K232771 · Orthocon, Inc. · GXP · Feb 16, 2024 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K232771
Device Name
Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste
Applicant
Orthocon, Inc.
Product Code
GXP · Neurology
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Orthocon Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste is a self-setting calcium phosphate cement indicated for use in the repair of neurosurgical burr holes, contiguous craniotomy cuts and other cranial defects with a surface area no larger than 25cm². Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste should be used only in skeletally mature individuals.
Device Story
Montage Flowable is a sterile, resorbable, two-part calcium phosphate bone cement. Components consist of granular calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate), calcium stearate, vitamin E acetate, polyalcohols, and lactide/polyester-based polymers. Components are mixed immediately prior to use to form a cohesive, putty-like material. Applied to cranial defects via a manually operated dispenser; material adheres to bone and sets within 10 minutes without significant exothermic reaction. Used in neurosurgical settings by physicians to repair burr holes and cranial defects. Provides a stable, resorbable scaffold for bone repair. Benefits include ease of application and biocompatibility.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were conducted. Evidence consists of bench testing (visual inspection, paste stiffness, package leak, temperature sensitivity, water uptake/swelling/dissolution) and in vivo animal testing comparing the device to the predicate in a critical-sized cranial defect model, evaluated via histopathology.
Technological Characteristics
Two-part paste/paste calcium phosphate cement. Composition: granular calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite, β-tricalcium phosphate), calcium stearate, vitamin E acetate, polyalcohols, lactide-diester/polyester-based polymers. Delivery: dual-barrel cartridge. Sterilization: gamma irradiation. Curing: non-exothermic, sets within 10 minutes. Biocompatibility tested per ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for repair of neurosurgical burr holes, contiguous craniotomy cuts, and other cranial defects ≤ 25cm² in skeletally mature individuals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Methyl methacrylate for cranioplasty (skull repair) is a self-curing acrylic that a surgeon uses to repair a skull defect in a patient. At the time of surgery, the surgeon initiates polymerization of the material and forms it into a plate or other appropriate shape to repair the defect.
HBP6 Flowable Settable, Resorbable Hemostatic Bone Paste (K193052, K231270)
Montage® Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste (K193052, K231270)
Montage® Settable, Resorbable Bone Putty (K221933)
Montage-QS Settable, Resorbable Bone Putty (K191140, K231903)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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February 16, 2024
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Orthocon, Inc. Howard Schrayer Regulatory Consultant 8 Lookout Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
Re: K232771
Trade/Device Name: Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5300 Regulation Name: Methyl Methacrylate For Cranioplasty Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GXP Dated: January 16, 2024 Received: January 16, 2024
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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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Adam D. Pierce, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical. Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices
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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: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K232771
Device Name
Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Orthocon Montage Flowable Settable Bone Paste is a self-setting calcium phosphate cement indicated for use in the repair of neurosurgical burr holes, contiguous cranial defects with a surface area no larger than 25cm2. Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste should be used only in skeletally mature individuals.
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) SUMMARY (Per 21 CFR 807.92)
#### General Company Information
| Name: | Orthocon, Inc. |
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| Contact: | Howard Schrayer<br>Regulatory Affairs Consultant |
| Address: | 700 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 1<br>Stamford, CT 06902 |
| Telephone: | (855) 475 - 9175 |
| Date Prepared | February 14, 2024 |
| General Device Information | |
| Product Name: | Montage Flowable™ Settable Resorbable Bone Paste |
| Common Name: | Calcium Phosphate Cement |
| Classification:<br>Product codes:<br>Regulation: | Class II<br>GXP<br>21 CFR 882.5300 |
| Predicate Devices:<br>Primary Predicate:<br>Stryker | HydroSet Injectable Cement<br>[510(k) Number K060763] |
| Reference Devices: | |
| Orthocon, Inc. | HBP6 Flowable Settable, Resorbable Hemostatic Bone Paste<br>Montage® Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste<br>[510(k) Number K193052 and K231270] |
| Orthocon, Inc. | Montage® Settable, Resorbable Bone Putty<br>[510(k) Number K221933] |
| Orthocon, Inc. | Montage-QS Settable, Resorbable Bone Putty<br>[510(k) Number K191140 and K231903] |
| Device is intended for use in the repair<br>of neurosurgical burr holes,<br>contiguous craniotomy cuts and other<br>cranial defects with a surface area no<br>larger than 25cm². | Stryker® Injectable Cement is intended for<br>use in the repair of neurosurgical burr<br>holes, contiguous craniotomy cuts and<br>other cranial defects. |
| At the time of application, device is in<br>the form of a paste-like material | At the time of application, device is in the<br>form of a paste-like material |
| Device is designed to be applied to the<br>cranial defect with a manually operated<br>dispenser | Device is designed to be applied to the<br>cranial defect with a manually operated<br>dispenser |
| Montage Flowable Settable,<br>Resorbable Bone Paste is formulated<br>as a two-part paste/paste device that<br>forms a "settable" (hardening) material<br>when mixed at the time of surgery | Stryker Injectable cement is formulated as a<br>two-part powder/liquid device that forms a<br>"settable" (hardening) material when mixed<br>at the time of surgery |
| Sterile mixture of two separate<br>components of putty-like consistency<br>comprised of granular calcium<br>phosphate, (hydroxyapatite and β-<br>tricalcium phosphate), calcium<br>stearate, vitamin E acetate, triacetin,<br>polyalcohols and a mixture of a lactide-<br>diester and polyester-based (lactide<br>and caprolactone) absorbable<br>polymers. Montage Flowable is to be | Sterile mixture of two separate components,<br>a powder comprised of dicalcium<br>phosphate dihydrate, tetracalcium<br>phosphate and tri-sodium citrate; and a<br>liquid comprised of sodium phosphate,<br>polyvinylpyrrolidone and water. Stryker<br>Injectable Cement is to be manually mixed<br>immediately prior to use. Resulting settable<br>material from the two components is<br>primarily comprised of calcium phosphate. |
# Device Description
Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste is a sterile, biocompatible, resorbable material for use in repair of cranial defects. The Montage Flowable device comprises two separate components of putty consistency containing granular calcium phosphate, calcium stearate, vitamin E acetate, a triglyceride, polyalcohols and a mixture of a lactide-diester and polyester-based polymers. When mixed together, the components of the Montage Flowable device form a cohesive putty-like material that adheres to the bone surface and remains in
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place following application. The resulting hardened, resorbable material is primarily calcium phosphate. Montage Flowable components must be mixed immediately prior to use.
## Indications for Use
Orthocon Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste is a self-setting calcium phosphate cement indicated for use in the repair of neurosurgical burr holes, contiguous craniotomy cuts and other cranial defects with a surface area no larger than 25cm². Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste should be used only in skeletally mature individuals.
The following table shows comparisons of characteristics of Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste and the predicate device.
## SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE INFORMATION
Orthocon, Inc. Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste 510(k) — K232771
Stryker Injectable Cement HydroSet
510(k) - K060763
#### Comparisons of Technological Characteristics
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| mixed immediately prior to use.<br>Resulting settable material from the two<br>putties is primarily comprised of<br>calcium phosphate. | |
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| Implanted device is resorbable in<br>greater than 30 days primarily due to<br>presence of calcium phosphate. | Implanted device is resorbable in greater<br>than 30 days primarily due to presence of<br>calcium phosphate. |
| Single-patient-use device is provided<br>sterile by gamma irradiation | Single-patient-use device is provided sterile<br>by gamma irradiation and ethylene oxide |
| The bone putty is available in<br>individual and/or multi-pack patient<br>use sizes of up to 8cc. | The device is available in individual; and/or<br>multi-pack patient use sizes of 3, 5, 10 and<br>15cc. |
| The paste is provided in a dual-barrel<br>cartridge within a single outer foil<br>pouch. The outer foil pouch contains<br>a desiccant. The pouch is heat sealed<br>and sterilized. | Each kit contains one liquid-filled glass<br>syringe and one plastic bowl of powder<br>packaged within a double pre-formed tray<br>with a Tyvek lid. |
| Mixing for homogeneity is immediate | Mixing for homogeneity takes 45 sec. |
| Material is settable within 10 minutes<br>of application | Material is settable within 10 minutes of<br>application |
| Material provides a working time of 5<br>minutes. | Material provides a working time of 5<br>minutes. |
| Device cures with no appreciable<br>exothermic reaction | Device cures with no appreciable<br>exothermic reaction |
# Testing Completed
# Biocompatibility Testing
Testing was conducted to evaluate biocompatibility in accordance with the recommendations of ISO 10993. The following biocompatibility studies were conducted on the final, finished, gamma-irradiation sterilized device and in accordance with the GLP requirements: cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, local tissue toxicity, hemolysis, pyrogenicity and neurotoxicity.
# Performance Data
Performance testing included a series of laboratory evaluations and in vivo testing. These evaluations are summarized below.
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### Bench Testing
| Test | Description | Conclusions |
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| Visual Inspection | Evaluated paste color<br>using a reference scale | Paste color<br>met specification |
| Paste Stiffness | Evaluated paste stiffness<br>using a reference scale | Paste stiffness met<br>specification |
| Package Leak Test | Bubble emission leak test | All test articles passed |
| Temperature<br>Sensitivity | Acceptable maximum temperature<br>increase observed | Acceptable maximum<br>temperature increase observed |
| Water Uptake,<br>Swelling<br>and Dissolution | Measured volume and mass<br>changes over time | Acceptable water uptake,<br>swelling and dissolution |
#### In-Vivo Testing
In-vivo animal testing was used to demonstrate substantial equivalence of Montage Flowable Settable. Resorbable Bone Paste in the repair of a critical sized cranial bone defect in an animal model compared to the predicate device. Substantial equivalence was assessed from histopathologic evaluation.
#### Clinical Testing
No clinical studies have been conducted in support of this 510(k).
#### Conclusions
This submission supports the position that Orthocon Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The information provided establishes that similar legally marketed devices, including the primary predicate, have been used for the same clinical applications as Orthocon Montage Flowable Settable, Resorbable Bone Paste and that Substantial Equivalence to the predicate device has been established. Each of the tests conducted passed the requirements as stated in the protocols and in recognized standards. The data presented demonstrate that the device is suitable for its indicated use. The materials from which the Orthocon device is fabricated have an established history of use, and the devices have been tested in accordance with applicable FDA guidelines. Any differences between Montage Flowable and the predicate do not raise new concerns or risks.
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