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# DALL-MILES HOMOGENEOUS STAINLESS STEEL CABLE AND BEADED CABLE (K971741)

_Howmedica Corp. · JDQ · Jul 16, 1997 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Howmedica Corp.
- **Product Code:** [JDQ](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JDQ.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jul 16, 1997
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3010
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

The Dall-Miles Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable are intended to be used for spinal wiring, sternotomy applications, cerclage procedures, and trauma surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, or ankle. In addition, these cables may be used for supplementary fracture fixation when used with bone plates and screws and for the stabilization of bone graft material.

## Device Story

Dall-Miles Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable are orthopedic fixation devices used for bone stabilization. They function as mechanical cerclage or wiring systems to secure bone fragments or grafts during trauma surgery or reconstructive procedures. The device is a modification of existing cables, utilizing 22-13-5 ESR stainless steel in a homogeneous strand configuration rather than 316L non-homogeneous strands. Operated by surgeons in clinical or OR settings, the cables are applied manually to provide structural support to bone segments. They serve as an adjunct to other fixation hardware like plates and screws. The primary benefit is the provision of stable fixation to facilitate bone healing.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Material: 22-13-5 ESR stainless steel. Form factor: Homogeneous stranded cable and beaded cable. Function: Mechanical bone fixation/cerclage. Sterilization: Not specified.

## Regulatory Identification

A bone fixation cerclage is a device intended to be implanted that is made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and that consists of a metallic ribbon or flat sheet or a wire. The device is wrapped around the shaft of a long bone, anchored to the bone with wire or screws, and used in the fixation of fractures.

## Predicate Devices

- Dall-Miles Trochanter Cable Grip System ([K844068](/device/K844068.md))
- Dall-Miles Trochanter Cable Grip System ([K900926](/device/K900926.md))
- Dall-Miles Homogeneous Cable, Vitallium ([K945294](/device/K945294.md))
- Dall-Miles Suture/Beaded Cable ([K953818](/device/K953818.md))
- Dall-Miles Stainless Steel Beaded Cable, 316L ([K961569](/device/K961569.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K97 1721

JUL 16 1997

510(k) Summary

Proprietary Name: Dall-Miles Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable

Common Name: Bone Fixation Cerclage

Classification Name and Reference: Bone Fixation Cerclage 21 CFR 888.3010

Proposed Regulatory Class: Class II

Device Product Code: OR(87) JDQ

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For information contact: Frank Maas Manager, Regulatory Affairs Howmedica Inc. 359 Veterans Boulevard Rutherford, NJ 07070 Telephone: (201) 507-7875 (201) 507-6870 Fax: Date Summary Prepared: 5-9-97

The Dall-Miles Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable described in this submission are modifications of the existing cable and beaded cable. The difference between the new stainless steel devices and the existing cables cleared in submissions K844068 and K961569 is the material (22-13-5 ESR vs. 316L) and the manner in which the cable is manufactured (Homogeneous strands vs. Non-Homogeneous). There are no other differences in the design, manufacturing method, or principles of operation between the two types of cables.

The Dall-Miles Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable are intended to be used for spinal wiring, sternotomy applications, cerclage procedures, and trauma surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, or ankle. In addition, these cables may be used for supplementary fracture fixation when used with bone plates and screws and for the stabilization of bone graft material.

The substantial equivalence of the Dall-Miles Cable and Beaded Cable is based on the equivalence in intended use, materials, design, operational principles, and indications and contraindications to Howmedica's Dall-Miles Trochanter Cable Grip System (K844068 & K900926); Dall-Miles Homogeneous Cable, Vitallium® (K945294); Dall-Miles Suture/Beaded Cable (K953818); and Dall-Miles Stainless Steel Beaded Cable, 316L (K961569).

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Frank Maas Manager, Regulatory Affairs Howmedica Inc. Pfizer Hospital Products Group 359 Veterans Boulevard Rutherford, New Jersey 07070-2584

JUL 16 1997

K971741 Re : Dall Mile Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable Requlatory Class: II Product Code: JDQ May 9, 1997 Dated: Received: May 12, 1997

Dear Mr. Maas:

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 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 aqainst 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 Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ದ 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

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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 requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to
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Sincerely yours,

ia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General 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: Dall-Miles Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable Modification

Indications for Use:

The Dall-Miles Homogeneous Stainless Steel Cable and Beaded Cable are intended to be used for spinal wiring, sternotomy applications, cerclage procedures, and trauma surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, or ankle. In addition, these cables may be used for supplementary fracture fixation when used with bone plates and screws and for the stabilization of bone graft material.

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| Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)      |         |
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| (Division Sign-Off) Division of General Restorative Devices |         |
| 510(k) Number                                               | 1697174 |

| Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | X                    |
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| OR                                    | Over-The-Counter Use |

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