DePuy SUMMIT Porocoat Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT DuoFix Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT Cemented Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT FX Cemented Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT Basic Press-Fit Hip Prosthesis – MR Conditional
Applicant
Depuy Ireland UC
Product Code
MEH · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jan 19, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3353
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Total hip arthroplasty is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.
Device Story
The DePuy Hip Portfolio consists of various orthopedic implants including femoral stems, acetabular shells, liners, femoral heads, and ancillary components (screws, plugs, spacers, cerclage systems). These devices are used in total or hemi-hip arthroplasty to replace damaged hip joint articulations. The implants are surgically implanted by orthopedic surgeons in a hospital setting. The devices provide structural support and articulation for the hip joint, aiming to restore mobility and reduce pain. This submission updates the labeling of these legacy devices to provide information regarding MRI compatibility, including the provision of MR Safety Cards for patients, and standardizes labeling symbols and documentation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Non-clinical performance data (Magnetically Induced Displacement Force, Torque, RF Heating, and Image Artifacts) were provided to support the conditional safety of the devices in the MR environment.
Technological Characteristics
Devices are constructed from various orthopedic materials including stainless steel (ASTM F5832-9), titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V, ASTM F620), cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy (ASTM F75, F799), and UHMWPE (ASTM F648). Features include porous coatings (Porocoat, Gription), hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings, and modular designs. Connectivity is not applicable. Sterilization is not specified but implied as standard for orthopedic implants.
Indications for Use
Indicated for total hip replacement in patients with severely painful/disabled joints due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia; avascular necrosis of the femoral head; acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck; failed previous hip surgery (joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total hip replacement); or ankylosis. Hemi-hip replacement is indicated for acute femoral head/neck fractures, fracture dislocations, avascular necrosis, non-union of femoral neck fractures, high subcapital/femoral neck fractures in the elderly, degenerative arthritis of the femoral head, or proximal femur pathology.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. This device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. The two-part femoral component consists of a femoral stem made of alloys to be fixed in the intramedullary canal of the femur by impaction with or without use of bone cement. The proximal end of the femoral stem is tapered with a surface that ensures positive locking with the spherical ceramic (aluminium oxide, A12 03 ) head of the femoral component. The acetabular component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforced with nonporous metal alloys, and used with or without bone cement.
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January 19, 2024
DePuy Ireland UC % Jennifer Hill Regulatory Affairs Project Leader DePuy Synthes 3 Main Street Ringaskiddy, Loughbeg Ireland
Re: K231873
Trade/Device Name: DePuy SUMMIT Porocoat Hip Prosthesis - MR Conditional. DePuy SUMMIT DuoFix Hip Prosthesis - MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT Cemented Hip Prosthesis - MR Conditional, DePuv SUMMIT FX Cemented Hip Prosthesis -MR Conditional, DePuy SUMMIT Basic Press-Fit Hip Prosthesis - MR Conditional Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353 Regulation Name: Hip Joint Metal/Ceramic/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Or Nonporous Uncemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MEH, LPH, JDI, LWJ, LZO, KWL, KWY, LZY, HWC, LRN Dated: December 14, 2023 Received: December 14, 2023
Dear Jennifer Hill:
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 (the 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 available 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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If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
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Sincerely,
# Limin Sun S
Limin Sun, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# FDA IFU FORMS 3381
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# HIP STEMS FDA IFU FORMS 3381
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#### 510(k) Number (if known) K942370/K961619
Device Name ENDURANCE CEMENTED HIP PROSTHESIS, ENDURANCE CALCAR PROSTHESIS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
| | |
|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Number (if known)
K982918/K013350/K042959/K082239/K220216/K093736/K851422/K910664/K934412/K961939/K903084/K073570
Device Name
C-STEM SYSTEM, C-STEM AMT HIP PROSTHESIS, CORAIL REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS, S-ROM FEMORAL TOTA HIP SYSTEM, S-ROM TOTAL HIP SYSTEM, S-ROM COATED ZT PROXIMAL HIP SYSTEM, S-ROM FEMORAL HIP STEM, MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE SYSTEM, TRI-LOCK BPS
Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
The DePuy® C-Stem AMT Hip Stem is indicated for cemented use only.
HA-coated stems of the CORAIL Hip System are indicated for cementless use only.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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510(k) Number (if known) K102080/K221462
Device Name RECLAIM MODULAR REVISION HIP SYSTEM, RECLAIM MONOBLOC REVISION HIP SYSTEM
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The DePuy RECLAIM Revision Femoral Stem is indicated for cementless use in the treatment of failed previous hip surgery, including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or other total hip replacement.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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#### 510(k) Number (if known) K953703/K030979/K060581
Device Name VISION SOLUTION HIP PROSTHESIS, SOLUTION SYSTEM HIP PROSTHESIS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
The Solution Hip Stem is indicated for cementless use and fixation by biological tissue ingrowth into the porous coating as well as cemented use and fixation in which the porous coating serves as a means to augment the fixation of the prosthesis to the bone cement.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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#### 510(k) Number (if known)
K001991/K011489/K013352/K023453/K030122/K202472/K210581/K211657/K192946
Device Name
SUMMIT POROCOAT, SUMMIT DUOFIX, SUMMIT CEMENTED, SUMMIT FX CEMENTED, SUMMIT BASIC PRESS-FIT HIP PROSTHESIS, ACTIS DUOFIX, ACTIS DUOFIX COLLARLESS HIP PROSTHESIS, EMPHASYS FEMORAL STEM, CORAIL AMT HIP PROSTHESIS
Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
Hemi hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. Acute fracture of the femoral head or neck that cannot be appropriately reduced and treation.
2. Fracture dislocation of the hip that cannot be appropriately reduced and treated with internal fixation.
3. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
4. Non-union of femoral neck fractures.
5. Certain high subcapital and femoral neck fractures in the elderly.
6. Degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head in which the acetabulum does not require replacement.
7. Pathology involving only the femoral head/neck and/or proximal femur that can be adequately treated by hemi-hip arthroplasty.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# ACETABULAR PRODUCTS FDA IFU FORMS 3381
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510(k) Number (if known) K203532
#### Device Name BI-MENTUM ALTRX DUAL MOBILITY LINERS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
BI-MENTUM™ ALTRX® Dual Mobility Liner is indicated for total hip replacement in the following conditions:
- 1. Osteoarthritis
- 2. Femoral neck fracture
- 3. Dislocation risk
- 4. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head
5. Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed are if bone reconstruction so permits
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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510(k) Number (if known) K200854
Device Name PINNACLE DUAL MOBILITY LINER
Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement or hip arthroplasty is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint (typically due to non inflammatory degenerative joint disease).
2. Failed previous hip surgery.
3. Dislocation risks.
PINNACLE Dual Mobility Metal Liners and Porous-coated PINNACLE Acetabular Cups are intended for cementless applications.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Number (if known)
K072963, K102423, K132959, K090998, K093646, K033273, K001534
#### Device Name
PINNACLE ALTRX ACETABULAR LINERS, PINNACLE 100 GRIPTION CUPS, PINNACLE GRIPTION CUPS, PINNACLE ACETABULAR ENHANCED STABILITY LINERS, PINNACLE ACETABULAR SYSTEM
Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Number (if known)
K03338. K192919. K040544. K951674. K961186. K994415. K010171. K863184. K221636
#### Device Name
PINNACLE REVISION SYSTEM, PINNACLE DUOFIX HA ACETABULAR CUP, DURALOC OPTION CUP SYSTEM, DURALOC 100C CUP, DURALOC CEMENTLESS CUP SYSTEM, MARATHON CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE CUP LINERS, 36MM MARATHON LINERS, PROFILE ACETABULUM PROSTHESIS, EMPHASYS ACETABULAR SYSTEM
Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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# FEMORAL HEADS FDA IFU FORMS 3381
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#### 510(k) Number (if known)
K860701. K880269. K883460. K060031. K120599. K222296. K011533. K031803. K062748. K071830. K871867
Device Name
HPS FEMORAL BALL HEADS, TOTAL HIP BALL FEMORAL HEADS, ARTICUL/EZE FEMORAL HEADS, MODULAR M HEADS, 36mm FEMORAL HEADS, ARTICUL/EZE CERAMIC HEADS, DELTA CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS, DELTA TS CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS, ELITE FEMORAL HEADS
Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| | | |
|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known) K812672
Device Name SELF-CENTERING HIP
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Self-Centering hip arthroplasty is indicated in the following conditions:
1. Acute fracture of the femoral head or neck that cannot be appropriately reduced and treation.
2. Fracture dislocation of the hip that cannot be appropriately reduced and treated with internal fixation.
3. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
4. Non-union of femoral neck fractures.
5. Certain high subcapital and femoral neck fractures in the elderly.
6. Degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head in which the acetabulum does not require replacement.
7. Pathology involving only the femoral head/neck and/or proximal femur that can be adequately treated by hemi-hip arthroplasty.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
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510(k) Number (if known) K851422/K920317
Device Name S-ROM FEMORAL HEADS
Indications for Use (Describe)
#### INDICATIONS - TOTAL HIP PROSTHESIS
Total hip replacement is indicated in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
- 3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Certain cases of ankylosis.
#### INDICATIONS - HEMI-HIP PROSTHESIS
Hemi-hip arthroplasty is indicated in the following conditions:
- 1. Acute fracture of the femoral head or neck that cannot be appropriately reduced and treation.
- 2. Fracture dislocation of the hip that cannot be appropriately reduced and treated with internal fixation.
- 3. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
- 4. Non-union of femoral neck fractures.
- 5. Certain high subcapital and femoral neck fractures in the elderly.
- 6. Degenerative arthritis involving only the femoral head in which the acetabulum does not require replacement.
7. Pathology involving only the femoral head/neck and/or proximal femur that can be adequately treated by hemi-hip arthroplasty.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> |
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# COMPONENTS FDA IFU FORMS 3381
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510(k) Number (if known) K861979, K970929, K983014, K123924
#### Device Name
DEPUY 5.0MM TAPERED HEAD PERIPHERAL SCREW, LOW PROFILE BONE SCREW, ACETABULAR SYSTEM SCREWS, GRIPTION TF 5.5mm LOCKING SCREWS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The DePuy Screws are indicated for use in primary or revision hip surgery for total hip replacement in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoir arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, internal fixation, arthrodesis, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known) K963309
Device Name
DEPUY APEX HOLE ELIMINATOR PS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Apex Hole Eliminator PS is a threaded plug intended to close the apical hole of the Duraloc series two-piece (metal shell and UHMWPe liner) acetabular cups. It is intended for use in Duraloc cups implanted with or without bone cement.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="font-family: DejaVu Sans, sans-serif">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-family: DejaVu Sans, sans-serif">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Number (if known) K971682
Device Name
DEPUY J-FX CERCLAGE SYSTEM
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The I-Fx Cerclage System is indicated for use as a cerclage fixation device in general orthopaedic repairs. These include procedures such as: reinforcement of bone; reattachment of the greater trochanter; fixation of long bone fractures with grafting; and fixation of patellar fractures.
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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510(k) Number (if known) K100391
Device Name
DEPUY GRIPTION TF CONES & HIP AUGMENTS
Indications for Use (Describe)
The DePuy Gription TF Acetabular Augments, Buttresses and Shims are in total hip replacement in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoir arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
The porous Gription TF titanium acetabular augment is affixed to the mating acetabular cup using bone cement or mechanical screw fixation. The assembled porous titanium augment is intended for cemented or cementless use.
The porous Gription TF titanium shim is affixed to the mating buttress using bone cement. This porous Gription TF titanium buttress is affixed to the mating acetabular cup using bone cement. The assembled buttress/acetabular cup construct is intended for cemented or cementless use.
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Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known) K800894
Device Name
DEPUY CEMENT RESTRICTOR
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The UHMWPe cement restrictor is intended for use in cemented total and hemiarthroplasty procedures to restrict distal flow of bone cement in the femoral medullary cavity.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b></b></span> | <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b></b></span> |
| <div> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> | <div> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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510(k) Number (if known) K871510
Device Name
DEPUY MODIFIED PROFILE HIP PMMA CEMENT SPACER
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Modified Profile Hip PMMA Spacer is indicated for use in cemented hip replacement.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <input checked="true" type="checkbox"/> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> |
| <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <input type="checkbox"/> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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#### 510(k) Number (if known) K963206, K951000
Device Name
DEPUY S-ROM HIP SYSTEM LOCKING PLUG, S-ROM SCREWS
Indications for Use (Describe)
Total hip arthroplasty is indicated for total hip replacement in the following conditions:
1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia.
2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck.
4. Failed previous hip surgery including joint reconstruction, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement.
5. Certain cases of ankylosis.
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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# 510k Summaries
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# HIP STEMS 510k Summaries
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| Submitter Information | |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name | DePuy Ireland UC |
| Address | Loughbeg<br>Ringaskiddy<br>Co. Cork<br>Ireland |
| Phone number | (+44) 7834974433 |
| Fax number | N/A |
| Establishment Registration Number | 3015516266 |
| Name of contact person | Jennifer Hill |
| Date prepared | 13th December 2023 |
| Name of device | |
| Trade or proprietary name | C-STEM™ System<br>C-STEM™ AMT Hip Prosthesis<br>CORAIL™ Revision Hip Prosthesis<br>S-ROM™ Femoral Total Hip System<br>S-ROM™ Total Hip System<br>S-ROM™ Coated ZT Proximal Hip System<br>S-ROM™ Femoral Hip Stem (Sizes 12x06x115 & 12x07x115)<br>Tri-Lock Bone Preservation Stem |
| Common or usual name | Total Hip Joint Replacement Prosthesis |
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| | Uncemented Hip Prosthesis |
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| | Femoral Prosthesis |
| | Porous Coated Hip Prosthesis |
| Classification name | 21 CFR 888.3350: Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis. |
| | 21 CFR 888.3353: Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis. |
| | 21 CFR 888.3358: Hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained porous-coated uncemented prosthesis. |
| | 21 CFR 888.3360: Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metallic cemented or uncemented prosthesis. |
| | 21 CFR 888.3390: Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metal/polymer cemented or uncemented prosthesis. |
| Class | II |
| Classification panel | 87 Orthopedics |
| Regulation | Class II - 21 CFR 888.3350 |
| | Class II - 21 CFR 888.3353 |
| | Class II - 21 CFR 888.3358 |
| | Class II - 21 CFR 888.3360 |
| | Class II - 21 CFR 888.3390 |
| Product Code(s) | JDI: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented |
| | LZO: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented |
| | LPH: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous uncemented |
| | MEH: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate |
| | KWL: Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal |
| | KWY: Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented |
| | LWJ: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Uncemented |
| Legally marketed device(s) to which<br>equivalence is claimed | Primary Predicate – K102080 – RECLAIM™ Revision Hip System |
| | K982918/K013350 - DePuy C-STEM™ System…
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
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?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
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.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
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?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
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.
5. Side-by-side comparison
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.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
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.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
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?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.