MITEK MICRO ANCHOR
Device Facts
| Record ID | K962793 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | MITEK MICRO ANCHOR |
| Applicant | Mitek Products |
| Product Code | JDR · Orthopedic |
| Decision Date | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 888.3030 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
The device is used to anchor suture into bone. The suture is subsequently used by the surgeon to reattach the repositioned/injured soft tissue to bone. The purpose of this 510(k) submission is to obtain clearance for the Mitek Micro Anchor for the lateral canthoplasty and collateral ligament(s) around the (PIP) joint. The intended use is the same as the predicate device, i.e., suture, when used to approximate soft tissue to bone during a period of rehabilitation.
Device Story
Mitek Micro Anchor is a bone fixation device (3.7mm length, 1.3mm diameter) used to anchor USP #4/0 suture below the bone surface. Operated by surgeons in clinical settings to reattach injured soft tissue to bone. Device consists of titanium 6Al 4V body with Nitinol arc; delivered via drill bit and inserter. Provides secure fixation point for suture, facilitating tissue approximation during rehabilitation. Benefits include improved fixation strength compared to traditional suture-only methods.
Clinical Evidence
Safety and effectiveness established via clinical trials under IDE #G880026 and comparison to historical data for identical surgical procedures. Bench testing included pull tests in cadaveric (hand, skull) and porcine (metacarpal) models, showing average failure loads of 7.28–9.67 lbs, exceeding USP #4/0 suture (2.64 lbs).
Technological Characteristics
Dimensions: 3.7mm length, 1.3mm diameter. Materials: Titanium 6Al 4V, Nitinol arc. Delivery system: Drill bit and inserter. Mechanical fixation principle.
Indications for Use
Indicated for lateral canthoplasty and collateral ligament repair around the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint in patients requiring soft tissue to bone reattachment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
- Suture
- Mitek GII Mini Anchor (K915089, K930892)
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