CFN-CANNULATED FEMUR NAIL, CTN-CANNULATED TIBIA NAIL, CHN-CANNULATED HUMERAL NAIL
Applicant
I.T.S. GmbH
Product Code
HSB · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Mar 7, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3020
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The intended use of the I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN is to stablilize and fix long bone fractures to facilitate healing in an adult patient and is composed of the following categories: The I.T.S. CFN - Cannulated Femur Nail System is indicated for use in long bone femur fracture fixation which include: Open and closed femur shaft fractures; Intertrochanteric, supracondylar and ipsilateral fractures; High subtrochanteric fractures; Combined inter and subrochanteric fractures; Pertrochanteric fractures; Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy; Non-union, mal-union and delayed union fractures; Pathological fractures, impending pathologic fractures, and tumor resections and; Fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty; The system is not for spinal use. The I.T.S. CTN - Cannulated Tibia Nail System is indicated for use in long bone tibia fracture fixation which include: Proximal, metaphyseal, epiphyseal and distal shaft fractures; Segmental, simple, compound and comminuted fractures; Transverse, oblique and spiral fractures; Surgically created defects using osteotomies,such as for leg length discrepencies or deformity; Pathologic fractures; Pseudoarthrosis, non-union, mal-union and delayed union of the tibia; Fractures involving osteopenic and osteoporotic bone; Open fractures of the tibia and; Reconstruction of the tibia after tumor resection and/or bone loss. The system is not for spinal use. The I.T.S. CHN - Cannulated Humeral Nail System is indicated for use in long bone humerus fracture fixation which include: Dislocated, unstable 2, 3 and 4 part fractures of the proximal humerus; Valgus-impacted 4 part fractures of the proximal humerus; Proximal hiumeral fractures with diaphyseal extension into the shaft; Pseudoarthrosis, non-unions, mal-unions and malalignments of the proximal humerus and; Pathological and impending pathological fractures. The system is not for spinal use.
Device Story
I.T.S. IM Nail Systems (CFN, CTN, CHN) are intramedullary trauma implants for long bone fracture fixation; components include cannulated nails, end caps, and cortical screws. Nails are inserted antegrade over calibrated guide wires; proximal/distal cross-screw fixation secures the nail. Distal hole/slot location requires x-ray fluoroscopic imaging; proximal insertion uses dedicated guide instrumentation. Used in clinical/OR settings by orthopedic surgeons. System stabilizes fractures to facilitate bone healing; benefits include anatomical alignment and structural support for various fracture types, including osteopenic/osteoporotic bone and tumor-related defects.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence determined based on technological characteristics and design similarities to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Alloyed 6-4 Titanium (ASTM F136) with DOTIZE anodized surface treatment. Design: Cannulated intramedullary nails with proximal/distal cross-screw fixation. Energy: Mechanical fixation. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Provided non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring stabilization and fixation of long bone fractures in the femur, tibia, or humerus, including shaft, metaphyseal, epiphyseal, and proximal fractures, non-unions, mal-unions, pathological fractures, and tumor resections. Contraindicated for spinal use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.
Predicate Devices
Synthes - Proximal Femoral (PFN) & Cannulated Femoral Nail (CFN) Systems (K970097, K954856)
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I.T.S. GmbH - 510(k) Summary -
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
MAR 0 7 2014
## SAFE MEDICAL DEVICES ACT OF 1990 510(k) Summary
| NAME OF FIRM: | I.T.S. GmbH<br>Autal 28<br>Lassnitzhöehe A-8301<br>AUSTRIA<br>www.its-implant.com |
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| 510(k) FIRM CONTACT: | Al Lippincott<br>Engineering Consulting Services, Inc.<br>3150 E. 200th St.<br>Prior Lake, MN 55372<br>Tel. No. 952-492-5858<br>e-mail: allippincott@msn.com |
| DATE: | August 31, 2013 |
| TRADE NAME: | I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN |
| COMMON NAME: | Femoral, Tibial and Humeral - Intramedullary Nail |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary and Accessories;<br>Screw, Fixation, Bone;<br>Nail, Fixation, Bone;<br>Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component<br>Intramedullary fixation rod (See 21 CFR, Sec. 888.3020).<br>Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener (See 21CFR, Sec.<br>888.3040).<br>Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation applieances and<br>accessories (See 21 CRF, Sec. 888.3030). |
| DEVICE PRODUCT CODE: | HSB |
| SUBSEQUENT PRODUCT CODE: | HWC, JDS, KTT |
| SUBSTANTIALLY<br>EQUIVALENT DEVICES | Synthes - Proximal Femoral (PFN) & Cannulated Femoral Nail (CFN)<br>Systems (K970097, K954856)<br>Zimmer - Sirus IM Femur Nail System (K093270)<br>Stryker - T2 RECON Nail System (K032898, K051624, K102992)<br>Biomet - Femoral Locking Nail System (K072161)<br>Synthes - Ti Cannulated Tibial Nail (CTN) System (K962047)<br>Zimmer - Sirus IM Tibia Nail System (K093270, K082770)<br>Stryker - T2 Tibial Nailing System (K021027,K011622,K003018)<br>Biomet - Tibial Locking Nail System (K063570)<br>I.T.S. - CONNEXX Locking Tibia Nail (K080706) |
I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CTN-CHN Page 1 of 4 Section XII .
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#### I.T.S. GmbH - 510(k) Summary -
I.T.S. - Distal Humeral 3.5mm Cortical Scew (K080184) Synthes - MultiLoc Humeral Nailing System (K120807) Smith & Nephew - TriGen Straight Humeral Nail (K032722) Stryker - T2 Proximal Humeral Nailing System (K042396) Acumed - Polarus Humeral Rod (K920666, K951673, K951740)
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN consists of Predicate type intramedullary nail trauma implant components commonly found with large companies with orthopedic markets in the United States. These 'Intramedullary (IM) Nail trauma implant devices' consist of the following categories:
#### 1. CFN - Cannulated Femur Nail System
#### 2. CTN - Cannulated Tibia Nail System
#### 3. CHN - Cannulated Humeral Nail System
A brief and concise description of each system is enclosed as follows:
1. CFN - Cannulated Femur Nail System: The I.T.S. CFN -Cannulated Femur Nail System is a curved/bowed Intramedullary(IM) Nail in a right and left configuration to fit the natural bow of the femur and is inserted proximally/antegrade over 3.5/3.0mm calibrated guide wires. The CFN - IM Nail is composed of various nail diameters in sizes of 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0 and 13.0mm and various lengths from 240mm to 480mm in 20mm increments. The CFN - IM Nail accepts a 6.5mm Cortical Screw in various lengths for cross-screw fixation in the larger diameter proximal region of the nail and a 4.7mm Triple-lead Cortical Screw in various lengths for crossscrew fixation in the distal portion of the nail. A dynamization slot is located in the distal portion of the nail and an End Cap (in +0, +5, +10, +15, +20, +25 & +30 lengths) is available for proximal closing of the nail. The nail proximal cross-screw insertion uses Insertion Guide instrumentation for location of the hole and screw insertion preparation throught the bone cortex and nail. The nail distal cross-screw insertion uses x-ray fluoroscopic imaging for nail distal hole/slot location.
All CFN - JM Nail, End Cap and Screw components are manufactured from Alloyed 6-4 Titanium material to ASTM F136 and are processed with an anodize DOTIZE surface treatment.
Associated instrumentation such as Insertion Guide accessories, guide pins, drill sleeves, drill guides, drills, screwdriver, depth gauge with removal instruments are available with the system. All CFN - IM Nails, End Caps and Screws are provided Non-Sterile.
#### I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN
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#### I.T.S. GmbH - 510(k) Summary -DEVICE DESCRIPTION CONTINUED:
2. CTN - Cannulated Tibia Nail System: The I.T.S. CTN -Cannulated Tibia Nail System is a universal straight Intramedullary(IM) Naïl with a 50 proximal and distal bend configuration to fit the anatomy of the tibia and is inserted proximally/antegrade over 3.5/3.0mm calibrated guide wires. The CTN - IM Nail is composed of various nail diameters in sizes of 9.0, 10.0. 11.0. and 12.0mm and various lengths from 240mm to 420mm in 1 5mm increments. The CTN - IM Nail accepts only the 4.7mm Triple-lead Cortical Screw in various lengths for cross-screw fixation in both the proximal/distal portion of the nail. A dynamization slot is located in the proximal portion of the nail and an End Cap (in +0, +5, +10, +15, +20, +25, +30 lengths) is available for proximal closing of the nail. The nail proximal cross-screw insertion uses Insertion Guide instrumentation for location of the hole/slot and screw insertion preparation throught the bone cortex and nail. The nail distal cross-screw insertion uses x-ray fluoroscopic imaging for nail distal hole location.
All CTN - IM Nail, End Cap and Screw components are manufactured from Alloved 6-4 Titanium material to ASTM F136 and are processed with an anodize DOTIZE surface treatment.
Associated instrumentation such as Insertion Guide accessories, guide pins, drill sleeves, drill guides, drills, screwdriver, depth gauge and removal instruments are available with the system. All CTN - IM Nails, End Caps and Screws are provided Non-Sterile.
3. CHN - Cannulated Humeral Nail System: The I.T.S. CHN -Cannulated Humeral Nail System is a right and left Intramedullary (IM) straight Nail with a 4 proximal bend configuration to fit the anatomy of the humerus and is inserted proximally over 2.0/2.5mm calibrated guide wires. The CHN - IM Nail is composed of various nail diameters in sizes of 7.0. 8.0. and 9.0mm and various lengths from 140mm to 320mm in 10 and 20mm increments. The CHN - IM Nail accepts only a 3.5mm Double-lead Cortical Screw in various lengths for cross-screw fixation in both the proximal/distal portion of the nail. An End Cap (in +0, +5, +10, +15, +20, +25 & +30 lengths) is available for proximal closing of the nail. The nail proximal cross-screw insertion uses Insertion Guide instrumentation for location of the hole and screw insertion preparation throught the bone cortex and nail. The nail distal cross-screw insertion uses x-ray fluoroscopic imaging for nail distal hole location.
All CHN - IM Nail, End Cap and Screw components are manufactured from Alloyed 6-4 Titanium material to ASTM F136 and are processed with an anodize DOTIZE surface treatment.
Associated instrumentation such as Insertion Guide accessories, guide pin, drill sleeves, drill guides, drills, screwdriver, depth gauge and removal instruments are available with the system. All CHN -IM Nails, End Caps and Screws are provided Non-Sterile.
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#### I.T.S. GmbH - 510(k) Summary -
#### INTENDED USE:
The intended use of the I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN is to stablilize and fix long bone fractures to facilitate healing in an adult patient and is composed of the following categories:
The I.T.S. CFN - Cannulated Femur Nail System is indicated for use in long bone femur fracture fixation which include:
Open and closed femur shaft fractures; Intertrochanteric, supracondylar and ipsilateral fractures; High subtrochanteric fractures; Combined inter and subrochanteric fractures; Pertrochanteric fractures; Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy; Non-union, mal-union and delayed union fractures; Pathological fractures, impending pathologic fractures, and tumor resections and; Fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty; The system is not for spinal use.
### The I.T.S. CTN - Cannulated Tibia Nail System is indicated for use in long bone tibia fracture fixation which include:
Proximal, metaphyseal, epiphyseal and distal shaft fractures; Segmental, simple, compound and comminuted fractures; Transverse, oblique and spiral fractures; Surgically created defects using osteotomies,such as for leg length discrepencies or deformity; Pathologic fractures; Pseudoarthrosis, non-union, mal-union and delayed union of the tibia; Fractures involving osteopenic and osteoporotic bone; Open fractures of the tibia and; Reconstruction of the tibia after tumor resection and/or bone loss.
The system is not for spinal use.
The I.T.S. CHN - Cannulated Humeral Nail System is indicated for use in long bone humerus fracture fixation which include: Dislocated, unstable 2, 3 and 4 part fractures of the proximal humerus; Valgus-impacted 4 part fractures of the proximal humerus; Proximal hiumeral fractures with diaphyseal extension into the shaft; Pseudoarthrosis, non-unions, mal-unions and malalignments of the proximal humerus and; Pathological and impending pathological fractures.
The system is not for spinal use.
EQUIVALENCE:
The I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN are Substantially Equivalent(SE) to the various predicate IM Nail, End Cap and Screw Systems as listed. No nonclinical testing was used in the determination of substantial equivalence.
#### SUMMARY OF TECH-NOLOGICAL CHAR-ACTERISTICS
The I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CEN-CTN-CHN are Similar in Material, Geometry Design/Markings, and Indications to predicate system(s) currently sold in the U.S. market.
#### SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS:
The I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN are shown to be safe and effective for use in long bone fracture stablization and fixation in the femur, tibia and humerus.
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#### March 7, 2014
I.T.S. GmbH % Mr. Al Lippincott U.S Agent and Official Correspondent for I.T.S. GmbH Engineering Consulting Services, Inc. 3150 E. 200th Street Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Re: K132945
Trade/Device Name: I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary fixation rod Regulatory Class: II Product Codes: HSB, HWC, JDS, KTT Dated: December 16, 2013 Received: December 20, 2013
Dear Mr. Lippincott:
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 commerce prior to 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 general controls provisions 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 warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) 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 contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. 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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Sincerely yours.
Vincent JFDAvlin -S
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Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
· Enclosure
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# INDICATIONS FOR USE
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# DEVICE NAME: I.T.S. IM Nail Systems CFN-CTN-CHN
The intended use of the I.T.S. IM Nail Systems is to stablilize and fix long bone fractures to facilitate healing in an adult patient and is composed of the following categories:
The I.T.S. CFN - Cannulated Femur Nail System is indicated for use in long bone femur fracture fixation which include:
Open and closed femur shaft fractures; Intertrochanteric, supracondylar and ipsilateral fractures; High subtrochanteric fractures; Combined inter and subrochanteric fractures; Pertrochanteric fractures; Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy; Non-union, malunion and delayed union fractures; Pathological fractures, impending pathologic fractures, and tumor resections and; Fractures proximal to a total knee arthroplasty; The system is not for spinal use.
The I.T.S. CTN - Cannulated Tibia Nail System is indicated for use in long bone tibia fracture fixation which include:
Proximal, metaphyseal, epiphyseal and distal shaft fractures; Segmental, simple, compound and comminuted fractures; Transverse, oblique and spiral fractures; Surgically created defects using osteotomies,such as for leg length discrepencies or deformity; Pathologic fractures; Pseudoarthrosis, non-union, mal-union and delayed union of the tibia; Fractures involving osteopenic and osteoporotic bone; Open fractures of the tibia and; Reconstruction of the tibia after tumor resection and/or bone loss.
The system is not for spinal use.
The I.T.S. CHN - Cannulated Humeral Nail System is indicated for use in long bone humerus fracture fixation which include:
Dislocated, unstable 2, 3 and 4 part fractures of the proximal humerus; Valgusimpacted 4 part fractures of the proximal humerus; Proximal humeral fractures with diaphyseal extension into the shaft; Pseudoarthrosis, non-unions, mal-unions and malalignments of the proximal humerus and; Pathological and impending pathological fractures.
The system is not for spinal use.
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