K143019 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · NKB · Apr 8, 2015 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K143019
Device Name
CD HORIZON Spinal System, IPC POWEREASE System
Applicant
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.
Product Code
NKB · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Apr 8, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3070
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The CD HORIZON® Spinal System with or without SEXTANT® instrumentation is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion. Except for hooks, when used as an anterolateral thoracic/lumbar system, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System may also be used for the same indications as an adjunct to fusion. With the exception of degenerative disc disease, the CD HORIZON® LEGACY™ 3.5mm rods and the CD HORIZON® Spinal System PEEK rods and associated components may be used for the aforementioned indications in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion. The 3.5mm rods may be used for the specific pediatric indications noted below. When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the CD HORIZON® System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat progressive spinal deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis) including idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital scoliosis. Additionally, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System is intended to treat pediatric patients diagnosed with the following conditions: spondylolisthesis / spondylolysis, fracture caused by tumor and/or trauma, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion. These devices are to be used with autograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach. The CD HORIZON® SPIRE™ Plate is a posterior, single-level, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for use in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients. It is intended for plate fixation/ attachment to spinous processes for the purpose of achieving supplemental fixation in the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (as previously defined), spondylolisthesis, trauma, and/or tumor. In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System rods may be connected to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System with the VERTEX® rod connector. Refer to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System Package Insert for a list of the VERTEX® indications of use. IPC® System is indicated for the incision/cutting, removal, drilling and sawing of soft and hard tissue and bone, and biomaterials in Neurosurgical (Craniofacial), Orthopedic, Arthroscopic, Spinal, Sternotomy, and General surgical procedures. The IPC® POWEREASE™ System is indicated for drilling, tapping and working end attachments during spinal surgery, including open and minimally invasive procedures. It is also used in placement or cutting of screws, posts and rods.
Device Story
CD HORIZON® Spinal System comprises rods, hooks, screws, plates, and connectors for rigid spinal fixation; used as adjunct to fusion in non-cervical spine. IPC® POWEREASE® System is a powered surgical instrument system; subject components are reusable drivers and taps compatible with this system. Instruments facilitate drilling, tapping, and screw/rod placement during open or minimally invasive spinal surgery. Operated by surgeons in clinical/OR settings. Instruments connect to POWEREASE® driver or used manually. Output is mechanical preparation of bone and hardware placement. Benefits include standardized, efficient surgical site preparation and implant installation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Biocompatibility evaluated per ISO 10993-1 for limited body contact (<24 hours).
Technological Characteristics
Instruments manufactured from medical grade stainless steel (ASTM A564, ASTM F899, ASTM A693, Custom 465/455, 17-4). Manual or powered (via IPC® POWEREASE®) operation. Reusable. No software or electronic components in the subject instruments.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature and pediatric patients requiring spinal fusion for degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture/dislocation), spinal stenosis, spinal curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, or failed previous fusion. Pediatric use limited to posterior pedicle screw fixation for progressive deformities and specific conditions. IPC® POWEREASE™ indicated for drilling, tapping, and screw/rod placement in spinal surgery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) Rigid pedicle screw systems are comprised of multiple components, made from a variety of materials that allow the surgeon to build an implant system to fit the patient's anatomical and physiological requirements. Such a spinal implant assembly consists of a combination of screws, longitudinal members (e.g., plates, rods including dual diameter rods, plate/rod combinations), transverse or cross connectors, and interconnection mechanisms (e.g., rod-to-rod connectors, offset connectors).(2) Semi-rigid systems are defined as systems that contain one or more of the following features (including but not limited to): Non-uniform longitudinal elements, or features that allow more motion or flexibility compared to rigid systems.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls), when intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra; degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment; fracture; dislocation; scoliosis; kyphosis; spinal tumor; and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). These pedicle screw spinal systems must comply with the following special controls:(i) Compliance with material standards;
(ii) Compliance with mechanical testing standards;
(iii) Compliance with biocompatibility standards; and
(iv) Labeling that contains these two statements in addition to other appropriate labeling information:
“Warning: The safety and effectiveness of pedicle screw spinal systems have been established only for spinal conditions with significant mechanical instability or deformity requiring fusion with instrumentation. These conditions are significant mechanical instability or deformity of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine secondary to severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra, degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). The safety and effectiveness of these devices for any other conditions are unknown.”
“Precaution: The implantation of pedicle screw spinal systems should be performed only by experienced spinal surgeons with specific training in the use of this pedicle screw spinal system because this is a technically demanding procedure presenting a risk of serious injury to the patient.”
(2) Class II (special controls), when a rigid pedicle screw system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis other than either severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) at L5-S1 or degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment. These pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) The design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
(ii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate the mechanical function and durability of the implant.
(iii) Device components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Validation testing must demonstrate the cleanliness and sterility of, or the ability to clean and sterilize, the device components and device-specific instruments.
(v) Labeling must include the following:
(A) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of device materials and the principles of device operation;
(B) Intended use and indications for use, including levels of fixation;
(C) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
(D) Cleaning and sterilization instructions for devices and instruments that are provided non-sterile to the end user; and
(E) Detailed instructions of each surgical step, including device removal.
(3) Class II (special controls), when a semi-rigid system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion for any indication. In addition to complying with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, these pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) Demonstration that clinical performance characteristics of the device support the intended use of the product, including assessment of fusion compared to a clinically acceptable fusion rate.
(ii) Semi-rigid systems marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) and paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section.
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April 8, 2015
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Incorporated Ms. Lila Joe Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis, Tennessee 38132
Re: K143019
Trade/Device Name: CD HORIZON® Spinal System, IPC® POWEREASE® System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3070 Regulation Name: Pedicle screw spinal system Regulatory Class: Class III Product Code: NKB, OSH, MNH, MNI, KWP, KWQ, HWE Dated: March 9, 2015 Received: March 10, 2015
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# Mark N. Melkerson -S
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) K143019
Device Name CD HORIZON® Spinal System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The CD HORIZON® Spinal System with or without SEXTANT® instrumentation is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.
Except for hooks, when used as an anterolateral thoracic/lumbar system, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System may also be used for the same indications as an adjunct to fusion.
With the exception of degenerative disc disease, the CD HORIZON® LEGACY™ 3.5mm rods and the CD HORIZON® Spinal System PEEK rods and associated components may be used for the aforementioned indications in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion. The 3.5mm rods may be used for the specific pediatric indications noted below.
When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the CD HORIZON® System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat progressive spinal deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis) including idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital scoliosis. Additionally, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System is intended to treat pediatric patients diagnosed with the following conditions: spondylolisthesis / spondylolysis, fracture caused by tumor and/or trauma, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion. These devices are to be used with autograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.
The CD HORIZON® SPIRE™ Plate is a posterior, single-level, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for use in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients. It is intended for plate fixation/ attachment to spinous processes for the purpose of achieving supplemental fixation in the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (as previously defined), spondylolisthesis, trauma, and/or tumor.
In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System rods may be connected to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System with the VERTEX® rod connector. Refer to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System Package Insert for a list of the VERTEX® indications of use.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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Z Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
__ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K143019
Device Name IPC® POWEREASE System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
IPC® System is indicated for the incision/cutting, removal, drilling and sawing of soft and hard tissue and bone, and biomaterials in Neurosurgical (Craniofacial), Orthopedic, Arthroscopic, Spinal, Sternotomy, and General surgical procedures.
The IPC® POWEREASE™ System is indicated for drilling, tapping and working end attachments during spinal surgery, including open and minimally invasive procedures. It is also used in placement or cutting of screws, posts and rods.
#### Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
# MEDTRONIC Sofamor Danek CD HORIZON® Spinal System
## April 2015
| Submitter | Medtronic Sofamor Danek, USA Inc.<br>1800 Pyramid Place<br>Memphis, Tennessee 38132<br>Telephone: (901)396-3133<br>Fax: (901) 346-9738 |
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| Contact Person | Lila Joe<br>Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Direct Telephone: (901)399-2309 |
| Date Prepared | April 01, 2015 |
| Common Name | 1. CD HORIZON® Spinal System: Drivers and Taps<br>2. MEDTRONIC REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS COMPATIBLE WITH THE IPC® POWEREASE® System: Drivers and Taps |
| Regulatory Class,<br>Regulation Number,<br>Regulation Name, and<br>Device Product Code | 1. CD HORIZON® Spinal System Class III 21 CFR 888.3050 Spinal Interlaminal Fixation Orthosis; KWP 21 CFR 888. 3060 Spinal Intervertebral Body Fixation Orthosis; KWQ 21 CFR 888.3070 Pedicle Screw System; MNH, MNI, NKB, OSH 2. MEDTRONIC REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS COMPATIBLE WITH THE IPC® POWEREASE® System Class II 21 CFR 878.4820: HWE |
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| Regulatory Class,<br>Regulation Number,<br>Regulation Name, and<br>Device Product Code | Note: The subject drivers and taps are part of the CD HORIZON®<br>Spinal System. Therefore, the regulations and product codes for the<br>CD HORIZON® Spinal System are included as listed above. |
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| Predicate Devices | 1. CD HORIZON® Spinal System (Primary Predicate) K141605 CD HORIZON® Spinal System (S.E. 07/14/2014) 2. MEDTRONIC REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS COMPATIBLE<br>WITH THE IPC® POWEREASE® System K111520 IPC® POWEREASE® System (S.E. 10/26/2011) The predicates have not been subject to a design related recall. |
| Description of Device | 1. The CD HORIZON® Spinal System consists of a variety of<br>shapes and sizes of rods, hooks, screws, CROSSLINK® plates,<br>staples and connecting components, as well as implant<br>components from other Medtronic spinal systems, which can be<br>rigidly locked into a variety of configurations, with each construct<br>being tailor-made for the individual case.<br><br>2. MEDTRONIC REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS COMPATIBLE<br>WITH THE IPC® POWEREASE® System<br>The Medtronic Reusable drivers and taps that are compatible<br>with Medtronic's IPC® POWEREASE® System are spine<br>preparation instruments, which are manufactured from materials<br>commonly used in orthopedic procedures which meet available<br>national or international standards specifications. The subject<br>taps and drivers may be connected to the POWEREASE® Driver<br>or used manually if desired. These instruments are also<br>compatible with various Medtronic spinal implant systems. |
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| Indications for Use | CD HORIZON® Spinal System<br>1. |
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| | The CD HORIZON® Spinal System with or without<br>SEXTANT® instrumentation is intended for posterior, non-<br>cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for the following<br>indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of<br>discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by<br>history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e.,<br>fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis,<br>kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed<br>previous fusion. |
| | Except for hooks, when used as an anterolateral thoracic/lumbar<br>system, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System may also be used for<br>the same indications as an adjunct to fusion. |
| | With the exception of degenerative disc disease, the CD<br>HORIZON® LEGACY™ 3.5mm rods and the CD HORIZON®<br>Spinal System PEEK rods and associated components may be<br>used for the aforementioned indications in skeletally mature<br>patients as an adjunct to fusion. The 3.5mm rods may be used for<br>the specific pediatric indications noted below. |
| | When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in<br>pediatric patients, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System implants<br>are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat progressive spinal<br>deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis) including<br>idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital<br>scoliosis. Additionally, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System is<br>intended to treat pediatric patients diagnosed with the following<br>conditions: spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis, fracture caused by<br>tumor and/or trauma, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous<br>fusion. These devices are to be used with autograft and/or<br>allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior<br>approach. |
| | The CD HORIZON® SPIRE™ Plate is a posterior, single-level,<br>non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for use in the<br>non-cervical spine (T1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally |
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| Indications for Use | mature patients. It is intended for plate fixation/attachment to spinous processes for the purpose of achieving supplemental fixation in the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (as previously defined), spondylolisthesis, trauma, and/or tumor. In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System rods may be connected to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System with the VERTEX® rod connector. Refer to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System Package Insert for a list of the VERTEX® indications of use.<br>2. IPC® POWEREASE® System IPC® System is indicated for the incision/cutting, removal, drilling and sawing of soft and hard tissue and bone, and biomaterials in Neurosurgical (Cranial, Craniofacial), Orthopedic, Arthroscopic, Spinal, Sternotomy, and General surgical procedures. The IPC® POWEREASE™ System is indicated for drilling, tapping and driving screws and working end attachments during spinal surgery, including open and minimally invasive procedures. It is also used in placement or cutting of screws, posts and rods. |
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| Comparison of<br>Technological<br>Characteristics with<br>the Predicate Devices | 1. MEDTRONIC REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS COMPATIBLE WITH THE IPC® POWEREASE® System The subject Medtronic CD HORIZON® Reusable drivers and taps that are Compatible with the IPC® POWEREASE® System have the same fundamental technology and stainless steel materials as the predicate devices. The Medtronic CD HORIZON® Reusable drivers and taps that are Compatible with Medtronic's IPC® POWEREASE® System are intended for use in surgical procedures to manipulate tissue, bone, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. An instrument may be used for tapping or driving screws. An instrument may incorporate a measuring function which has uses |
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| | as described on the label and the instrument. |
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| | K111520 IPC® POWEREASE® System |
| Performance Data | The following performance data were provided in support of<br>substantial equivalence.<br>Biocompatibility |
| | The subject CD HORIZON® drivers and taps that are compatible<br>with the IPC® POWEREASE® System are instruments<br>manufactured from :<br>medical grade stainless steel per ASTM A564, Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled and<br>Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and<br>Shapes, ASTM F899, Standard Specification for Wrought<br>Stainless Steel for Surgical Instruments, and ASTM A693, Standard Specification for Precipitation -<br>Hardening Stainless Steel and Heat Resisting Steel Plate,<br>Sheet and Strip. Stainless Steel (Custom 465 Stainless Steel or Custom 455<br>Stainless Steel) 17-4 Stainless Steel |
| | The subject CD HORIZON drivers and taps that are compatible with<br>the IPC® POWEREASE® System are external communicating<br>devices and are classified as limited, up to 24 hours of body contact<br>according to FDA's Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Use<br>of International Standard ISO-10993, Biological Evaluation Method<br>Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing, issued April 23, 2013. |
| Conclusion | Based on the risk analysis, and additional supporting documentation<br>provided in the pre-market notification, the subject CD HORIZON®<br>Spinal System is substantially equivalent to the following predicates:<br>K141605 CD HORIZON® Spinal System (S.E 7/14/2014) K111520 IPC® POWEREASE® System (S.E. 10/26/2011) |
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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.