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# SIZE 1 TRIATHLON CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) TIBIAL INSERT (K042883)

_Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · JWH · Nov 23, 2004 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- **Product Code:** [JWH](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JWH.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 23, 2004
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Special
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3560
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

The intended use of the size one Triathlon™ Cruciate Retaining Tibial Insert is the same as that of the predicate device described in premarket notification K040267 – it is intended for use with Triathlon™ Cruciate Retaining femoral components, Triathlon™ Primary Cemented Tibial Tray, and Triathlon™ and/or Duracon® patellar components in primary or revision cemented total knee arthroplasty. The cruciate retaining design is intended to accommodate the posterior cruciate ligament if it is present.

## Device Story

Size 1 Triathlon™ CR Tibial Insert is a modular component for total knee arthroplasty; used with Triathlon™ CR femoral components and primary cemented tibial trays. Device accommodates posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) if present. Insert features smaller anterior-posterior and medio-lateral dimensions compared to existing sizes. Implanted by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/OR settings during primary or revision knee replacement. Provides articulating surface for knee joint; restores joint function and stability in patients with degenerative or post-traumatic joint disease.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on design and material similarity to the predicate device.

## Technological Characteristics

Modular tibial insert for total knee arthroplasty. Designed for use with cemented tibial trays and cruciate-retaining femoral components. Dimensions are smaller than predicate sizes 2-8. Material and manufacturing specifications are identical to the predicate device.

## Regulatory Identification

A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).

## Predicate Devices

- Triathlon™ CR Tibial Insert - Sizes 2-8 ([K040267](/device/K040267.md))

## Reference Devices

- Duracon® patellar components

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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NOV 2 3 2004

Size 1 Triathlon™ CR Tibial Insert

Special 510(k) Premarket Notification

# K042883

Special 510(k) Summary

Proprietary Name:

Size 1 Triathlon™ Cruciate Retaining (CR) Tibial Insert

Common Name:

Modular Tibial Insert

Classification Name and Reference:

Proposed Regulatory Class: Device Product Code:

Predicate Proprietary Name: Predicate Regulatory Class: Predicate Product Code:

For Information contact:

Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial Polymer/Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis 21 CFR \$888.3560

Class II 87 JWH

Triathlon™ CR Tibial Insert - Sizes 2-8 Class II 87 JWH

Denise Duchene Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Phone: (201) 831-5612 Fax: (201) 831-6038

## Description/Technological Comparison

This premarket notification describes a smaller size of Triathlon™ Cruciate Retaining Tibial Insert. This smaller size insert is intended to be used with the size 1 Triathlon™ Primary Cemented Tibial Tray and the Triathlon™ CR Femoral component in primary or revision total knee arthroplasty. This size I tibial insert has smaller anterior-posterior and medio-lateral

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Special 510(k) Premarket Notification

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dimensions than the size 2 predicate.

### Intended Use

The intended use of the size one Triathlon™ Cruciate Retaining Tibial Insert is the same as that of the predicate device described in premarket notification K040267 – it is intended for use with Triathlon™ Cruciate Retaining femoral components, Triathlon™ Primary Cemented Tibial Tray, and Triathlon™ and/or Duracon® patellar components in primary or revision cemented total knee arthroplasty. The cruciate retaining design is intended to accommodate the posterior cruciate ligament if it is present.

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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 3 2004

Ms. Denise Duchene Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Re: K042883

Trade/Device Name: Size 1 Triathlon™ Cruciate Retaining (CR) Tibial Insert Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semiconstrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JWH Dated: October 15, 2004 Received: October 19, 2004

Dear Ms. Duchene:

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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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 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,

Mark Milken

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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510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

## Device: Size 1 Triathlon™ CR Tibial Insert____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Triathlon™ CR Size 1 tibial inserts are intended to be used with the previously cleared Triathlon™ Primary Cemented Tibial Tray in primary or revision total knee arthroplasty. The Triathlon™ CR Total Knee System is intended to accommodate the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) if it is present. Specific indications and contraindications are listed below:

#### Indications:

- · Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from: nonimflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis or avascular necrosis) or, rheumatoid arthritis
- · Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function.
- · Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability.
- · Revision of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure.
- Fracture of the distal femur and/or proximal tibia that cannot be stabilized by standard fracture management techniques.

#### Contraindications

- · Any active or suspected latent infection in or about the knee joint.
- · Distant foci of infection which may cause hematogenous spread to the implant site
- · Any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of prosthesis instability, prosthesis fixation failure, or complications in postoperative care.
- · Bone stock compromised by disease, infection or prior implantation that cannot provide adequate support and/or fixation to the prosthesis.
- · Skeletal immaturity.
- · Severe instability of the knee joint secondary to the absence of collateral ligament integrity and function.

Obesity. An overweight or obese patient can produce loads on the prosthesis that can lead to failure of the fixation of the device or to failure of the device itself.

| Prescription Use            | X | AND/OR | Over-The-Counter Use   |  |
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| (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |   |        | (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) |  |

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Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices

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