K161592 · Biomet, Inc. · HSX · Nov 3, 2016 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K161592
Device Name
Persona Partial Knee System
Applicant
Biomet, Inc.
Product Code
HSX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Nov 3, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3520
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Intended Use
The Persona Partial Knee system is limited to the medial tibiofemoral compartment of the knee intended for patients with painful and/or disabling knee joints due to the following indications: - Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis; - traumatic arthritis; - previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function; - varus deformities; and - revision of the articular surface of a previously implanted Persona Partial Knee Systemknee surgeries providing that the tibial plate locking mechanism is not compromised and tibial plate components remain well fixed and undamaged. The Persona Partial Knee System is a single use implantation with bone cement. Indications for combined Persona Partial Knee System and Zimmer Gender Solutions Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ): - Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint. - The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts (e.g., arthroscopy, lateral release, cartilage transplantation). - History of patellar dislocation or patella fracture. - Dysplasia-induced degeneration. These indications will be used for the combined medial unicompartmental and patello-femoral implant device, whereby a single condyle and patello-femoral regions have been affected by one or more of these conditions. Combined Persona Partial Knee System and Zimmer Gender Solutions Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) implants are intended for implantation with bone cement.
Device Story
Persona Partial Knee System is a modular, cemented, single-use partial knee replacement for the medial tibiofemoral compartment. Components include a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) femoral component, a titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) tibial tray, and a Vitamin-E highly crosslinked polyethylene (VEHXPE) articular surface. Device is implanted by orthopedic surgeons in a clinical/hospital setting to replace damaged articular surfaces. It restores joint function and reduces pain in patients with degenerative or traumatic knee conditions. It is compatible with the Zimmer Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis for combined medial and patellofemoral treatment. Surgeons use the system to address specific compartment-level pathology, providing a mechanical alternative to total knee arthroplasty.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical or animal data provided. Performance supported by mechanical testing including cantilever and 3-point bending fatigue, contact area (ASTM F2083), constraint (ASTM F2083/F1223), posterior crush/lift-off, wear analysis, static locking mechanism strength, and bacterial endotoxin testing.
Indicated for patients with painful/disabling knee joints due to NIDJD (osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis), traumatic arthritis, previous tibial condyle/plateau fractures, or varus deformities. Also indicated for revision of previously implanted Persona Partial Knee articular surfaces. Combined use with Zimmer Gender Solutions PFJ indicated for patellofemoral osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, severe chondrocalcinosis, failed prior surgical attempts, history of patellar dislocation/fracture, or dysplasia-induced degeneration.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer non-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace part of a knee joint. The device limits minimally (less than normal anatomic constraints) translation in one or more planes. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral condylar resurfacing component or components made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and are intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
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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
November 3, 2016
Biomet, Inc. Ms. Nicole Meredith Regulatory Affairs Project Manager 56 East Bell Drive PO Box 587 Warsaw, Indiana 46581
Re: K161592 Trade/Device Name: Persona Partial Knee System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3520 Regulation Name: Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer non-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSX Dated: October 4, 2016 Received: October 6, 2016
Dear Ms. Meredith:
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,
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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K161592
Device Name Persona Partial Knee System
Indications for Use (Describe) Indications for Persona Partial Knee System:
The Persona Partial Knee system is limited to the medial tibiofemoral compartment of the knee intended for patients with painful and/or disabling knee joints due to the following indications:
- Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis;
- traumatic arthritis;
- previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function;
- varus deformities; and
- revision of the articular surface of a previously implanted Persona Partial Knee Systemknee surgeries providing that the tibial plate locking mechanism is not compromised and tibial plate components remain well fixed and undamaged.
The Persona Partial Knee System is a single use implantation with bone cement.
Indications for combined Persona Partial Knee System and Zimmer Gender Solutions Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ):
- Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint.
- The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts (e.g., arthroscopy, lateral release, cartilage transplantation).
- History of patellar dislocation or patella fracture.
- Dysplasia-induced degeneration.
These indications will be used for the combined medial unicompartmental and patello-femoral implant device, whereby a single condyle and patello-femoral regions have been affected by one or more of these conditions.
Combined Persona Partial Knee System and Zimmer Gender Solutions Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) implants are intended for implantation with bone cement.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary — K161592
In accordance with 21 CFR §807.92 and the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, the following information is provided for the Persona Partial Knee System 510(k) premarket notification. The submission was prepared in accordance with the FDA guidance document, 'Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s', issued on August 12, 2005.
| Sponsor: | Biomet Inc.<br>56 East Bell Drive<br>PO Box 587<br>Warsaw, IN 46581<br>Establishment Registration Number: 1825034 |
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| Contact: | Nicole J. Meredith<br>Regulatory Affairs Project Manager<br>574-377-3718 |
| Date: | November 1, 2016 |
| Subject Device: | Trade Name: Persona Partial Knee System<br>Common Name: Knee Prosthesis<br>Classification Name:<br>HSX- prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, non-constrained, cemented metal/polymer (21 CFR §888 3520) |
### Legally marketed devices to which substantial equivalence is claimed:
- Miller/Galante Unicompartmental Knee (K010685/K942263/K880155) ●
- Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System (K122529/K033363)
- Repicci II Unicondylar Knee (K971938)
- Allegretto Unicompartmental Knee (K011954)
- Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System (K113369/K121771/K150090) – reference device for A/P medial dimensions, MR conditional labeling, and materials
- Vanguard XP Knee System (K141407/K122160) – reference device for implant-specific accessories/instruments
### Device Description
The Persona Partial Knee (PPK) System is a partial knee replacement for the medial compartment of the knee and is modular in design consisting of three components: a unicondylar cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) alloy femoral component, a unicondylar titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy tibial tray, and a unicondylar articular surface manufactured using the previously cleared Vivacit-E ® Vitamin-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene (VEHXPE).
The Persona Partial Knee System is compatible with the following devices:
- Zimmer Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis (K070695)
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#### Intended Use and Indications for Use
Indications for Persona Partial Knee System:
The Persona Partial Knee system is limited to the medial tibiofemoral compartment of the knee intended for patients with painful and/or disabling knee joints due to the following indications:
- -Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis;
- traumatic arthritis;
- previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function; -
- varus deformities; and
- revision of the articular surface of a previously implanted Persona Partial Knee System providing that the tibial plate locking mechanism is not compromised and the femoral and tibial plate components remain well fixed and undamaged.
The Persona Partial Knee System is a single use implant intended for implantation with bone cement.
Indications for combined Persona Partial Knee System and Zimmer Gender Solutions Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ):
- -Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint.
- -The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts (e.g., arthroscopy, lateral release, cartilage transplantation).
- History of patellar dislocation or patella fracture. -
- -Dysplasia-induced degeneration.
These indications will be used for the combined medial unicompartmental and patello-femoral implant device, whereby a single condyle and patello-femoral regions have been affected by one or more of these conditions.
Combined Persona Partial Knee System and Zimmer Gender Solutions Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) implants are intended for implantation with bone cement.
### Summary of Technological Characteristics
The rationale for substantial equivalence is based on consideration of the following characteristics:
- Intended Use: The Persona Partial Knee System and predicate devices have the same intended use; for replacement of one compartment of the knee. The predicate devices are intended for the medial or lateral compartment. The Persona Partial Knee System is intended for the medial compartment only. The Persona Partial Knee System and predicate devices are intended for cemented use.
- Materials: ●
- o The Persona Partial Knee femoral components are composed of the same material (Co-Cr-Mo alloy) as the Repicci II Unicondylar Knee (K971938) predicate
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and the Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System component (K113369) reference device.
- o The Personal Partial Knee articular surfaces are manufactured from the same material (Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene) as the predicate Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System (K122529) and in the Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System reference device (K150090 and K121771).
- The Personal Partial Knee tibial components are composed the same material o (Ti-6Al-4V alloy) as that used in the Miller/Galante Unicompartmental Knee (K010685) and the Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System (K033363) predicates, and the Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System (K113369) reference device.
- Design Features: The Persona Partial Knee System incorporates similar design features as the predicate devices.
- Sterilization: The Persona Partial Knee System implants and predicate devices are provided sterile for single-use.
### Summary of Performance Data
Results from mechanical tests and engineering analyses demonstrate the proposed PPK components are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. No animal or clinical testing was required to support substantial equivalence. A description of the non-clinical tests and analyses performed are listed below.
- . Femoral Component
- o Cantilever fatigue per internal test method
- 3-Point Bending Fatigue per internal test method O
- Articular Surfaces
- Contact area per ASTM F2083 O
- Constraint per ASTM F2083 and ASTM F1223 O
- O Posterior Crush and Lift Off per internal test method
- Wear per engineering analysis O
- O Static locking mechanism strength per internal test method
- Tibial Components
- 3-Point bending fatigue per internal test method O
- System Compatibility
- Patellar component and PFJ compatibility per engineering analysis o
- MR compatibility per engineering analysis o
- Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET)
- BET demonstrated the pyrogen limit specifications have been met o
### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The Persona Partial Knee System has the same or similar intended use, materials, and design characteristics as the predicate devices. Performance data and analyses demonstrate the device is as safe and effective and is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate devices.
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