True Tulip, True M.I.S.
Device Facts
| Record ID | K212627 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | True Tulip, True M.I.S. |
| Applicant | Innovative Surgical Designs, Inc. |
| Product Code | NKB · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3070 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic, Pediatric |
Intended Use
True Tulip and True M.I.S. are intended for posterical (TI-S1) pedicle fixation to provide immobilization and stabilization in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, sooliosis, spinal tumor, pseudoarthrosis, and failed previous fusion. When used for posterior non-cervical pediatic patients, True Tulip and True M.I.S. are indicated as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of progressive spinal deformities (i.e., scoliosis, including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), neuromuscular scoliosis. Additionally, True Tulip and True M.I.S. are intended to treat pediatric patients diagnosed with spondylolysis, fracture caused by tumor and/or trauma, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion. Pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach. True Tulip and True M.I.S. are intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft.
Device Story
True Tulip and True M.I.S. are pedicle screw systems designed for posterior spinal fixation. The device provides mechanical immobilization and stabilization of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine. It is intended for use by surgeons in an operating room setting to treat various spinal instabilities, deformities, and fractures. The system acts as an adjunct to spinal fusion, utilizing autograft or allograft to promote bone healing. By securing the vertebral segments, the device facilitates stabilization, potentially reducing pain and correcting deformities in both adult and pediatric populations.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system (21 CFR 888.3070). Mechanical fixation device. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature and pediatric patients requiring posterior (T1-S1) pedicle fixation for spinal stabilization/immobilization as an adjunct to fusion. Conditions include DDD, spondylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, scoliosis (including AIS and neuromuscular), spinal tumor, pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusion. Limited to posterior approach; used with autograft/allograft.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) Rigid pedicle screw systems are comprised of multiple components, made from a variety of materials that allow the surgeon to build an implant system to fit the patient's anatomical and physiological requirements. Such a spinal implant assembly consists of a combination of screws, longitudinal members (e.g., plates, rods including dual diameter rods, plate/rod combinations), transverse or cross connectors, and interconnection mechanisms (e.g., rod-to-rod connectors, offset connectors).(2) Semi-rigid systems are defined as systems that contain one or more of the following features (including but not limited to): Non-uniform longitudinal elements, or features that allow more motion or flexibility compared to rigid systems.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls), when intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra; degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment; fracture; dislocation; scoliosis; kyphosis; spinal tumor; and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). These pedicle screw spinal systems must comply with the following special controls:(i) Compliance with material standards; (ii) Compliance with mechanical testing standards; (iii) Compliance with biocompatibility standards; and (iv) Labeling that contains these two statements in addition to other appropriate labeling information: “Warning: The safety and effectiveness of pedicle screw spinal systems have been established only for spinal conditions with significant mechanical instability or deformity requiring fusion with instrumentation. These conditions are significant mechanical instability or deformity of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine secondary to severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra, degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). The safety and effectiveness of these devices for any other conditions are unknown.” “Precaution: The implantation of pedicle screw spinal systems should be performed only by experienced spinal surgeons with specific training in the use of this pedicle screw spinal system because this is a technically demanding procedure presenting a risk of serious injury to the patient.” (2) Class II (special controls), when a rigid pedicle screw system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis other than either severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) at L5-S1 or degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment. These pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls: (i) The design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use. (ii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate the mechanical function and durability of the implant. (iii) Device components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. (iv) Validation testing must demonstrate the cleanliness and sterility of, or the ability to clean and sterilize, the device components and device-specific instruments. (v) Labeling must include the following: (A) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of device materials and the principles of device operation; (B) Intended use and indications for use, including levels of fixation; (C) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status; (D) Cleaning and sterilization instructions for devices and instruments that are provided non-sterile to the end user; and (E) Detailed instructions of each surgical step, including device removal. (3) Class II (special controls), when a semi-rigid system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion for any indication. In addition to complying with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, these pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls: (i) Demonstration that clinical performance characteristics of the device support the intended use of the product, including assessment of fusion compared to a clinically acceptable fusion rate. (ii) Semi-rigid systems marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) and paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section.
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