The Trident® II Acetabular System is intended for use in total hip arthroplasty and is intended for either primary or revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Painful, disabling joint disease of the hip resulting from: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, posttraumatic arthritis or late stage avascular necrosis. Revision of previous unsuccessful femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty or other procedure. Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative reconstructive techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results. Where bone stock is of poor quality or is inadequate for other reconstructive techniques as indicated by deficiencies of the acetabulum. When used with MDM Liners: Treatment of nonunion, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques. Dislocation risks. When used with Constrained Liners: The Trident Constrained Acetabular Insert is indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intraoperative instability. The Trident® II Acetabular Shells are indicated for cementless use only.
Device Story
Trident® II Acetabular System is a sterile, single-use orthopedic implant for primary or revision total hip arthroplasty. System comprises acetabular shells, 6.5mm low-profile hex screws, and hex dome hole plugs. Implants are designed for cementless fixation into prepared acetabulum. Shells feature either Tritanium® (highly porous titanium via Laser Rapid Manufacturing) or hydroxylapatite-coated titanium plasma-sprayed surfaces for biological fixation. Device is used in surgical settings by orthopedic surgeons. System integrates with existing Trident® polyethylene inserts, Trident Constrained Acetabular Inserts, and MDM® liners. Output is a stable, prosthetic acetabular component that restores hip joint function, reduces pain, and addresses instability or bone loss. Benefits include improved biological fixation and compatibility with various liner options to manage specific patient risks like dislocation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical laboratory testing and engineering analysis, including mechanical testing (ASTM F1820, ASTM F543), fatigue testing, fretting evaluation, material chemistry, and MRI compatibility (ASTM F2052, F2213, F2119, F2182).
Indicated for patients with painful, disabling hip joint disease (degenerative, rheumatoid, post-traumatic arthritis, or late-stage avascular necrosis), revision of failed hip procedures, or clinical scenarios where arthrodesis is suboptimal. Also indicated for poor bone stock/acetabular deficiencies. MDM liner use indicated for proximal femur fractures (nonunion, femoral neck, trochanteric) and dislocation risks. Constrained liner use indicated for primary/revision patients at high risk of dislocation due to history, bone loss, laxity, neuromuscular disease, or instability. Cementless use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained porous-coated uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across the joint. This generic type of device has a femoral component made of a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) alloy or a titanium-aluminum-vanadium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy and an acetabular component composed of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene articulating bearing surface fixed in a metal shell made of Co-Cr-Mo or Ti-6Al-4V. The femoral stem and acetabular shell have a porous coating made of, in the case of Co-Cr-Mo substrates, beads of the same alloy, and in the case of Ti-6Al-4V substrates, fibers of commercially pure titanium or Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The porous coating has a volume porosity between 30 and 70 percent, an average pore size between 100 and 1,000 microns, interconnecting porosity, and a porous coating thickness between 500 and 1,500 microns. The generic type of device has a design to achieve biological fixation to bone without the use of bone cement.
Predicate Devices
Trident® II Tritanium® Acetabular Shells and 6.5 mm Low Profile Hex Screws (K161569)
Osteonics Secur-Fit ™ HA Generation II [aka Trident PSL] Acetabular Shells (K983382, K143085)
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Howmedica Osteonics Corp. aka Stryker Orthopaedics Ms. Valerie Giambanco Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
October 2, 2017
Re: K171768 Trade/Device Name: Trident® II Acetabular System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3358 Regulation Name: Hip Joint Metal/Polymer/Metal Semi-Constrained Porous-Coated Uncemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LPH, JDI, KWZ, LZO, MEH Dated: August 31, 2017 Received: September 1, 2017
Dear Ms. Valerie Giambanco:
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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# 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
510(k) Number (if known) K171768
Device Name Trident II Acetabular System
Indications for Use (Describe)
Indications for Use
· Painful, disabling joint disease of the hip resulting from: degenerative arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis or late stage avascular necrosis.
- · Revision of previous unsuccessful femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty or other procedure.
· Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results.
· Where bone stock is of poor quality or is inadequate for other reconstructive techniques as indicated by deficiencies of the acetabulum.
When used with MDM Liners
· Treatment of nonunion, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques.
• Dislocation risks
When used with Constrained Liner
• The Trident Constrained Acetabular Insert is indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intraoperative instability.
The Trident® II Acetabular Shells are indicated for cementless use only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510(k) Summary
| Sponsor | Stryker Orthopaedics<br>325 Corporate Drive<br>Mahwah, NJ 07430 |
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| Contact Person | Valerie Giambanco<br>Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Stryker Orthopaedics<br>Valerie.giambanco@stryker.com<br>Ph: 201-831-6275<br>Fax: 201-831-3275 |
| Date Prepared: | Sept 27, 2017 |
| Proprietary Name:<br>Common Name: | Trident® II Acetabular System<br>Total Hip Joint Replacement |
| Classification Name: | Hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained porous-coated<br>uncemented prosthesis. (888.3358) |
| | Hip joint metal/polymer constrained cemented<br>or uncemented prosthesis. (888.3310) |
| | Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or<br>nonporous uncemented prosthesis (888.3353) |
| | Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis<br>(888.3350) |
| Product Codes: | LPH, KWZ, LZO, JDI, MEH |
## Legally Marketed Predicate Devices to Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed:
- Trident® II Tritanium® Acetabular Shells and 6.5 mm Low Profile Hex Screws (K161569) o
- Osteonics Secur-Fit ™ HA Generation II [aka Trident PSL] Acetabular Shells (K983382, . K143085)
- Dome and Screw Hole Plugs (K920868)
# Legally Marketed Reference Devices Used to Support Substantial Equivalence:
- Accolade II (K103479, K120578)
- Stryker Orthopaedics Total Hip Systems Labeling Update (K153345)
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- · Restoration Anatomic Cup (K142462, K151264)
## Device Description:
The Trident® II Acetabular Shells, 6.5mm Low Profile Hex Screws and Hex Dome Hole Plug are sterile, single-use devices that are intended for cementless fixation into a prepared acetabulum for either primary or revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. The Trident® II Acetabular System is an extension of the Trident System product line and features the same locking mechanism as the current Trident® and Trident® II Tritanium® product lines. The Trident® II Acetabular Shells are intended to be used with existing Trident® polyethylene inserts, Trident Constrained Acetabular Inserts, MDM® liners and both new and existing surgical instruments.
The Trident® II Tritanium® implant consists of a unique configuration of both solid and porous sections that are simultaneously built using a Laser Rapid Manufacturing (LRM) method of additive manufacturing, applying Stryker's proprietary Tritanium® In-Growth Technology. Tritanium® is a novel highly porous titanium material designed for biological fixation. The Trident® II PSL® Clusterhole HA and Trident® II Clusterhole HA Acetabular Shells feature hydroxylapatite coating over a Commercially Pure Titanium plasma sprayed surface for cementless fixation.
| Product | Material |
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| Trident® II PSL® Clusterhole HA | Ti6Al4V ELI Alloy per ASTM F620, ASTM F136 |
| Trident® II Clusterhole HA | Commercially Pure (CP) Titanium per ASTM F1580<br>Hydroxylapatite per ASTM F1185 |
| Trident® II Tritanium® Solidback | Ti6Al4V Alloy per ASTM F1472 |
| Trident® II Tritanium® Clusterhole | Ti6Al4V Alloy per ASTM F1472 |
| Trident® II Tritanium® Multihole | Ti6Al4V Alloy per ASTM F1472 |
| Hex Dome Hole Plug | Ti6Al4V ELI Alloy per ASTM F136 |
| 6.5mm Low Profile Hex Screw | Ti6Al4V ELI Alloy per ASTM F136 |
The subject devices are manufactured from the following materials:
## Intended Use:
The Trident® II Acetabular System is intended for use in total hip arthroplasty and is intended for either primary or revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.
## Indications:
The Trident® II Acetabular System has the same Indications for Use as the Trident® II Tritanium® Acetabular Shells.
Indications for Use:
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• Painful, disabling joint disease of the hip resulting from: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, posttraumatic arthritis or late stage avascular necrosis.
• Revision of previous unsuccessful femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty or other procedure.
• Clinical management problems where arthrodesis or alternative reconstructive techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results.
• Where bone stock is of poor quality or is inadequate for other reconstructive techniques as indicated by deficiencies of the acetabulum.
# When used with MDM Liners:
• Treatment of nonunion, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques.
- Dislocation risks
# When used with Constrained Liners:
• The Trident Constrained Acetabular Insert is indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intraoperative instability.
The Trident II Acetabular Shells are indicated for cementless use only.
Summary of Technological Characteristics: Device comparisons and performance testing show that the Trident® II Acetabular System is substantially equivalent to the predicates in terms of intended use, indications, design, materials, performance characteristics and operational principles.
Non-Clinical Testing: The following non-clinical laboratory testing was performed or engineering analysis was conducted to determine substantial equivalence:
- Push out (ASTM F1820)
- Lever out (ASTM F1820)
- Torque out (ASTM F1820)
- Range of Motion Analysis
- Acetabular Shell Fatigue Testing ●
- Fretting Evaluation of the MDM liner
- Bone Screw Testing (ASTM F543)
- Plastic Deformation
- Material Chemistry
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- Characterization of the Chemistry, Physical and Mechanical Properties of the porous surface –this testing established that the porous surface meets the requirements outlined in the FDA guidance documents, "Guidance Document for Testing Orthopedic Implants With Modified Metallic Surfaces Apposing Bone Or Bone Cement", April 28, 1994. The titanium plasma spray surface was also characterized according to the methods described in this guidance document.
- Bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) as specified in ANSI/AAMI ST72:2011 was used for pyrogenicity testing to achieve an Endotoxin limit of < 20EU/Device.
- . MRI Analysis: Non-clinical testing as outlined in the FDA guidance document "Establishing Safety and Compatibility of Passive Implants in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment – Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff", dated December 11, 2014 was conducted to characterize the compatibility of Trident II Acetabular System and compatible total hip passive implants in the MR environment. FDA draft guidance "Assessment of Radiofrequency-Induced Heating in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment for Multi-Configuration Passive Medical Devices – Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff", dated June 29, 2015 was also consulted for the heating evaluations performed. Testing was performed according to the standards listed below:
- o Magnetically Induced Displacement Force performed per ASTM F2052-06 and ASTM F2052-14, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Magnetically Induced Displacement Force on Medical Devices in the MR Environment
- o Magnetically Induced Torque performed per ASTM F2213-06 (Reapproved 2011), Standard Test Method for Measurement of Magnetically Induced Torque on Medical Devices in the MR Environment
- o Image Artifact performed per ASTM F2119-07 (Reapproved 2013), Standard Test Method for Evaluation of MR Image Artifacts from Passive Implants
- o Heating by RF Fields per ASTM F2182-11a, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Radio Frequency Induced Heating near Passive Implants during MR Imaging
The labeling of the Trident II Acetabular System and compatible total hip implants has been modified to include the MR conditional symbol, and to provide the parameters under which a patient who has the device can be safely scanned.
Clinical Testing: Clinical testing was not required as a basis for substantial equivalence.
Conclusion: Based upon a comparison of intended use, materials, summary of technological characteristics, and preclinical testing, the Trident® II Acetabular System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified in this premarket notification.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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Try it yourself
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