VERTICOR K-WIRE SYSTEM

K110047 · Verticor, Ltd. · HTY · Feb 28, 2011 · Orthopedic

Device Facts

• Record ID: K110047
• Device Name: VERTICOR K-WIRE SYSTEM
• Applicant: Verticor, Ltd.
• Product Code: HTY · Orthopedic
• Decision Date: Feb 28, 2011
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3040
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Verticor K-Wire System is intended for use in fixation of bone fractures, fusion of joints or bone reconstruction, for osteotomies in the presence of adequate immobilization and as guide pins for insertion of other implants.

Device Story

Verticor K-Wire System consists of sharpened or blunt, smooth or threaded stainless steel pins; used by surgeons in clinical settings for bone fragment fixation, skeletal traction anchoring, joint fusion, bone reconstruction, osteotomies, or as guide pins for other implants. Pins are non-sterile and require hospital sterilization before use. Device provides mechanical stabilization of bone segments; threaded versions prevent pin migration. Clinical benefit includes maintenance of bone alignment during healing or surgical procedures.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical studies were performed. Bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

316L stainless steel per ASTM F138. Dimensions: 150-450mm length, 0.7-1.6mm diameter. Tip geometries include diamond, trocar, round, flat, and spherical. Non-sterile, requires hospital sterilization. Mechanical fixation device.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring bone fracture fixation, joint fusion, bone reconstruction, osteotomies, or guide pins for implant insertion. No specific age or gender restrictions provided.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Predicate Devices

• KMedic External Fixation Devices (K030336)
• SMT Schilling Kirschner/Guide Wires (K100736)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## 510(k) Summary for the Verticor K-Wire System

In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 of the Federal Code of Regulations FFB 2 8 2011 the following 510(k) summary is submitted for the Verticor K-Wire System

Date Prepared: 12/31/2010

- 1. Submitter: Contact Person: Verticor, LTD J.D. Webb 600 N. Marienfeld Street, Suite 350 The OrthoMedix Group, Inc. Midland, TX 79701 1001 Oakwood Blvd Round Rock, TX 78681 Telephone: [phone]
- 2. Trade name: Verticor K-Wire System Common Name: K-wires Classification Name: Pin, Fixation Smooth/ Pin, Fixation, Threaded 21 CFR 888.3040 HTY/JDW Class ﺍﻟ

#### 3. Predicate or legally marketed devices which are substantially equivalent:

KMedic External Fixation Devices (K030336 - Teleflex Medical Group) SMT Schilling Kirschner/Guide Wires (K100736 - SMT Schilling Metailtechnik GmbH)

#### 4. Description of the device:

K-wires are sharpened or blunt, smooth stainless steel pins. They come in different sizes and are used to hold bone fragments together (pin fixation) or to provide an anchor for skeletal traction. To ensure the multi-use of these devices, many different models are available. Threaded K-wires are available for situations where backing out of the pin is undesirable.

## Materials:

316L stainless steel per ASTM F138

## Function:

The K-wires are used to hold bone fragments together (pin fixation) or to provide an anchor for skeletal traction.

#### 5. Substantial equivalence claimed to predicate devices

Verticor K-Wires are substantially equivalent to the KMedic External Fixation Devices and SMT Schilling Kirschner/Guide Wires in terms of intended use, design, and materials used. The table below compares the features and characteristics of the Verticor K-Wires to these predicate devices.

| Device<br>Name<br>Items | Verticor K-Wire<br>System | KMedic External<br>Fixation Devices | SMT Schilling<br>Kirschner/Guide<br>Wires |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Sponsor | Verticor, LTD | Teleflex Medical<br>Group | SMT Schilling<br>Metailtechnik GmbH |
| 510(k) Number | -- | K030336 | K100736 |
| Device Classification<br>Name | Pin, Fixation<br>Smooth/Pin, | Pin, Fixation<br>Smooth/ Pin, | Pin, Fixation<br>Smooth/Pin, |

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| Items<br>Device Name | Verticor K-Wire<br>System | KMedic External<br>Fixation Devices | SMT Schilling<br>Kirschner/Guide<br>Wires |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Fixation, Threaded | Fixation, Threaded | Fixation, Threaded |
| Product Code | HTY/JDW | HTY/JDW | HTY/JDW |
| Regulation # | 21 CFR 888.3040 | 21 CFR 888.3040 | 21 CFR 888.3040 |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II |
| Indications for Use | See below | See 510(k) Summary | See 510(k) Summary |
| Material | 316L stainless steel | 316L stainless steel | 316L stainless steel |
| Length | 150 up to 450mm | 102 up to 305mm | 60 up to 500mm |
| Diameter | 0.7 up to 1.6mm | 0.7 up to 1.6mm | 0.6 up to 6.35mm |
| Surface | Complete or partial<br>smooth and/or<br>threaded | Complete smooth or<br>fully threaded | Complete or partial<br>smooth and/or<br>threaded, with or<br>without threading<br>cutter |
| Tip geometry | •diamond or trocar<br>point<br>•round<br>•flat<br>with or without<br>spherical shape | •Double or single end<br>trocar point<br>•Double or single end<br>diamond point | •diamond or trocar<br>point<br>•round<br>•flat<br>•with or without 3-<br>or 4- shank ends<br>•with or without<br>spherical shape |
| Sterility | Non-sterile,<br>sterilized in hospital | Non-sterile,<br>sterilized in hospital | Non-sterile,<br>sterilized in hospital |

#### 6. Intended Use:

The Verticor K-Wire System is intended for use in fixation of bone fractures, fusion of joints or bone reconstruction, for osteotomies in the presence of adequate immobilization and as guide pins for insertion of other implants.

#### 7. Clinical Test Summary

No clinical studies were performed.

#### 8. Conclusions Nonclinical and Clinical

- Verticor K-Wire System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of indications for use, ン design, material, and function.

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Verticor, LTD % Mr. J.D. Webb The OrthoMedix Group, Inc. 1001 Oakwood Blvd Round Rock, Texas 78681

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Re: K110047

Trade/Device Name: Verticor K-Wire System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HTY, JDW Dated: December 31, 2010 Received: January 6, 2011

Dear Mr. Webb.

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 Amendmonts, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federallions, or to and Cosmetic Act (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 The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, isting 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 micleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FTDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical

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device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (2) CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 100-100, If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR P go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm/15809.html
the Center for Devices and Radiological Hoolth on Offices/ucm/15809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH) S) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometil of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International on Consumer Assistance at its toll the manager [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.

image://MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours,

A.S. B. R.h
for

Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: __ Verticor K-Wire System

Indications for Use:

The Verticor K-Wire System is intended for use in fixation of bone fractures, fusion of joints or bone reconstruction, for osteotomies in the presence of adequate immobilization and as guide pins for insertion of other implants.

Prescription Use _ X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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510(k) Number K110047