BIOPLATE RESORBABLE BONE SCREW

K012908 · Bioplate, Inc. · DZL · Nov 28, 2001 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K012908
• Device Name: BIOPLATE RESORBABLE BONE SCREW
• Applicant: Bioplate, Inc.
• Product Code: DZL · Dental
• Decision Date: Nov 28, 2001
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.4880
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screws are intended for use in conjunction with Codman Craniosorb™ plates and meshes in the treatment of fractures and reconstructive procedures of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton in which resorbable fixation is desired. The plates and screws are used to align and stabilize fractures of bony tissue while normal tissue healing occurs. The Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screws are intended for minimally load bearing fixation for the following indications: Reconstructive procedures of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton; Repair of Craniofacial fractures; Cranial bone fixation; Brow lift procedures.

Device Story

Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screws are implants designed for craniomaxillofacial fixation. Used in conjunction with Codman CRANIOSORB™ plates and meshes; screws provide alignment and stabilization of bony tissue during natural healing. Intended for minimally load-bearing applications. Provided pre-sterilized via gamma radiation; not intended for resterilization. Operated by surgeons in clinical settings.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on design and material characteristics.

Technological Characteristics

Resorbable bone screws manufactured from Poly(L-Lactide). Provided pre-sterilized by gamma radiation. Designed for minimally load-bearing fixation in the craniomaxillofacial skeleton.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring minimally load-bearing fixation for craniomaxillofacial skeleton reconstruction, repair of craniofacial fractures, cranial bone fixation, and brow lift procedures.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An intraosseous fixation screw or wire is a metal device intended to be inserted into fractured jaw bone segments to prevent their movement.

Predicate Devices

• Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
• Biolactat™

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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NOV 2 8 2001

510(k) Summary The Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screw PAGE 1 OF 2

August 28, 2001

Bioplate, Inc. 6911 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Contact: Eric V. Hohenstein

#### PROPRIETARY NAME

Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screw

#### COMMON NAME

Absorbable Bone Screw

### CLASSIFICATION NAME

Screw, fixation, bone

#### CLASSIFICATION NO

87HWC

#### DEVICE CLASSIFICATION

Class II, 21 CFR 888.3040

# STATEMENT OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

The Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screws are substantially equivalent to the screws of The Bloplate® Hesofbable Done Craniomaxillofacial Surgey, Biolactat™ Indiana the Blophatos Berior Plaing Of the predicate devices in intended use, design, material, and principles of operation.

#### DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE

The Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screws are resorbable implants made from a Poly(L-The Dioplates I Rosofbable Bons are provided pre-sterilized by gamma radiation and are not intended to be resterilized by the user.

6911 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038 TEL . (888) BIOPLATE . [phone] . FAX . [phone] E-MAIL . [e-mail] INTERNET . http://www.bioplate.com

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#### 510(k) Summary The Bioplate Biosorb™ Resorbable Bone Screw PAGE 2 OF 2

#### INDICATIONS FOR USE:

Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screws are intended for use in conjunction with Codman Craniosorb™ plates and meshes in the treatment of fractures and reconstructive oranioon's of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton in which resorbable fixation is desired. The plates and screws are used to align and stabilize fractures of bony tissue while normal tissue healing occurs.

The Bioplate® Resorbable Bone Screws are intended for minimally load bearing fixation for the following indications:

- Reconstructive procedures of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton ●
- . Repair of Craniofacial fractures
- Cranial bone fixation .
- Brow lift procedures

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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

# NOV 2 8 2001

Mr. Eric Hohenstein Bioplate, Incorporated 6911 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, California 90038

Re: K012908

Trade/Device Name: Bioplate Resorbable Bone Screw Regulation Number: 872.4880 and 872.4760 Regulation Name: Resorbable Bone Screw Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DZL and JEY Dated: August 28, 2001 Received: August 30, 2001

Dear Mr. Hohenstein:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we have reviewed your becases one 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 Interstate commerce prior to that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of Amendinents, or to do rioto that in to a ct (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosments , too gray, therefore, subject to the general approval application (1 Milly) - - The general controls provisions of the Act include confors provisions of the Fren - 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 II your device is classified (boo as 10) was a morely. Existing major regulations affecting (PMA), it may of subject to such additions, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In your device can be found in the be as nouncements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not Flease be advisod that I DTF 8 ibsudi.co on that your device complies with other requirements mean that I DA mas made a astes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. of the Act of ally i ederal statutes and reguirements, including, but not limited to: registration

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#### Page 2 - Mr. Hohenstein

and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice and listing (21 CFR Part 607), laceling (21 CFR Part 820), and if
requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if requirements as set form in als quality ion control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section This letter will anow you to begin maintening of substantial equivalence of your device to 310(K) premarket notification. I secults in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 IT you desire specific as now 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the and additionally 21 CFR Part 609-4613. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and Office of Confightance at (301) as contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. ad verailing on your the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket Also, proase note the togal 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and the Act may be obtained in its be number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours

A. Ulatowski Timot Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K012908

## STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE

#### DEVICE NAME:

The Bioplate Resorbable Bone Screw

#### INDICATIONS FOR USE:

Bioplate Resorbable Bone Screws are intended for use in conjunction with Codman CRANIOSORB™ plates and meshes in the treatment of fractures and reconstructive procedures of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton in which resorbable fixation is desired. The plates and screws are used to align and stabilize fractures of bony tissue while normal tissue healing occurs.

The Bioplate Resorbable Bone Screws are intended for minimally load bearing fixation for the following indications:

- Reconstructive procedures of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton .
- Repair of Craniofacial fractures
- . Cranial bone fixation
- . Brow lift procedures

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CONCURRANCE OF CDRH, OFFICE OF DEVICE EVALUATION (ODE)

Prescription Use J (Per 21 CFR 801.109

OR

Over-The-Counter Use_ (Optimal Format 1-2-96)

Susan Turner

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510(k) Number K 01 290 8