Dimensional Bioceramics™ (DB) Calcium Sulfate Device (CSD) is a bone graft substitute that is intended for use as a bone void filler for voids and gaps and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the bony structure. These osseous defects may be surgically created or created from a traumatic injury to the bone. DB-CSD is intended to be gently packed into bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e., extremities and pelvis). DB-CSD is a bone graft substitute that resorbs and replaced with bone during the healing process. DB-CSD is biodegradable and may be used in an infected site.
Device Story
Bone graft substitute kit; contains medical grade calcium sulfate powder and mixing solution. Clinician mixes components in sterile bowl to create paste; paste injected, digitally implanted, or molded into pellets. Applied directly to bony voids or gaps in extremities and pelvis. Resorbs and is replaced by bone during healing process. Biodegradable; suitable for use in infected sites. Benefits patient by filling voids to facilitate natural bone healing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence includes bench testing (FTIR, XRD, SEM, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry, in vitro dissolution) and an ovine critical-size cancellous bone defect model. Animal study confirmed biocompatibility, resorption, and bone formation at 12 weeks, showing no significant differences from the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Resorbable calcium sulfate bone void filler. Supplied as powder and mixing solution kit. Critical specs: chemistry, crystallinity, physical form, porosity, solubility. Sterilized via radiation (25-40 kGy) per ISO 11137-2006 to SAL 10^-6. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a bone void filler for non-structural osseous defects in the skeletal system (extremities and pelvis), including surgically created defects or traumatic injuries. May be used in infected sites.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device is a resorbable implant intended to fill bony voids or gaps of the extremities, spine, and pelvis that are caused by trauma or surgery and are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1(e) of this chapter for the availability of this guidance.
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Dimensional Bioceramics™ LLC % Patsy J. Trisler, JD, RAC Regulatory Consultant Trisler Consulting 5600 Wisconsin Avenue #509 Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
September 25, 2017
Re: K171161
Trade/Device Name: Dimensional Bioceramics Calcium Sulfate Device (DB-CSD) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3045 Regulation Name: Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MOV Dated: August 14, 2017 Received: August 17, 2017
Dear Ms. Trisler:
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.
Katherine D. Kavlock -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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K171161
Device Name Dimensional Bioceramics Calcium Sulfate Device (DB - CSD)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Dimensional Bioceramics™ (DB) Calcium Sulfate Device (CSD) is a bone graft substitute that is intended for use as a bone void filler for voids and gaps and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the bony structure. These osseous defects may be surgically created or created from a traumatic injury to the bone. DB-CSD is intended to be gently packed into bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e., extremities and pelvis). DB-CSD is a bone graft substitute that resorbs and replaced with bone during the healing process. DB-CSD is biodegradable and may be used in an infected site.
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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# K171161 510(k) SUMMARY DB-CSD
| I. SUBMITTER | |
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| Submitter Name: | Dimensional Bioceramics™ LLC |
| Submitter Address: | 163 McKenzie Creek Road<br>Scotts Valley, CA 95066 |
| Contact Person:<br>Telephone #: | David Delaney, Director<br>831.234.4892 |
| Date Prepared: | August 14, 2017 |
| II. DEVICE | |
| Device Trade Name: | Dimensional Bioceramics Calcium Sulfate Device<br>(DB-CSD) |
| Regulatory Name(s): | Resorbable Calcium Sulfate Bone Void Filler |
| Classification #: | 21 CFR 888.3045 |
| Product Code: | MQV |
| III. PREDICATE DEVICE(s) | K141830, Stimulan Rapid Cure, Biocomposites, Ltd. |
| IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION | |
| Device Identification,<br>Characteristics,<br>Mechanism of Action: | Dimensional Bioceramics (DB) Calcium Sulfate Device<br>(CSD) [DB-CSD] Bone Void Filler Kit is provided sterile<br>for single patient use. The Kit contains medical grade<br>calcium sulfate powder and mixing solution in pre-<br>measured quantities. When mixed together in a sterile<br>mixing bowl, the resultant paste may be injected, digitally<br>implanted, or applied to a mold to produce pellets.<br><br>DB-CSD resorbs and is replaced with bone during the<br>healing process.<br><br>DB-CSD is a moldable, biocompatible, biodegradable,<br>and resorbable calcium sulfate material that is to be<br>applied directly to the intended sites. It may be used<br>within an infected site.<br><br>The critical specifications are chemistry, crystallinity,<br>physical form, porosity, and solubility. |
| V. INDICATIONS FOR USE | Dimensional Bioceramics™ (DB) Calcium Sulfate Device<br>(CSD) is a bone graft substitute that is intended for use<br>as a bone void filler for voids and gaps and pelvis that<br>are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.<br>These osseous defects may be surgically created or<br>created from a traumatic injury to the bone. DB-CSD is<br>intended to be gently packed into bony voids or gaps of<br>the skeletal system (i.e., extremities and pelvis). DB-<br>CSD is a bone graft substitute that resorbs and replaced<br>with bone during the healing process. DB-CSD is<br>biodegradable and biocompatible and may be used in an<br>infected site. |
| VI. SUMMARY OF TESTING<br>[PERFORMANCE DATA] | Performance, Safety and Biocompatibility test data are<br>provided in the 510(k) application. They include the<br>following: |
| Laboratory Testing | Critical specifications (chemistry, crystallinity, physical<br>form, porosity, and solubility) of DB-CSD were compared<br>with those of the predicate device. Chemistry was<br>determined by Fourier Transformed Infrared<br>Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD)<br>techniques. Crystallinity was determined by X-ray<br>Diffraction. Physical form was determined by Scanning<br>Electron Microscopy. Porosity was determined by<br>Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry. Solubility was measured<br><i>in vitro</i> dissolution method measuring Ca2+ ion<br>concentration in solution using Inductively Coupled<br>Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy. |
| Biocompatibility Testing: | Biocompatibility tests, according to ISO 10993-1 were<br>performed and are provided in the 510(k)<br>documentation. They demonstrated DB-CSD met the<br>requirements of the ISO standards. |
| Pyrogenicity Testing: | ISO Materials Mediated Rabbit Pyrogen testing was<br>performed and provided in the 510(k). The results of the<br>testing indicate the DB-CSD is non-pyrogenic. |
| Sterilization and Shelf-Life<br>Testing | DB-CSD will be provided as a single use, sterile medical<br>device. The radiation dose of 25k Gy-40 kGy has been<br>validated in accordance with ISO 11137-2006,<br>Sterilization of Health Care Products - Radiation to<br>Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) 10-6. |
| Animal Testing: | An animal study was performed to analyze the<br>biocompatibility, implant resorption, bone formation, and<br>surgical handling properties following metaphyseal<br>implantation in an ovine, critical size, cancellous bone<br>defect model. No abnormal acute hematologic and<br>major organ toxicity was observed in both subject and<br>predicate devices. Histological and radiographic data<br>demonstrated that both materials appeared to be |
| | biocompatible, and complete resorption of the implanted<br>regions, followed by normal bone healing occurred for<br>both subject and predicate devices by 12 weeks. |
| Clinical Testing: | N/A: This product type does not require clinical testing. |
| VII. COMPARISON OF<br>TECHNOLOGICAL<br>CHARACTERISTICS WITH<br>THE PREDICATE DEVICE | DB-CSD intended use and critical specifications are<br>substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Stimulan<br>Rapid Cure of Biocomposites Ltd (K141830). |
| | Both medical devices are composed of a hydrated<br>calcium sulfate salt that is implanted following mixing<br>with a solution component that yields 5, 10, or 20 cc. |
| | Performance test results demonstrated that DB-CSD has<br>substantially equivalent critical specifications (chemistry,<br>crystallinity, physical form, porosity, and solubility) as the<br>predicate device, Stimulan Bone Void Filler. |
| VIII. CONCLUSIONS | Based on the comparison provided and the data<br>submitted in the 510(k), it can be concluded the DB-CSD<br>is substantially equivalent to the predicate device,<br>Stimulan - Rapid Cure Bone Void Filler (K141830). |
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