NuVaisve® Reline® Cervical System
K191553 · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · NKG · Aug 14, 2019 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
| Record ID | K191553 |
| Device Name | NuVaisve® Reline® Cervical System |
| Applicant | Nu Vasive, Incorporated |
| Product Code | NKG · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3075 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
The NuVasive Reline Cervical System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical junction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7) and the thoracic spine (T1-T3): traumatic spinal fractures and/or traumatic dislocations; instability or deformity; failed previous fusions (e.g., pseudoarthrosis); tumors involving the cervical spine; and degenerative disease, including intractable radiculopathy and/or myelopathy, neck and/or arm pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by radiographic studies, and degenerative disease of the facets with instability. The Reline Cervical System is also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the Reline Cervical System may be connected to the NuVasive® Spinal System, Precept® Spinal System, Armada® Spinal System, Reline® System and Reline® 4.5-5.0 System via the rod to rod connectors or transition rods.
Device Story
Occipito-cervico-thoracic posterior spinal fixation system; components include screws, rods, offset/rod-to-rod connectors, set screws, cross connectors, hooks, eyelets, and occipital plates. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to rigidly lock spinal segments in various configurations to accommodate patient anatomy. Provides immobilization/stabilization as adjunct to fusion or temporary structural support for advanced tumors. Connects to other NuVasive spinal systems for multi-level fixation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performed static and dynamic compression bending (ASTM F2706), static torsion (ASTM F2706), static tulip pull-off, and dynamic torsion (ASTM F2706) to demonstrate mechanical equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
Occipito-cervico-thoracic posterior system. Materials: Titanium alloy (Ti6Al-4V ELI) per ASTM F136/ISO 5832-3 and Cobalt Chromium alloy per ASTM F90/ASTM F1537. Components: screws, rods, connectors, hooks, eyelets, occipital plates. Mechanical fixation via rigid locking configurations.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with acute/chronic instabilities of craniocervical junction, cervical spine (C1-C7), and thoracic spine (T1-T3) requiring immobilization as adjunct to fusion. Conditions include traumatic fractures/dislocations, instability/deformity, failed fusions, tumors, and degenerative disease (radiculopathy, myelopathy, discogenic pain, facet instability). Also indicated for spinal column integrity restoration in patients with advanced cervical tumors with limited life expectancy where fusion is not achievable.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Posterior cervical screw systems are comprised of multiple, interconnecting components, made from a variety of materials that allow an implant system to be built from the occiput to the upper thoracic spine to fit the patient's anatomical and physiological requirements, as determined by preoperative cross-sectional imaging. Such a spinal assembly consists of a combination of bone anchors via screws (i.e., occipital screws, cervical lateral mass screws, cervical pedicle screws, C2 pars screws, C2 translaminar screws, C2 transarticular screws), longitudinal members (e.g., plates, rods, including dual diameter rods, plate/rod combinations), transverse or cross connectors, interconnection mechanisms (e.g., rod-to-rod connectors, offset connectors), and closure mechanisms (e.g., set screws, nuts). Posterior cervical screw systems are rigidly fixed devices that do not contain dynamic features, including but not limited to: non-uniform longitudinal elements or features that allow more motion or flexibility compared to rigid systems.Posterior cervical screw systems are intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in patients as an adjunct to fusion for acute and chronic instabilities of the cervical spine and/or craniocervical junction and/or cervicothoracic junction such as: (1) Traumatic spinal fractures and/or traumatic dislocations; (2) deformities; (3) instabilities; (4) failed previous fusions (e.g., pseudarthrosis); (5) tumors; (6) inflammatory disorders; (7) spinal degeneration, including neck and/or arm pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI); (8) degeneration of the facets with instability; and (9) reconstruction following decompression to treat radiculopathy and/or myelopathy. These systems are also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for posterior cervical screw systems are:(1) The design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
(2) Nonclinical performance testing must demonstrate the mechanical function and durability of the implant.
(3) Device components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(4) Validation testing must demonstrate the cleanliness and sterility of, or the ability to clean and sterilize, the device components and device-specific instruments.
(5) Labeling must include the following:
(i) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of device materials and the principles of device operation;
(ii) Intended use and indications for use including levels of fixation;
(iii) Device specific warnings, precautions, and contraindications that include the following statements:
(A) “Precaution: Preoperative planning prior to implantation of posterior cervical screw systems should include review of cross-sectional imaging studies (
*e.g.,* CT and/or MRI) to evaluate the patient's cervical anatomy including the transverse foramen, neurologic structures, and the course of the vertebral arteries. If any findings would compromise the placement of these screws, other surgical methods should be considered. In addition, use of intraoperative imaging should be considered to guide and/or verify device placement, as necessary.”(B) “Precaution: Use of posterior cervical pedicle screw fixation at the C3 through C6 spinal levels requires careful consideration and planning beyond that required for lateral mass screws placed at these spinal levels, given the proximity of the vertebral arteries and neurologic structures in relation to the cervical pedicles at these levels.”
(iv) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
(v) Cleaning and sterilization instructions for devices and instruments that are provided non-sterile to the end user, and;
(vi) Detailed instructions of each surgical step, including device removal.
Predicate Devices
- VuePoint II OCT System (K180198)
- VuePoint OCT System (K071435)
- VuePoint OCT System (K093319)
- DePuy Summit OCT Spinal System (K002733)
Reference Devices
- NuVasive Reline System (K160989)
- NuVasive Reline 4.5-5.0 System (K170126)
- NuVasive SpheRx II System (K091502)
- NuVasive Long Lateral Spinal System (K122081)
- NuVasive Camber Laminoplasty System (K191169)
- NuVasive Reline System (K182974)
Related Devices
- K221388 — NuVasive Reline Cervical System · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · Sep 9, 2022
- K153336 — VuePoint OCT System · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · Jan 7, 2016
- K213654 — NuVasive Reline Cervical System · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · Feb 23, 2022
- K071435 — NUVASIVE OCT SYSTEM · Nuvasive, Inc. · Aug 6, 2007
- K180198 — NuVasive® VuePoint® II OCT System · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · Mar 15, 2018
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 14, 2019
NuVasive, Incorporated Ms. Michelle Cheung Associate Manager, Regulatory Affairs 7475 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, California 92121
Re: K191553
Trade/Device Name: NuVasive® Reline® Cervical System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3075 Regulation Name: Posterior cervical screw system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NKG, KWP Dated: June 11, 2019 Received: June 12, 2019
Dear Ms. Cheung:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.
Ronald P. Jean, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
### K191553
Device Name NuVasive® Reline® Cervical System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The NuVasive Reline Cervical System is intended to provide immobilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical junction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7) and the thoracic spine (T1-T3): traumatic spinal fractures and/or traumatic dislocations; instability or deformity; failed previous fusions (e.g., pseudoarthrosis); tumors involving the cervical spine; and degenerative disease, including intractable radiculopathy and/or myelopathy, neck and/or arm pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by radiographic studies, and degenerative disease of the facets with instability. The Reline Cervical System is also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion.
In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the Reline Cervical System may be connected to the Nu Vasive® SpheRx® Spinal System, Precept® Spinal System, Armada® Spinal System and Reline® 4.5-5.0 System via the rod to rod connectors or transition rods.
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# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 807, and in particular 21 CFR §807.92, the following summary of information is provided:
#### A. Submitted by:
Michelle Cheung Associate Manager, Regulatory Affairs NuVasive, Incorporated 7475 Lusk Blvd. San Diego, California 92121 Telephone: (858) 909-3360 Date Prepared: August 12, 2019
#### B. Device Information
NuVasive® Reline® Cervical System Orthosis, Cervical Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation Product Code: NKG, KWP Classification Name: Posterior cervical screw system (21 CFR 888.3075); Spinal interlaminar fixation orthosis (21 CFR 888.3050) Regulatory Class: Class II
#### C. Predicate Devices
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate VuePoint II OCT System (K180198). Additional predicates include VuePoint OCT System (K071435), VuePoint OCT System (K093319), and DePuy Summit OCT Spinal System (K002733). Reference devices include NuVasive Reline System (K160989), NuVasive Reline 4.5-5.0 System (K170126), NuVasive SpheRx II System (K091502), NuVasive Long Lateral Spinal System (K122081), NuVasive Camber Laminoplasty System (K191169) and the NuVasive Reline System (K182974).
#### D. Device Description
The NuVasive Reline Cervical System is an occipito-cervico-thoracic posterior system manufactured from Titanium alloy (Ti6Al-4V ELI) conforming to ASTM F136 and ISO 5832-3 and Cobalt Chromium alloy conforming to ASTM F90 or ASTM F1537. The Reline Cervical System consists of a variety of components including screws, rods, offset connectors, rod to rod connectors, set screws, cross connectors, hooks, eyelets, and occipital plates which can be rigidly locked in a variety of configurations to accommodate patient anatomy.
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#### E. Intended Use
The NuVasive Reline Cervical System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical junction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7) and the thoracic spine (T1-T3): traumatic spinal fractures and/or traumatic dislocations; instability or deformity; failed previous fusions (e.g., pseudoarthrosis); tumors involving the cervical spine; and degenerative disease, including intractable radiculopathy and/or myelopathy, neck and/or arm pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by radiographic studies, and degenerative disease of the facets with instability. The Reline Cervical System is also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion.
In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the Reline Cervical System may be connected to the NuVasive® Spinal System, Precept® Spinal System, Armada® Spinal System, Reline® System and Reline® 4.5-5.0 System via the rod to rod connectors or transition rods.
#### F. Technological Characteristics
The NuVasive Reline Cervical System is an occipito-cervico-thoracic posterior system manufactured from Titanium alloy (Ti6Al-4V ELI) conforming to ASTM F136 and ISO 5832-3 and Cobalt Chromium alloy conforming to ASTM F90 or ASTM F1537. The Reline Cervical System consists of a variety of components including screws, rods, offset connectors, rod to rod connectors, set screws, cross connectors, hooks, eyelets, and occipital plates which can be rigidly locked in a variety of configurations to accommodate patient anatomy. Overall, the subject device was shown to be substantially equivalent and have equivalent technological characteristics to its predicate and reference devices through comparison in areas including design, labeling/intended use, material composition, function, and packaging.
#### G. Performance Data
Nonclinical testing was performed to demonstrate that the subject NuVasive Reline Cervical System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The following testing was performed:
- Static and dynamic compression bending testing per ASTM F2706
- Static torsion testing per ASTM F2706 ●
- Static tulip pull-off testing
- Dynamic Torsion testing per ASTM F2706
The results demonstrate that the subject NuVasive Reline Cervical System is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
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#### H. Conclusions
The subject NuVasive Reline Cervical System has been shown to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices for its intended use.