← Product Code [HSB](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB) · K181375 # Apex Femoral Nailing System (K181375) _Orthoxel · HSB · Jul 17, 2018 · Orthopedic · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB/K181375 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Orthoxel - **Product Code:** [HSB](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB.md) - **Decision Date:** Jul 17, 2018 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3020 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Orthopedic - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The Apex Femoral Nailing system is intended for temporary fixation of the fractures of the femur. The Apex nail is indicated for used in adult patients for treatment of: - Open and closed fractures, including simple, severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique, and segmental fractures; - Fractures involving osteopenic or osteoporotic bone; - Fractures with bone loss; - Pseudoarthosis, nonunion, and malunion; - Correction osteotomy; - Pathologic fractures and prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; - Periprosthetic fractures; - Closed supracondylar fractures (retrograde only) and: - Intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures (antegrade only) ## Device Story Apex Femoral Nailing System is an intramedullary fixation device for femoral fractures. System comprises femoral nail, bone screws, bolts, and endcaps. Surgeon implants nail into femoral canal and interlocks proximally and distally using screws/bolts via surgical instrumentation kit. Proximal nail stem insert maintains torsional stability during dynamization. Device provides temporary mechanical stabilization of bone fragments to facilitate healing. Used in clinical/surgical settings by orthopedic surgeons. Benefits include restoration of structural integrity for various fracture types, including pathologic and osteoporotic bone. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Testing conducted in accordance with ASTM F1264-16 (intramedullary fixation devices) and ASTM F543-07 (metallic bone screws). Includes full construct testing and bacterial endotoxin testing. All acceptance criteria were met. ## Technological Characteristics Constructed from Titanium 6AL4VELi. Intramedullary fixation rod design with proximal/distal locking options. Includes femoral nail, bone screws, bolts, and endcaps. Tested per ASTM F1264-16 and ASTM F543-07. Sterile. ## Regulatory Identification An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures. ## Predicate Devices - Zimmer Natural Nail ([K172114](/device/K172114.md)) ## Reference Devices - Apex Tibial Nailing System ([K170972](/device/K170972.md)) - NovaLign Intramedulary Fixation System ([K083458](/device/K083458.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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July 17, 2018 OrthoXel % Hollace Rhodes Director, Orthopedic Regulatory Affairs Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers LLC 1050 K Street NW Suite 1000 Washington, District of Columbia 20001 Re: K181375 Trade/Device Name: Apex Femoral Nailing System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary Fixation Rod Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSB, JDS Dated: May 23, 2018 Received: May 24, 2018 Dear Ms. Rhodes: 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 (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K181375 ### Device Name Apex Femoral Nailing System ### Indications for Use (Describe) The Apex Femoral Nailing system is intended for temporary fixation of the fractures of the femur. The Apex nail is indicated for used in adult patients for treatment of: - · Open and closed fractures, including simple, severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique, and segmental fractures; - · Fractures involving osteopenic or osteoporotic bone; - · Fractures with bone loss; - · Pseudoarthosis, nonunion, and malunion; - · Correction osteotomy; - · Pathologic fractures and prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; - · Periprosthetic fractures; - · Closed supracondylar fractures (retrograde only) and: - · Intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures (antegrade only) Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) ري Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) ## CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. {3}------------------------------------------------ ## 510(k) Summary for Apex Femoral Nail System #### 1 Submission Sponsor OrthoXel, Rubicon Centre, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland, T12 Y275 Phone: +353 21 2429700 Contact: Aisling O'Sullivan QA/RA Director Email: aisling.osullivan@orthoxel.ie #### 2 Prepared by Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers, LLC 1050 K Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202.552.5800 Contact: Ms. Hollace Saas Rhodes Senior Director, Orthopedic Regulatory Affairs Email: hrhodes@mcra.com #### 3 Date Prepared July 6, 2018 #### 4 Device Name | 4.1 | Trade/Proprietary Name: | Apex Femoral Nailing System | |-----|----------------------------|-----------------------------| | 4.2 | Common/Usual Name: | Femoral Nail | | 4.3 | Classification Name: | Intramedullary Fixation Rod | | 4.4 | Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 888.3020 | | 4.5 | Classification Panel: | Orthopedics | | 4.6 | Product Codes: | HSB, JDS | | 4.7 | Device Class: | II | {4}------------------------------------------------ #### 5 Predicate Devices The System is substantially equivalent to the Zimmer Natural Nail (K172114) based on similarities in intended use, technological characteristics, and performance data. #### ട Device Description The Apex Femoral Nailing system is a femoral intramedullary fixation system designed to be implanted and interlocked proximally and distally using bone screws or a provided surgical instrumentation kit. Like many of the currently-marketed intramedullary nails, the Apex Nail offers several different proximal and distal locking options from which the surgeon may choose, depending on the fracture. An insert within the proximal nail stem maintains the high torsional stability of static locking when the construct is locked in a dynamization mode. The Apex Femoral Nailing System include a femoral nail, bone screws, bolts and endcaps of varying sizes. All parts of the system are manufactured from Titanium 6AL4VELi. The Apex Femoral Nail, screw, bolt and endcap are available in varying lengths and diameters. #### 7 Intended Use The Apex Femoral Nailing system is intended for temporary fixation of the fractures of the femur. The Apex nail is indicated for used in adult patients for treatment of: - Open and closed fractures, including simple, severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique, and segmental fractures; - Fractures involving osteopenic or osteoporotic bone; - Fractures with bone loss; - Pseudoarthrosis, nonunion, and malunion; - Correction osteotomy; - Pathologic fractures and prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; - Periprosthetic fractures; - Closed supracondylar fractures (retrograde only) and: - Intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures (antegrade only) #### 8 Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence The Apex Femoral Nailing System is substantially equivalent to the Zimmer Natural Nail, with respect to intended use, technological characteristics (components, materials, overall design, and dimensions), sterility, and principles of operation. #### 9 Reference Devices The Apex Tibial Nailing System (K170972) and NovaLign Intramedulary Fixation System (K083458) are included as reference devices based on similarities in raw materials, manufacturing steps and reagents, technological characteristics, and performance data. {5}------------------------------------------------ ## 10 Non-Clinical Performance Testing The Apex Femoral Nailing System was tested in accordance with the following standards and all acceptance criteria were met: - ASTM F1264-16 Standard specification and test methods for intramedullary fixation devices. - ASTM F543-07 Standard specification and test methods for metallic medical bone screws. - Full Construct Testing - Bacterial Endotoxin Testing #### 11 Conclusion This 510(k) submission supports the substantial equivalence of the Apex Femoral Nailing System to the referenced predicate device. --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB/K181375](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HSB/K181375) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. 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