K140659 · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · MAX · Jun 26, 2014 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K140659
Device Name
COROENT THORACOLUMBAR IMPLANTS
Applicant
Nu Vasive, Incorporated
Product Code
MAX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jun 26, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar Implants are devices indicated for the following: Intervertebral Body Fusion The NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The implants are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion and supplemental internal spinal fixation system cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracolumbar spine. The devices are to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. Thoracic Spine: The CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are intended for use for thoracic interbody fusions at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracic spine, from T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectory for the treatment of a symptomatic disc degeneration (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy and/or radiculopathy with or without axial pain). Lumbar Spine: The CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. Partial Vertebral Body Replacement The NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants may also be used as a partial vertebral body replacement device indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) to replace a diseased or damaged vertebral body caused by tumor or fracture, to restore height of a collapsed vertebral body, and to achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues. The implants are intended to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g. pedicle screw system) that are cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Allograft or autograft material may be used at the surgeon's discretion.
Device Story
CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are spinal interbody fusion and partial vertebral body replacement devices. Implants are available in various shapes/sizes to accommodate patient anatomy. Used in thoracic and lumbar spine to facilitate fusion or restore vertebral height following tumor/fracture. Requires supplemental internal spinal fixation (e.g., pedicle screws). Surgeon implants device during spinal surgery to achieve decompression and stabilization. Benefits include spinal height restoration and fusion support for patients with DDD or vertebral damage.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical performance data presented to support expanded indications for use in the thoracic spine. Data demonstrates no new types of safety or effectiveness questions.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PEEK-Optima LT-1 (ASTM F2026) or titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F136). PEEK implants include titanium alloy radiographic markers (ASTM F136 or F1472). Mechanical intervertebral body fusion/fixation device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients requiring intervertebral body fusion or partial vertebral body replacement in the thoracic (T1-T12) or lumbar (L1-S1) spine. Conditions include symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD), thoracic disc herniation, Grade I spondylolisthesis, tumor, or fracture. Requires at least six months of failed non-operative treatment for DDD. Used with supplemental internal spinal fixation and bone graft (autograft/allograft).
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.
NuVasive CoRoent Sterile Implants System (K132601)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(k) Premarket Notification K140659 NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar Implants
JUN 2 6 2014
## 510(k) Summarv
In accordance with Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 807, and in particular 21 CFR \$807.92, the following summary of information is provided:
#### Submitted by: A.
Olga Lewis Regulatory Affairs Specialist NuVasive, Incorporated 7475 Lusk Blvd. San Diego, California 92121 Telephone: (858) 909-1800
Date Prepared: June 25, 2014
#### B. Device Name
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | <i>NuVasive</i> ® <i>CoRoent</i> ® <i>Thoracolumbar Implants</i> |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device; Spinal Intervertebral<br>Body Fixation Orthosis |
| Classification Name: | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device; Spinal Intervertebral<br>Body Fixation Orthosis |
| Device Class: | Class II |
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| Classification: | 21 CFR § 888.3080 and § 888.3060 |
| Product Code: | MAX, PHM, MQP |
#### C. Predicate Devices
The subject NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. NuVasive CoRoent System (K071795). NuVasive CoRoent Titanium System (K120918) and NuVasive CoRoent Sterile Implants System (K132601).
#### D. Device Description
The CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are manufactured from PEEK-Optima® LT-1 conforming to ASTM F2026 or titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136. The PEEK device contains titanium alloy radiographic markers conforming to ASTM F136 or ASTM F1472. The implants are available in a variety of different shapes and sizes to suit the individual pathology and anatomical conditions of the patient. The device is intended to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems that are cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracolumbar spine. This 510(k) is to expand the indications for use to include interbody fusion in the thoracic spine.
#### E. Intended Use
The NuVasive® CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are devices indicated for the following:
## Intervertebral Body Fusion
The NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in skeletally mature patients. The implants are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion and supplemental internal spinal fixation system cleared by the FDA for
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use in the thoracolumbar spine. The devices are to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment.
## Thoracic Spine:
The CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are intended for use for thoracic interbody fusions at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracic spine, from T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectory for the treatment of a symptomatic disc degeneration (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy and/or radiculopathy with or without axial pain).
#### Lumbar Spine:
The CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies.
### Partial Vertebral Body Replacement
The NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants may also be used as a partial vertebral body replacement device indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 to L5) to replace a diseased or damaged vertebral body caused by tumor or fracture, to restore height of a collapsed vertebral body, and to achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues. The implants are intended to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g. pedicle screw system) that are cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Allograft or autograft material may be used at the surgeon's discretion.
#### Technological Characteristics F.
As was established in this submission, the subject NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are substantially equivalent to other predicate devices cleared by the FDA for commercial distribution in the United States. There have been no design changes to the implants previously cleared in the predicate 510(k)s. The subject device was shown to be substantially equivalent and have equivalent technological characteristics to its predicate device through comparison in areas including design, labeling/intended use, material composition, and function.
#### G. Performance Data
To establish substantial equivalence with predicate devices for the expanded indications for use. clinical performance data is presented. These data demonstrate that there are no new types of safety or effectiveness questions for the device in the expanded indications for use in the thoracic spine.
The results demonstrate that the subject NuVasive Thoracolumbar Implants are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### H. Conclusions
Based on the technological characteristics, comparison to predicate devices, and clinical performance data, the subject NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants has been shown to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 26, 2014
Nuvasive, Incorporated Ms. Olga Lewis Regulatory Affairs Specialist 7475 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, California 92121
Re: K140659
Trade/Device Name: Nuvasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar Implants : Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral body fusion device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX, PHM, MQP Dated: May 28, 2014 Received: May 29, 2014
Dear Ms. Lewis:
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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Sincerely yours.
# Ronald P. Jéan -S for
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
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K140659
#### Device Name
NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar Implants
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The NuVasive® CoRoent® Thoracolumbar Implants are devices indicated for the following:
#### Intervertebral Body Fusion
The NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implicated for intervertebral body fusion of the spine in sketally mature patients. The implants are designed for use with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion and supplemental internal spinal fixation system cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracolumbar spine. The devices are to be used in patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment.
## Thoracic Spine:
The CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are intended for use for thoracic interbody fusions at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracic spine from T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectory for the treatment of a symptomatic disc degeneration (DDD), including thoracic disc hemiation (myelopathy and/or radiculopathy with or without axial pain).
### Lumbar Spine:
The CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants are intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies.
### Partial Vertebral Body Replacement
The NuVasive CoRoent Thoracolumbar Implants may also be used as a partial vertebral body replacement device indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T) to LS) to replace a diseased or damaged vertebral body caused by tumor or fracture, to restore height of a collapsed vertebral body, and to achieve decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues. The implants are intended to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems (e.g. pedicle screw system) that are cleared by the FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Allograft or autograft may be used at the surgeon's discretion.
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