K143616 · Stryker Corporation · MAX · Mar 5, 2015 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K143616
Device Name
AccuLIF TL and PL Cage
Applicant
Stryker Corporation
Product Code
MAX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K143616 · Mar 5, 2015
AccuLIF TL and PL Cage
Stryker Corporation
Published clinical literature
The sponsor provided a review of published clinical data for similar lumbar interbody fusion devices to demonstrate that the use of the device in patients with degenerative scoliosis does not adversely affect performance or represent a new worst-case scenario.
Literature review; Clinical outcomes; Degenerative scoliosis
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Published clinical data for lumbar interbody fusion devices; Literature review of clinical outcomes
Patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis
Not applicable for this study
Clinical performance and safety in degenerative scoliosis patients
Indications for Use
The AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 . DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). These patients should be skeletally mature and have completed six months of non-operative treatment. Additionally, the AccuLIF TL and PL Cages can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis. The AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are always to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation. Additionally, the AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion.
Device Story
Expandable interbody fusion cage; inserted in unexpanded state via delivery handle; expanded in-situ to required height using hydraulic cylinder/piston system; system includes disposable flexible expansion tubing and inflation syringe; device automatically locks at 1mm increments during expansion. Used in spinal surgery; operated by surgeons. Provides structural support for intervertebral fusion; facilitates bone graft placement. Benefits patients by restoring disc height and stabilizing spinal segments in DDD or degenerative scoliosis cases.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical or bench testing performed. Substantial equivalence supported by published clinical literature for similar lumbar interbody fusion devices, demonstrating that the use of these devices for degenerative scoliosis does not adversely affect performance.
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis, or degenerative scoliosis. Requires six months of failed non-operative treatment. Must be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation and bone graft.
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.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 5, 2015
Stryker Corporation Mr. Aakash Jain Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2 Pearl Court Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Re: K143616
Trade/Device Name: AccuLIF® TL and PL Cage Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral body fusion device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX Dated: December 18, 2014 Received: December 19, 2014
Dear Mr. Jain:
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 vours.
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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
K143616
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510(k) Number (if known) K143616
Device Name AccuLIF® TL and PL Cage
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 . DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). These patients should be skeletally mature and have completed six months of non-operative treatment.
Additionally, the AccuLIF TL and PL Cages can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis.
The AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are always to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation. Additionally, the AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjunct to fusion.
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| Stryker Spine AccuLIF® TL and PL Cage 510(k) Summary | |
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| Submitter | Stryker Spine<br>2 Pearl Court<br>Allendale, NJ 07401 |
| Contact Person | Aakash Jain<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Phone: 201-760-8074<br>Fax: 201-962-4074<br>E-mail: aakash.jain@stryker.com |
| Date Prepared | March 3, 2015 |
| Trade Name | AccuLIF® TL and PL Cage |
| Common Name | Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Lumbar |
| Proposed Class | Class II |
| Additional Classification | |
| Codification | 21 CFR § 888.3080 |
| Name | Intervertebral body fusion device |
| Product Codes | MAX |
| Predicate Devices | The AccuLIF® TL and PL Cage was shown to be substantially equivalent<br>to the device listed below:<br>• Primary Predicate: Stryker Spine, ACCULIF® TL and PL Cage K143163<br>• Additional Predicate: Medtronic, Capstone Spinal System, K123027 |
| Device Description | The AccuLIF TL and PL Cage device is an expandable interbody fusion<br>cage manufactured from implant grade Titanium alloy (TI6Al4V ELI) as<br>per ASTM F136-08, Stainless Steel (316 LVM) as per ASTM F138-08, and<br>Silicone Rubber (MED-4870). As with the predicate expandable AccuLIF<br>TL and PL Cage devices, the device is inserted in unexpanded state<br>with a delivery handle and expanded in-situ to the required height via 2<br>hydraulic cylinder and piston arrangements using a hydraulic system<br>comprising disposable flexible expansion tubing set and inflation<br>syringe. The device automatically locks at 1mm increments as it<br>expands. The AccuLIF TL and PL Cage come in a variety of sizes, shapes,<br>and lordotic angles to accommodate patient anatomy.<br><br>The AccuLIF TL and PL Cage system comprises a packaged sterile<br>AccuLIF implant, an instrument tray, and a packaged sterile Tubing<br>Assembly. Within the TL or PL instrument trays are an inserter, pressure<br>syringe, slap hammer, graft insertion cannula, graft insertion pusher,<br>bone graft block, and TL or PL distractor trials. Additional instruments<br>supplement the instrument trays. |
| Indications for Use | The AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body<br>fusion with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of<br>cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject |
| | device is used as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc<br>disease (DDD) at one level or two contiguous levels from L2 to \$1. DDD is<br>defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc<br>confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These DDD patients may<br>also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved<br>level(s). These patients should be skeletally mature and have<br>completed six months of non-operative treatment.<br>Additionally, the AccuLIF TL and PL Cages can be used as an adjunct<br>to fusion in patients diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis. |
| | The AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are always to be used with supplemental<br>internal spinal fixation. Additionally, the AccuLIF TL and PL Cages are to<br>be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of<br>cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject<br>device is used as an adjunct to fusion. |
| Summary of | The subject AccuLIF® TL and PL Cage and the predicate devices were |
| Technological | shown to be substantially equivalent based on material, design, and |
| Characteristics | mechanical performance and indications. |
| Summary of the<br>Performance Data | Published clinical data for lumbar interbody fusion devices similar to the<br>Stryker Spine AccuLIF TL and PL devices that are the subject of this<br>submission was provided in support of this application. The published<br>clinical outcomes demonstrated that the use of the lumbar interbody<br>fusion procedures to treat patients diagnosed with degenerative<br>scoliosis above does not adversely affect performance of the system<br>and does not represent a new worst case scenario. No changes were<br>made to the existing devices; therefore, no additional implant testing<br>was required or performed. |
| Conclusion | The design features, materials used, manufacturing, and sterilization<br>methods are identical to the previously cleared ACCULIF® TL and PL<br>Cage with the exception of expanding the indications to include the<br>degenerative scoliosis. The additional indication is identical to<br>Medtronic Capstone Spinal System. Based on information provided, the<br>subject device has been determined to be substantially equivalent to<br>the predicate devices. |
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