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# BIOANCHOR WITH DISPOSABLE DRIVER, PRELOADED WITH ONE #2 HERCULINE SUTURE (K042778)

_Linvatec Corp. · HWC · Nov 4, 2004 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Linvatec Corp.
- **Product Code:** [HWC](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/HWC.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 4, 2004
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Special
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3040
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

The BioAnchor® with Disposable Driver, Preloaded with One #2 Herculine™ Suture is intended for soft tissue repair of the shoulder; specifically, Bankhart and SLAP repair, and capsulolabral reconstruction.

## Device Story

BioAnchor® is a suture anchor system for shoulder soft tissue repair. Device consists of an injection-molded anchor pre-loaded with a single strand of #2 Herculine™ (high-strength polyethylene) non-absorbable suture. The anchor is mounted on a disposable driver featuring a stainless steel shaft and ABS handle. Supplied sterile for single-use. Used by surgeons in clinical settings for Bankhart and SLAP repairs and capsulolabral reconstruction. The device functions as a mechanical fastener to secure soft tissue to bone. The modification from the predicate involves replacing the suture material with Herculine™; this change does not alter the fundamental scientific technology or performance specifications of the device.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on design and technological similarities to the predicate device.

## Technological Characteristics

Anchor: Injection-molded material. Suture: #2 Herculine™ (high-strength polyethylene). Driver: Stainless steel shaft, ABS handle. Sterile, single-use. Mechanical fixation principle.

## Regulatory 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

- BioAnchor® with Disposable Driver ([K033804](/device/K033804.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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# PROPRIETARY INFORMATION -- LINVATEC CORPORATION

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October 1, 2004

### SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

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and 21 CFR 807.92, Linvates Corporation is hereby submitting the Special and 21 CFR 807.92, Linvate Offportuness for the BioAnchor® with 510(K) Summary of Salety and Enootiveness 71.
Disposable Driver, Preloaded with One #2 Herculine™ Suture 510(K)
Pressure Driver, Preloaded with One #2 Herculine™ Suture 510(K Number Ko42778

#### Submitter A.

Linvatec Corporation 11311 Concept Boulevard Largo, Florida 33773-4908 Registration Number: 1017294

#### Company Contact B.

Elizabeth Paul Manager, Regulatory Affairs (727) 399-5234 Telephone (727) 399-5264 FAX

#### C. Device Name

| Trade Name:            | BioAnchor® with Disposable Driver,<br>Preloaded with One #2 Herculine™ Suture                                                             |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name:           | Suture Anchor                                                                                                                             |
| Classification Names:  | Screw, Fastener Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft tissue; 21 CFR 888.3040. Suture,<br>Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene; 21 CFR 878.5000 |
| Proposed Class/Device: | Class II                                                                                                                                  |
| Product Code:          | MAI, GAT, HWC                                                                                                                             |

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## PROPRIETARY INFORMATION -- LINVATEC CORPORATION

Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

Summary of Sarety and Ellectiveness
BioAnchor® with Disposable Driver, Preloaded with One #2 Herculine™

Suture Suure
510(k) # Ko42778 October 1, 2004

#### Predicate/Legally Marketed Devices D.

510(k) # K033804 BioAnchor® with Disposable Driver Linvatec Corporation

#### Device Description E.

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fundamental scientific technology or performance specifications.

#### Intended Use F.

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#### Substantial Equivalence G.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

NOV - 4 2004

Ms. Elizabeth Paul Manager, Regulatory Affairs Linvatec Corporation 11311 Concept Boulevard Largo, Florida 33773

Re: K042778

Trade/Device Name: BioAnchor® with Disposable Drive, Preloaded with #2 Herculine™ Suture Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HWC, MAI Dated: October 1, 2004 Received: October 6, 2004

Dear Ms. Paul:

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). 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, 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA 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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050).

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### Page 2- Ms. Elizabeth Paul

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97) you may obtain. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours.

L. Alvah N. Millikan

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director

Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# PROPRIETARY INFORMATION – LINVATEC CORPORATION

### Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: BioAnchor® with Disposable Driver, Preloaded with One #2 Herculine™ Suture

Indications For Use:

Indications For Sol.
The BioAnchor® with Disposable Driver, Preloaded with One #2 Herculine™ Suture is The BioAnchow with Disposable Diver, i reloaded with Shoulder; specifically, Bankhart and SLAP repair,
intended for soft tissue repair of the shoulder; specifically, Bankhart intended for son tissas report for struction.

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

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

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> Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Concurrence of CDRH,

Mark A Miller

Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices

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