EXULT Knee Replacement System

K250889 · Corentec Co., Ltd. · JWH · Apr 17, 2025 · Orthopedic

Device Facts

• Record ID: K250889
• Device Name: EXULT Knee Replacement System
• Applicant: Corentec Co., Ltd.
• Product Code: JWH · Orthopedic
• Decision Date: Apr 17, 2025
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Special
• Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3560
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

EXULT Knee Replacement System is indicated for the treatment of diseases as follows: • Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from non-inflammatory 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; • Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous arthroplasty procedure. The EXULT Knee Replacement System is intended for cemented use only.

Device Story

EXULT Knee Replacement System is a semi-constrained, cemented total knee prosthesis. This submission introduces the UCR (Ultra Congruent & Cruciate Retaining) tibial insert, a line extension to the existing EXULT system. The device consists of a femoral component, tibial baseplate, and tibial insert. The UCR insert features an open PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) notch, allowing surgeons to retain the PCL during implantation, unlike the closed-notch predicate. The device is used in orthopedic surgery to restore knee joint function and stability. It is implanted by orthopedic surgeons in a clinical/OR setting. The system utilizes a full peripheral capture snap-fit locking mechanism to secure the insert to the baseplate. Clinical benefit includes pain relief and restoration of joint configuration for patients with degenerative or post-traumatic knee conditions.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data was required or provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including contact area/pressure (ASTM F2083), interlocking (ASTM F1814), wear (ISO 14243-2/3), range of motion (ISO 21536), constraint (ASTM F1223), and endurance/deformation (ASTM F2777).

Technological Characteristics

Semi-constrained, cemented knee prosthesis. Materials: UHMWPE (ASTM F648/ISO 5834-2). Locking mechanism: full peripheral capture snap fit with anterior hook and posterior foot. Sterilization: EtO gas. Design: Fixed tibial insert and baseplate. Modification: Open PCL notch design.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients with painful, disabling knee joint disease (non-inflammatory degenerative, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, or rheumatoid arthritis), post-traumatic loss of joint function, or moderate varus/valgus/flexion deformity requiring stabilization. Also indicated for revision of failed osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous arthroplasty.

Regulatory Classification

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

• EXULT Knee Replacement System (K242046)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

April 17, 2025

Corentec Co., Ltd.
Sanghee Seo
Senior Manager
12, Yeongsanhong 1-gil, Ipjang-Myeon, Seobuk-Gu, Cheonan-si
Chungchongnam-do, 31056
Republic of Korea

Re: K250889
Trade/Device Name: EXULT Knee Replacement System
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560
Regulation Name: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial Polymer/Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: JWH
Dated: March 25, 2025
Received: March 25, 2025

Dear Sanghee Seo:

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 (the 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

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, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov

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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).

Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).

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 device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.

All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.

Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.

For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-

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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email ([e-mail]) or phone [phone] or 301-796-7100).

Sincerely,

Lixin Liu-S

Lixin Liu, Ph.D
Assistant Director
DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty Devices
OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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| Indications for Use | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K250889 | ? |
| Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? |
| EXULT Knee Replacement System | | |
| Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? |
| EXULT Knee Replacement System is indicated for the treatment of diseases as follows:
• Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from non-inflammatory 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;
• Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous arthroplasty procedure.

The EXULT Knee Replacement System is intended for cemented use only. | | |
| Please select the types of uses (select one or both, as applicable). | ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | ? |

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Special 510(k)

EXULT Knee Replacement System

## 510(k) Summary

Date: April 16, 2025

## ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Corentec Co., Ltd.
12, Yeongsanhong 1-gil, Ipjang-Myeon, Seobuk-Gu, Cheonansi, Chungchongnam-do, Republic of Korea (31056)
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Official Contact: Sanghee Seo
Senior Manager / Regulatory Affair Team
33-2, Banpo-daero 20-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (06649)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

## DEVICE NAME AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Trade/Proprietary Name: EXULT Knee Replacement System
Common Name: Total Knee Joint Replacement
Classification Regulations: 21 CFR 888.3560
Regulation name: Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Codes: JWH
Classification Panel: Orthopedic Products Panel

## Predicate device

EXULT Knee Replacement System, Corentec Co., Ltd. (K242046)

## Device Description

The purpose of this submission is to introduce EXULT Tibial Insert UCR (Ultra Congruent & Cruciate Retaining) which is a line extension to the EXULT Knee Replacement System.

The EXULT Tibial Insert UCR is a modification to the PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) notch of the EXULT Tibial Insert UC (K242046). This change allows the EXULT Tibial Insert UC to be used

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Special 510(k)

EXULT Knee Replacement System

by surgeons who do not resect the PCL when implanting an EXULT Tibial Insert UC. Tibial Insert is used at both right and left knee. It is only used in combination with the same Femoral component and Tibial baseplate of the predicate device.

# Indications for Use

EXULT Knee Replacement System is indicated for the treatment of diseases as follows:

- Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from non-inflammatory 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.
- Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous arthroplasty procedure.

The EXULT Knee Replacement System is intended for cemented use only.

# Summary of Technological Characteristics

There are no significant changes between the subject and predicate device, and the indications for use, principle of operation, specifications, size, materials, manufacturing process and fundamental scientific technology and the locking mechanism remain identical. The similarities between the subject device, the predicate and reference device are provided in the following table.

| Type | Subject device | Predicate device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device name | EXULT Knee Replacement System | EXULT Knee Replacement System |
| 510(k) number | K250889 | K242046 |
| Material | UHMWPE (ASTM F648/ISO 5834-2) | UHMWPE (ASTM F648/ISO 5834-2) |
| Tibial insert & Tibial Base Plate | Fixed | Fixed |
| Locking Mechanism | Full peripheral capture snap fit locking with anterior hook and posterior foot | Full peripheral capture snap fit locking with anterior hook and posterior foot |
| Tibial AP/ML | 36~57 / 57~86 mm | 36~57 / 57~86 mm |
| Sterilization | EtO gas | EtO gas |

The difference between the subject device and the predicate device is a design modification to the PCL notch. The subject device opens PCL notch compared to predicate device (K242046).

| Type | Subject device | Predicate device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device name | EXULT Knee Replacement System | EXULT Knee Replacement System |
| 510(k) number | K250889 | K242046 |
| PCL notch - Design | Open | Close |
| PCL notch - Position | Opening of the posterior region of the tibial spine where the PCL passes through. | Closing of the posterior region of the tibial spine where the PCL passes through. |

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## Non-Clinical Testing

The following tests and evaluations were performed to demonstrate substantial equivalence includes:

- Contact area/pressure per ASTM F2083
- Interlocking test per ASTM F1814
- Wear of articular surface per ISO 14243-2/3
- Range of Motion analysis per ISO 21536
- Constraint analysis per ASTM F1223
- Endurance and deformation under high flexion per ASTM F2777

## Clinical Testing

Clinical data was not needed to support the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.

## Substantial Equivalence Conclusion

The substantial equivalence of the EXULT Knee Replacement System is based on similarities in indications of use, design features, material biocompatibility and composition, and performance to the predicate device listed above. Based on the similarities, EXULT Knee Replacement System is substantially equivalent to its predicate.

Corentec. Co., Ltd.