AcTiFlip Naked, AcTiFlip Cinch, AcTiFlip WHIP, GFS Ultimate Hip
K192750 · Parcus Medical, LLC · MBI · Jan 16, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
| Record ID | K192750 |
| Device Name | AcTiFlip Naked, AcTiFlip Cinch, AcTiFlip WHIP, GFS Ultimate Hip |
| Applicant | Parcus Medical, LLC |
| Product Code | MBI · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3040 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
The Parcus AcTiFlip is used for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone, and is intended as fixation post, a distribution bridge, or for distributing suture tension over areas of ligament or tendon repair in the knee, shoulder, and elbow and may include the following indications; anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, pectoralis repair (minor/major), biceps tendon repair and reattachment (distal/proximal), acromioclavicular repair, and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. The Parcus GFS Ultimate Hip is used for fixation of soft tissue to bone in the hip and is indicated for ligamentum teres reconstruction.
Device Story
Devices consist of medical-grade titanium buttons and UHMWPE sutures; used for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone. Operated by surgeons in clinical settings; devices function as fixation posts or distribution bridges to manage suture tension during orthopedic repairs. AcTiFlip variants (Naked, Cinch, WHIP) and GFS Ultimate Hip facilitate intramedullary or extramedullary fixation. Benefit includes secure tissue-to-bone attachment during ligament/tendon reconstruction. No electronic or software components; purely mechanical fixation system.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Devices evaluated for strength and elongation under cyclic loading and ultimate failure conditions using test blocks and fixtures. Results demonstrated substantial equivalency to predicate devices. LAL testing confirmed compliance with endotoxin limit specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: medical grade titanium and UHMWPE suture. Form factor: titanium button with suture construct. Fixation type: intramedullary or extramedullary. Sterilization: provided sterile. No electronic components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring ligament or tendon repair in the knee, shoulder, and elbow (ACL, PCL, pectoralis, biceps, acromioclavicular, and ulnar collateral ligament) and ligamentum teres reconstruction in the hip.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
- Parcus GFS II and GFS Mini (K133757)
- GFS Naked (K152711)
- Parcus GFS Ultimate (K162198)
- Arthrex (K190288)
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 16, 2020
Parcus Medical, LLC Paul Vagts Director of Regulatory Affairs 6423 Parkland Drive Sarasota, Florida 34243
Re: K192750
Trade/Device Name: AcTiFlip Naked, AcTiFlip Cinch, AcTiFlip WHIP, GFS Ultimate Hip Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth Or Threaded Metallic Bone Fixation Fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBI Dated: October 18, 2019 Received: October 21, 2019
Dear Mr. Vagts:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
Laura C. Rose, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair, and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K192750
Device Name
AcTiFlip Naked, AcTiFlip Cinch, AcTiFlip WHIP, GFS Ultimate Hip
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Parcus AcTiFlip is used for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone, and is intended as fixation post, a distribution bridge, or for distributing suture tension over areas of ligament or tendon repair in the knee, shoulder, and elbow and may include the following indications; anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, pectoralis repair (minor/major), biceps tendon repair and reattachment (distal/proximal), acromioclavicular repair, and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
The Parcus GFS Ultimate Hip is used for fixation of soft tissue to bone in the hip and is indicated for ligamentum teres reconstruction.
Type of Use *(Select one or both, as applicable)*
| <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> | <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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Surgical Innovation | Customer Driven
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| 510(k) Owner & Submitter: | Parcus Medical, LLC |
| | 6423 Parkland Dr |
| | Sarasota, FL 34243 |
| Company Contact: | Paul Vagts |
| | Phone: (941)755-7965 |
| | Fax: (941)755-6543 |
| Date Prepared: | January 15, 2020 |
| Device Trade Name: | AcTiFlip Naked, AcTiFlip Cinch, AcTiFlip w/ WHIP,<br>GFS Ultimate Hip |
| Common Name: | Fastener, Fixation, Non-Degradable, Soft Tissue |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR 888.3040 - Product Code MBI |
### Predicate Device:
Parcus GFS II and GFS Mini, K133757, cleared 2/4/14; GFS Naked, K152711, cleared 12/10/15, Parcus GFS Ultimate, K162198, cleared 11/18/16; and Arthrex K190288, cleared 9/13/19.
### Device Description:
The Parcus AcTiFlip and GFS Ultimate Hip devices are designed for use in the fixation of ligaments and tendons in patients requiring ligament or tendon repair. The devices are made from medical grade titanium and UHMWPE suture and are provided sterile.
### Intended Use:
The Parcus AcTiFlip is used for fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone, and is intended as fixation post, a distribution bridge, or for distributing suture tension over areas of ligament or tendon repair in the knee, shoulder, and elbow and may include the following indications; anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, pectoralis repair (minor/major), biceps tendon repair and reattachment (distal/proximal), acromioclavicular repair, and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
The Parcus GFS Ultimate Hip is used for fixation of soft tissue to bone in the hip and is indicated for ligamentum teres reconstruction.
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Surgical Innovation | Customer Drive
## Substantial Equivalence Summary:
The Parcus AcTiFlip Naked, AcTiFlip Cinch and AcTiFlip w/ WHIP devices are very similar to the predicate devices in that they are comprised of the same materials, intended for the same indications and utilize similar designs. The titanium button used by the AcTiFlip devices is very similar in design to that of the GFS Naked devices. The suture portion of the AcTiFlip Cinch builds upon the technology utilized by the GFS Ultimate. The suture used by the AcTiFlip w/ WHIP is manufactured by the same supplier as all other suture components and functions in a comparable manner.
The Parcus GFS Ultimate Hip device is very similar to the predicate Parcus Medical GFS Ultimate in that they are comprised of the same materials, intended for the same indications and utilize similar designs. The only difference is the use of an inserter for placement of the titanium button in the hip.
All AcTiFlip Naked, AcTiFlip Cinch, AcTiFlip w/ WHIP and GFS Ultimate Hip are very similar to the Arthrex predicate in that they are all capable of achieving fixation using either extramedular or intramedular fixation.
LAL testing was conducted on a representative device comprised of the same materials manufactured in a comparable fashion and it was concluded that both the Parcus AcTiFlip and the GFS Ultimate Hip devices meet endotoxin limit specifications and do not raise any additional concerns regarding pyrogenicity.
### Summary Performance Data:
The Parcus AcTiFlip and GFS Ultimate Hip devices were evaluated and testing was conducted on the worst case configurations. Devices were assembled to test blocks and placed in a test fixture. Devices were evaluated for strength and elongation under cycle loading and ultimate failure conditions. Results were compared with test data for the predicate device and demonstrated substantial equivalency.