison Tabl
| Resorb-X G<br>(Subject Device) | OSTEOTRANS-MX<br>Bioabsorbable Bone<br>Fixation System<br>(K073006) | Synthes (USA) Rapid<br>Resorbable Fixation<br>System<br>(K062789) | Lactosorb Trauma Plating System<br>(K992355) | Resorb-X G<br>(K112064) | SonicWeld RX (Resorb-X)<br>(K080862) | |
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| Resorb-X G is intended<br>for use in non-load<br>bearing fracture repairand reconstructive<br>procedures in pediatric<br>adult populations. In<br>addition, resorbable<br>meshes, plates and pins<br>may be used in non-load<br>bearing applications for<br>maintaining the relative<br>position of, and/or<br>containing, bony<br>fragments, bone grafts<br>(autograft or allograft), or<br>bone graft substitutes in<br>oral and maxillofacial<br>reconstruction. | The OSTEOTRANSTM-MX<br>Bioabsorbable Bone<br>Fixation System is intended<br>for use in trauma and<br>reconstructive procedures of<br>the craniofacial skeleton,<br>including fracture of the<br>cranium, infant craniofacial<br>surgery (i.e. cranioynostosis,<br>congenital malformations),<br>pediatric reconstructive<br>procedures, reconstructive<br>procedures of the cranium,<br>craniotomy flap fixation. | The Synthes (USA) Rapid<br>Resorbable Fixation<br>System is intended for use<br>in fracture repair and<br>reconstructive procedures<br>of the craniofacial skeleton<br>in pediatric and adult<br>populations. In addition,<br>resorbable meshes, sheets,<br>screws and tacks may be<br>used in non-load bearing<br>applications for<br>maintaining the relative<br>position of, and/or<br>containing, bony<br>fragments, bone grafts,<br>(autograft or allograft), or<br>bone graft substitutes in<br>reconstruction of the<br>craniofacial or mandibular<br>areas. | A. General Indication: trauma<br>procedures of the midface or<br>craniofacial skeleton.<br>Specific Indications:<br>1. comminuted fractures of the<br>naso-ethmoidal and intraorbital area.<br>2. comminuted fractures of the<br>frontal sinus wall.<br>3. pediatric midface or<br>craniofacial trauma.<br>4. LeFort (I, II, III) fractures.<br>5. orbital floor fractures.<br>6. fractures of the maxilla,<br>zygoma, zygomatic arch, orbital rim,<br>nasal, ethmoid, and lacrimal bones.<br>7. trauma of the craniofacial<br>skeleton, including frontal, parietal,<br>temporal, sphenoid, and occipital<br>bones.<br>B. General Indications:<br>reconstructive procedures of the<br>midface or craniofacial skeleton.<br>Specific Indications:<br>1. infant craniofacial surgery<br>(i.e. craniosynostosis, congenital<br>malformation, trauma, etc.)<br>2. LeFort (I, II, III) osteotomies.<br>3. tumor reconstruction in midface<br>or craniofacial procedures.<br>4. bone graft procedures in the<br>midface or craniofacial skeleton.<br>5. pediatric reconstructive<br>procedures.<br>6. reconstructive procedures of the<br>craniofacial skeleton including,<br>frontal, parietal, temporal, sphenoid,<br>and occipital bones.<br>7. craniotomy flap fixation. | The KLS Martin<br>Resorb-X G is intended<br>for use in non-load<br>bearing fracture repair<br>and reconstructive<br>procedures in<br>adolescent and adult<br>populations. In<br>addition, resorbable<br>meshes, plates and pins<br>may be used in non-<br>load bearing<br>applications for<br>maintaining the relative<br>position of, and/or<br>containing, bony<br>fragments, bone grafts<br>(autograft or allograft),<br>or bone graft substitutes<br>in oral and<br>maxillofacial<br>reconstruction. | The KLS Martin SonicWeld<br>RX (Resorb-X) is intended<br>for use in fracture repair and<br>reconstructive procedures of<br>the craniofacial skeleton in<br>pediatric and adult<br>populations. In addition,<br>resorbable meshes, plates<br>and pins may be used in<br>non-load bearing<br>applications for maintaining<br>the relative position of,<br>and/or containing, bony<br>fragments, bone grafts<br>(autograft or allograft), or<br>bone graft substitutes in oral<br>and maxillofacial<br>reconstruction.<br><br>The device is not intended<br>for load bearing indications<br>unless used in conjunction<br>with traditional rigid<br>fixation. The KLS Martin<br>SonicWeld RX (Resorb-X)<br>is not intended for areas<br>with active or latent<br>infection or for patient<br>conditions including limited<br>blood supply or insufficient<br>quantity or quality of bone.<br>These devices are not<br>intended for use in the spine.<br><br>The SonicWeld Rx pins are<br>designed only to be inserted<br>with the Sonic Weld Rx<br>Sonotrode device. | |
| | Resorb-X G<br>(Subject Device) | OSTEOTRANS-MX<br>Bioabsorbable Bone<br>Fixation System<br>(K073006) | Synthes (USA) Rapid<br>Resorbable Fixation<br>System<br>(K062789) | Lactosorb Trauma Plating<br>System<br>(K992355) | Resorb-X G<br>(K112064) | SonicWeld RX (Resorb-X)<br>(K080862) |
| Contraindications | • High-load regions in the<br>absence of traditional<br>rigid fixation<br>• Active or latent<br>infections<br>• Patients in a bad general<br>state of health or<br>suffering from metabolic<br>disorders (such as<br>diabetes) | • Insufficient quality and<br>quantity of bone for<br>attachment of graft.<br>• Blood supply limitation<br>and/or previous infections,<br>which could retard healing.<br>• Patients with active<br>infection.<br>• Conditions, which tend to<br>limit the patient's ability or<br>willingness to restrict<br>activities or follow<br>directions during the healing<br>and rehabilitation period. | These devices are not<br>intended for use in load<br>bearing applications, such as<br>the mandible, unless used in<br>conjunction with traditional<br>rigid fixation. The Synthes<br>Rapid Resorbable System is<br>not intended for areas with<br>active or latent infection or<br>for patient conditions<br>including limited blood<br>supply or insufficient<br>quantity or quality of bone.<br>These devices are not<br>intended for use in the spine. | • Active infection.<br>• Patient conditions including,<br>blood supply limitations,<br>insufficient quantity or quality of<br>bone stock or latent infection.<br>• DO NOT USE in full load bearing<br>procedures.<br>• DO NOT USE in the<br>temporomandibular joint (TMJ). | • High-load regions in<br>the absence of<br>traditional rigid fixation<br>• Active or latent<br>infections<br>• Patients in a bad<br>general state of health<br>or suffering from<br>metabolic disorders<br>(such as diabetes) | The device is not intended<br>for load bearing indications<br>unless used in conjunction<br>with traditional rigid<br>fixation. The KLS Martin<br>Sonic Weld RX (Resorb-X)<br>is not intended for areas<br>with active or latent<br>infection or for patient<br>conditions including limited<br>blood supply or insufficient<br>quantity or quality of bone.<br>These devices are not<br>intended for use in the spine. |
| Target Population | Adults & Pediatrics | Adults & Pediatrics | Adults & Pediatrics | Adults & Pediatrics | Adults & Adolecents | Adults & Pediatrics |
| Anatomical Sites | Cranial | Craniofacial | Craniofacial | Craniofacial | Oral & Maxillofacial | Craniofacial |
| Standards Met | ISO 10993-1,-5,-12,-18<br>ISO 11137-2, 11737-1,-2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Same as current<br>submission | Same as current submission |
| Materials | 85% PLLA, 15% PGA | 30-40% u-HA, PLLA | 85% PLLA, 15% PGA | 82% PLLA, 18% PGA | 85% PLLA, 15% PGA | PDLLA |
| Biocompatibility | Tested to ISO 10993-1,<br>-5,-12,-18 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Tested to ISO 10993-1,<br>-5,-12,-18 | ISO 10993 |
| Sterility | Provided Sterile (Gamma<br>Radiation) | Provided sterile | Provided Sterile | Provided Sterile (ETO) | Provided Sterile<br>(Gamma Radiation) | Provided Sterile (Gamma<br>Radiation) |
| Where used<br>(hospital, home, etc) | Health Care Facilities/<br>Hospitals | Health Care Facilities/<br>Hospitals | Health Care Facilities/<br>Hospitals | Health Care Facilities/ Hospitals | Health Care Facilities/<br>Hospitals | Health Care Facilities/<br>Hospitals |
| Chemical Safety | Tested to ISO 10993-12,<br>-18 | H₂O, CO₂, Ca, PO₄ | Unknown | Unknown | Tested to ISO 10993-<br>12,-18 | ISO 10993 |
| Breakdown<br>Products | H₂O and CO₂ | H₂O and CO₂ | H₂O and CO₂ | H₂O and CO₂ | H₂O and CO₂ | H₂O and CO₂ |
| Resorption Time | 12-14 months | 4-6 years | 12 months | 12 months | 12-14 months | 12-18 months |
| Dimensions | | | | | | |
| Plate/Mesh<br>Thickness | 0.3 - 1.0 mm | 0.7 - 1.4 mm | 0.25 - 1.2 mm | 0.25 - 1.14 mm | 0.6 - 1.0 mm | 0.1 - 2.0 mm |
| Max Mesh<br>Dimensions…
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.