MINIARS screw system is intended for fixation of intra-articular fractures, non-union and osteotomies of small bones and small bone fragments. Some examples include: - arthrodesis of small joints (foot and hand surgery); - intra-articular metatarsal and metacarpal fractures; - osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment.
Device Story
MINIARS screws are solid, one-piece, cannulated, partially threaded metallic implants used for orthopedic bone fixation. Designed for small bones and fragments, they feature a dual-thread profile with a wide distal pitch to facilitate bone fragment compression and cancellous bone hold. The distal thread includes self-drilling and self-tapping grooves. Implants are available in 2.2 mm and 2.6 mm diameters and lengths from 10 mm to 30 mm. Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings, the screws are implanted to stabilize fractures or osteotomies, promoting healing through mechanical fixation. They are supplied sterile for single use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance supported by FEA analysis (300Ncm torsional load), pullout strength testing, maximum screw torque testing, bending tests (yield moment at 2.5 mm displacement), and dimensional comparisons with predicate cannulated screws.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V ELI gr. 5). Design: Cannulated, partially threaded, solid one-piece. Head: Hexagonal torx 6 (ISO 10664). Diameters: 2.2 mm, 2.6 mm. Lengths: 10-30 mm. Sterilization: Beta rays. Connectivity: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures, non-union, and osteotomies of small bones and small bone fragments, including small joint arthrodesis (foot/hand), metatarsal/metacarpal fractures, and hallux valgus osteotomies.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Synthes 3.0 mm Headless Compression Screws (K050636)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 5, 2016
Overmed S.r.l. Davide Pizzamiglio Legal Representative Via Lucania 23 Buccinasco Milan, 20090 ITALY
Re: K143596
Trade/Device Name: MINIARS Screws Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HWC Dated: December 3, 2015 Received: December 24, 2015
Dear Mr. Pizzamiglio:
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,
## Lori A. Wiggins -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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K143596
Device Name
MINIARS Screws
Indications for Use (Describe)
MINIARS screw system is intended for fixation of intra-articular fractures, non-union and osteotomies of small bones and small bone fragments. Some examples include:
- arthrodesis of small joints (foot and hand surgery);
- intra-articular metatarsal and metacarpal fractures;
- osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Name of Submitter | Overmed S.r.l.<br>Via Lucania 23<br>20090 Buccinasco (MI)<br>Italy |
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| Name of Manufacurer | Overmed S.r.l.<br>Via Lucania 23<br>20090 Buccinasco (MI)<br>Italy |
| Primary Contact Person | Ms. Rossella Balossino<br>Quality Assurance Responsible<br>balossino@overmed.eu<br>Phone number: +39 02 45712909<br>Mobile Phone number +39 334 6294462 |
| Secondary Contact Person | Mr. Davide Pizzamiglio<br>Legal representative<br>d.pizzamiglio@overmed.eu<br>Phone number: +39 02 45712515<br>Mobile Phone number : +39 3399178803 |
| Trade Name | MINIARS Screws |
| Device Common name | MINIARS Screws |
| Device Classification | Class II |
| Review Panel | Orthopedic |
| Product Code | HWC |
| CFR Section | 21CFR888.3040<br>"Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener" |
## 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K143596
# 5.1 Identification of Predicate Devices:
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number | Product Code |
|-----------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------|
| SBI AutoFix™ System | K052576 | HWC |
| Synthes 3.0 mm Headless<br>Compression Screws | K050636 | HWC |
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# 5.2 Description:
The following is a brief description of the Overmed MINIARS Screws.
MINIARS screw system is intended for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures, non-union and osteotomies of small bones and small bone fragments.
MINIARS screws are implants that will be in contact with body tissues for more than 30 days. Instrumentation used to assist in their implantation will be in temporary contact (inferior to 24 hours) with body tissues.
The MINIARS screws are intended for single use only.
The implant is a solid, one piece, cannulated and partially thread shaped design.
MINIARS screws are available in two different external thread diameters: 2.2 mm e 2.6 mm.
MINIARS screws are available in a range of lengths from 10mm to 30mm.
All the screws sizes available are described in table 5.1.
The screws are partially threaded: the proximal and distal parts are threaded while the middle part is cylindrical, as visible in figure 5.1.
The thread shape has been designed to facilitate the compression of the bone fragments and the hold in cancellous bone thanks to the particular profile design: the wide thread pitch of the distal part penetrates in bone tissue faster than the thread of the proximal part, reducing and compressing the fracture through screw advance.
Distal thread presents self-drilled and self-tapping grooves.
Image /page/4/Picture/12 description: The image shows a long, silver-colored medical screw. The screw has threads on both ends and a smooth, cylindrical shaft in the middle. The threads appear to be designed for bone fixation, and the screw is likely used in orthopedic surgery to stabilize bone fractures or joints.
#### Fig. 5.1 MINIARS Screw
The screws present a hexagonal torx 6 head which is conforming to ISO 10664 standard.
All the MINIARS screws are supplied in a sterile state (beta rays); the single screw is packed into a double blister which allows the usage in surgery.
The MINIARS Screws are made of Titanium Alloy (Ti6A14V ELI gr. 5) and is available in the range of sizes reported in the table below.
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| MINIARS Screw Diameter | Code (STERILE) | Length [mm] |
|------------------------|----------------|-------------|
| Ø2.2 | A0502210 | 10 |
| | A0502212 | 12 |
| | A0502214 | 14 |
| | A0502216 | 16 |
| | A0502218 | 18 |
| | A0502220 | 20 |
| | A0502222 | 22 |
| | A0502224 | 24 |
| | A0502226 | 26 |
| | A0502228 | 28 |
| | A0502230 | 30 |
| Ø2.6 | A0502610 | 10 |
| | A0502612 | 12 |
| | A0502614 | 14 |
| | A0502616 | 16 |
| | A0502618 | 18 |
| | A0502620 | 20 |
| | A0502622 | 22 |
| | A0502624 | 24 |
| | A0502626 | 26 |
| | A0502628 | 28 |
| | A0502630 | 30 |
### Table 5.1 MINIARS Screw sizes
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# 5.3 Indications for Use:
MINIARS screw system is intended for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures, non-union and osteotomies of small bones and small bone fragments. Some examples include:
- arthrodesis of small joints (foot and hand surgery);
- intra-articular metatarsal and metacarpal fractures;
- osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment.
# 5.4 Performance Testing:
To support the performance characteristics of MINIARS screws we conducted the following tests:
- FEA analysis, to study the maximum stress in the subject screw under a 300Ncm torsional load;
- Pullout test, to measure the strength to be employed in order to extract a screw . totally inserted into the bone;
- Maximum screw torque test, to measure the maximum torque bearable before the ● screw failure;
- Bending test, to measure the vield moment reached after a 2.5 mm displacement. ●
- . Dimensional comparison with other 510(k) cannulated screws
The results demonstrated that the performance of the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
# 5.5 Substantial equivalence:
Documentation is provided which demonstrates the Overmed MINIARS Screws to be substantially equivalent to other legally marketed devices. All the devices are "Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener" as defined in 21 CFR 888.3040, furthermore, the size, shape and materials for the subject devices are comparable to the predicate devices.
## 5.6 Conclusion:
Based upon the similarities in design, materials, performance testing and intended uses, the Overmed MINIARS Screw is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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