K991585 · Biomet, Inc. · KWT · Aug 18, 1999 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K991585
Device Name
BIPOLAR SHOULDER PROSTHESIS
Applicant
Biomet, Inc.
Product Code
KWT · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Aug 18, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Biomet's Bipolar Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated for use in most cases where a conventional shoulder hemi-arthroplasty would be indicated. Typical indications include osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, correction of severe functional deformity, revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed, fracture, and cuff tear arthropathy. This device is a single use implant intended for cemented application only. It is intended for use with Biomet's humeral components previously cleared by the FDA for cemented application.
Device Story
Bipolar Shoulder Prosthesis is a self-retaining humeral implant; designed to articulate with natural glenoid surface, eliminating need for separate glenoid component. Device consists of outer metallic shell (40mm-52mm diameters) with inserted polyethylene liner and retaining ring; modular heads correspond to humeral stem geometry. Used in orthopedic surgery; implanted by physician. Bi-rotational nature allows for increased range of motion compared to standard hemi-arthroplasty. Intended for cemented application with previously cleared Biomet humeral stems. Benefits include joint restoration and correction of functional deformity in patients with degenerative or traumatic shoulder conditions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on design and functional comparison to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Metallic humeral prosthesis; modular design with outer shell, polyethylene liner, and retaining ring. Available in four outer diameters (40mm-52mm). Designed for cemented fixation to humeral stems. Bi-rotational articulation mechanism.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring shoulder hemi-arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, severe functional deformity, failed prior treatments, fracture, or cuff tear arthropathy. Intended for single-use, cemented application.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A shoulder joint metal/polymer non-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a shoulder joint. The device limits minimally (less than normal anatomic constraints) translation in one or more planes. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a humeral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a glenoid resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II. The special controls for this device are:(1) FDA's:
(i) “Use of International Standard ISO 10993 ‘Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part I: Evaluation and Testing,’ ”
(ii) “510(k) Sterility Review Guidance of 2/12/90 (K90-1),”
(iii) “Guidance Document for Testing Orthopedic Implants with Modified Metallic Surfaces Apposing Bone or Bone Cement,”
(iv) “Guidance Document for the Preparation of Premarket Notification (510(k)) Application for Orthopedic Devices,” and
(v) “Guidance Document for Testing Non-articulating, ‘Mechanically Locked’ Modular Implant Components,”
(2) International Organization for Standardization's (ISO):
(i) ISO 5832-3:1996 “Implants for Surgery—Metallic Materials—Part 3: Wrought Titanium 6-Aluminum 4-Vandium Alloy,”
(ii) ISO 5832-4:1996 “Implants for Surgery—Metallic Materials—Part 4: Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum Casting Alloy,”
(iii) ISO 5832-12:1996 “Implants for Surgery—Metallic Materials—Part 12: Wrought Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy,”
(iv) ISO 5833:1992 “Implants for Surgery—Acrylic Resin Cements,”
(v) ISO 5834-2:1998 “Implants for Surgery—Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene—Part 2: Moulded Forms,”
(vi) ISO 6018:1987 “Orthopaedic Implants—General Requirements for Marking, Packaging, and Labeling,” and
(vii) ISO 9001:1994 “Quality Systems—Model for Quality Assurance in Design/Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing,” and
(3) American Society for Testing and Materials':
(i) F 75-92 “Specification for Cast Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy for Surgical Implant Material,”
(ii) F 648-98 “Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder and Fabricated Form for Surgical Implants,”
(iii) F 799-96 “Specification for Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy Forgings for Surgical Implants,”
(iv) F 1044-95 “Test Method for Shear Testing of Porous Metal Coatings,”
(v) F 1108-97 “Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium Alloy Castings for Surgical Implants,”
(vi) F 1147-95 “Test Method for Tension Testing of Porous Metal Coatings,”
(vii) F 1378-97 “Specification for Shoulder Prosthesis,” and
(viii) F 1537-94 “Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy for Surgical Implants.”
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## SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
Biomet, Inc. Sponsor: Airport Industrial Park Warsaw, Indiana 46580
Biomet Device:
Classification Name: Shoulder joint humeral (hemi-shouldcr) metallic prosthesis
Intended Use: Biomet's Bipolar Shoulder Prosthesis is indicated for use in Intended Use: Biomet's Bipolar Shoulder hemi-arthroplasty would be indicated. Typical
most cases where a conventional shoulder hemisatio would be indicated. Typical most cases where a conventional shoulder necrosis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid
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treatments or devices have failed, fracture, and cuff tear arthropathy.
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for use with Biomet's humeral components previously cleared by the FDA for cemented application.
Device Description: The Bipolar Shoulder Prosthesis is a self retaining humeral
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of modular heads are available to correspond with the geometry of the humeral stems.
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Potential Risks: The potential risks associated with this device are the same Potential NISKS. The potomial nene . These include, but are not limited to:
> Reaction to bone cement Fracture of the components Cardiovascular disorders Implant loosening/migration Soft tissue imbalance Deformity of the joint Delayed wound healing Fracture of the cement Breakdown of porous surface
- Bone fracture Hematoma Blood vessel damage Nerve damage Excessive wear Infection Metal sensitivity Dislocation
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Substantial Equivalence: In function and overall design the Bipolar Shoulder Substantial Equivalent to other commercially available shoulder hemi-arthroplasties I rosthosis is equivarket. These devices include:
> New Jersey Hemi Shoulder (DePuy, 510(k) K800494) New Jersey Trend Bhoulder (Howmedica, 510(k) K802123) Monospherroal Bitichards, pre-amendment) Shoulder Prosthesis (Zimmer, pre-amendment) Dhoulder Probahoulder System (3M, pre-amendment)
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
AUG 1 8 1999
Mr. Fred McClure Regulatory Specialist Biomet, Inc. Airport Industrial Park P.O. Box 587 Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0587
K991585 Re:
> Trade Name: Bipolar Shoulder Prothesis Regulatory Class: III Product Code: KWT, MJT Dated: May 5, 1999 Received: May 7, 1999
Dear Mr. McClure:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above, and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general control provisions of the Act. The general control provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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510 (k) Number (if known) :
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