The Sterile NS System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and reconstructive procedures.
Device Story
Sterile NS System consists of bone plates and screws for fixation in cranial surgery and reconstructive procedures; used in clinical settings by surgeons. Device provides mechanical stabilization of bone segments. Plates are manufactured from pure titanium (ASTM F67) and screws from titanium alloy (ASTM F136). System is provided sterile (radiation-sterilized) for single use. Clinical benefit derived from providing stable internal fixation to support bone healing and reconstruction in trauma or surgical cases.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were considered necessary and performed.
Indicated for patients requiring surgical fixation for selective trauma of the cranial skeleton, cranial surgery, and reconstructive procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A preformed alterable cranioplasty plate is a device that is implanted into a patient to repair a skull defect. It is constructed of a material, e.g., tantalum, that can be altered or reshaped at the time of surgery without changing the chemical behavior of the material.
Predicate Devices
Leforte Neuro System Bone plate and screw (K112812)
Leforte Neuro System Bone plate and screw (K141452)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 11, 2017
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Jeil Medical Corporation Ji Won Song RA Specialist 55 Digital-ro. 34-gil 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 804, 805, 807, 812-ho Seoul, 152-728 KR
Re: K170368
Trade/Device Name: Sterile NS System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5320 Regulation Name: Preformed Alterable Cranioplasty Plate Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWO, GXR, HBW Dated: August 9, 2017 Received: August 10, 2017
Dear Ji Won Song:
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.
# Michael J. Hoffmann -S
for
Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K170368
Device Name Sterile NS System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sterile NS System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial surgery and reconstructive procedures.
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
[As required by 21 CRF 807.92]
### 1. Date Prepared [21 CRF 807.92(a)(a)]
#### 20. January 2017
### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
| • Name of Sponsor: | Jeil Medical Corporation |
|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| - Address: | 702-703-704-705-706-804-805-807-812-ho,55 Digital-ro34-gil<br>Guro-gu, Seoul, 152-728, Korea |
- Contact Name: Ji won Song / RA Specialist
- Telephone No. : +82 2 850 3587 -
- Fax No. : +82 2 850 3536 -
- -Email Address : sjw@jeilmed.co.kr
| Registration Number: | 3004049923 |
|-----------------------|-----------------|
| Name of Manufacturer: | Same as Sponsor |
| Address: | Same as Sponsor |
#### Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)] 3.
| ● | Trade Name: | Sterile NS System |
|---|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ● | Common Name: | Bone plate & screw |
| ● | ClassificationName: | Preformed alterable cranioplasty plate<br>appliances and accessories |
| ● | ClassificationPanel: | Neurology |
| ● | ClassificationRegulation: | 21 CFR 882.5320, 21 CFR 882.5250, 21 CFR 882.5360 |
| ● | Product Code: | GWO, GXR, HBW |
| ● | Device Class: | II |
### 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)]
The identified predicate devices within this submission are shown as follow;
| • 510(k) Number: | K112812, K141452 |
|------------------|-------------------------------------|
| • Applicant: | Jeil Medical Corporation |
| • Common Name: | Bone plate & screw |
| • Device Name: | Leforte Neuro System Bone plate and |
- Device Name: Leforte Neuro System Bone plate and screw
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Bone plate & screw
There are no significant differences between the subject devices and the predicate devices (K112812, K141452) that would adversely affect the use of the product.
#### Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)] 5.
The Sterile NS System is designed for use in selective trauma of the craniofacial skeleton, craniofacial surgery and reconstructive procedures. The Sterile NS System consists of bone plates in a variety of shapes and sizes, bone screws to secure the plates, and accessories to assist in the operational procedures. The Sterile NS System is made of pure titanium (ASTM F67) and titanium Alloy (ASTM F136). It is intended for use in selective trauma of cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and reconstructive procedures.
#### Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)] 6.
The Sterile NS System is intended for use in selective trauma of the cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and reconstructive procedures.
### 7. Technological Characteristics [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
Sterile NS System, Neurology: With same thickness, titanium grade, dimensions. However, the subject device changed sterile method under the predicate devices (K112812, K141452).
#### Non-Clinical Test Summary:
The test was conducted to verify that the subject device met all design specifications. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards and worst case criteria report:
- . Plate
- Dimension test -
- . Screws
- Dimension test -
The subject device has the same device characteristics as the predicate (unmodified) device.
#### Clinical Test Summary:
No clinical studies were considered necessary and performed.
#### Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1) and 807.92] 8.
The subject device has the same device characteristics as the predicate (unmodified) device. They have the same intended use, raw material, and use concept and employ the same anodization, shape and dimensions. The differences are sterilization method; however; the performance test data provided in this submission proves that this differences do not raise new issues in safety and performance.
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| | Predicate (Unmodified) device | Subject device |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510k Number | K112812, K141452 | - |
| Manufacturer | Jeil Medical Corporation | Jeil Medical Corporation |
| Product Code | GWO, GXR, HBW | GWO, GXR, HBW |
| Intended use | The Leforte Neuro System Bone<br>Plate and Screw is intended for use<br>in selective trauma of the cranial<br>skeleton, cranial surgery and<br>reconstructiveprocedures. | The Sterile NS System is intended<br>for use in selective trauma of the<br>cranial skeleton, cranial surgery and<br>reconstructiveprocedures. |
| Material | Plate- Pure titanium Grade4<br>(ASTM F67)<br>Screw- Titanium alloy<br>(Ti-6AL-4V ELI, ASTM F136) | Plate- Pure titanium Grade4<br>(ASTM F67)<br>Screw- Titanium alloy<br>(Ti-6AL-4V ELI, ASTM F136) |
| Design features | <b>Plate</b><br>- Plate thickness 0.3mm ~ 1.0mm<br>- Surface: Anodized<br><br><b>Screw</b><br>- Screw Outer Dia. 1.4 ~ 1.8mm<br>- Screw Length 2.2~5.0mm<br>- Surface: N/A | <b>Plate</b><br>- Plate thickness 0.3mm ~ 1.0mm<br>- Surface: Anodized<br><br><b>Screw</b><br>- Screw Outer Dia. 1.4 ~ 1.8mm<br>- Screw Length 2.2~5.0mm<br>- Surface: N/A |
| Sterilization | Non-Sterile<br>(Steam sterilization by user) | Sterile<br>(Radiation-sterile) |
| Usage | Single use | Single use |
| Packaging | Polyethylene Zip Lock Pouch<br>Cardboard Box | PET, Tyvek,<br>Cardboard Box |
| Biocompatibility | Conform | Conform |
#### Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)] 9.
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification Jeil Medical Corporation concludes that Sterile NS System is as safe and effective and substantially equivalent to the predicate device as described herein.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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