← Product Code [JWH](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JWH) · K983733 # SULZER ORTHOPEDICS APOLLO REVISION/CONSTRAINED KNEE TIBIAL BASEPLATE STEM PLUGS (K983733) _Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc. · JWH · Dec 18, 1998 · Orthopedic · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JWH/K983733 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc. - **Product Code:** [JWH](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JWH.md) - **Decision Date:** Dec 18, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3560 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Orthopedic - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The tibial baseplate stem plugs are intended use in the following diagnostic indications: - Patient conditions, including but not limited to, inflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) and noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g., osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis). - 2. Correctable valgus-varus deformity and moderate flexion contracture. - Those patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or 3. dysfunction persist. - Revision of previously failed knee arthroplasty. 4. ## Device Story Tibial baseplate stem plug; manufactured from wrought titanium alloy; designed to fit into female connection of tibial baseplate keel when no tibial stem component is used. Plug secured via small set screw; functions to restrict bone cement flow into baseplate. Used in orthopedic surgery for knee arthroplasty/revision. Device ensures proper cement containment during implantation; supports structural integrity of tibial baseplate assembly. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only; analysis indicated device survival under physiologic loading. ## Technological Characteristics Material: Wrought titanium alloy (ASTM F136). Form factor: Plug for tibial baseplate keel connection. Fixation: Set screw. Non-electronic, mechanical component. ## 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 - Maxim Constrained Knee (Biomet) - Coordinate Revision Knee (DePuy) - Kinemax Plus Super Stabilizer (Howmedica) - PFC - TC3 (Johnson and Johnson) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ # 510(k) SUMMARY K-983733 In accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Rule to implement provisions of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and in conformance with 21 CFR 807, this is to serve as a Summary of Safety and Effectiveness for the Sulzer Orthopedics Apollo Constrained/Revision Knee Tibial Baseplate Stem Plugs. | Submitter: | Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.
9900 Spectrum Drive
Austin, Texas 78717
(512) 432-9900 | |-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Date: | October 16, 1998 | | Contact Person: | Mitchell A. Dhority, RAC
Manager, Regulatory Affairs | | Classification Name: | Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained,
cemented, polymer/ metal/polymer 21 CFR 888.3560 | | Common/Usual Name: | Knee Prosthesis, Partially Constrained | | Trade/Proprietary Name: | Sulzer Orthopedics Apollo Constrained/Revision Knee System
Tibial Baseplate Stem Plugs | #### PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Sulzer Orthopedics Apollo Revision/Constrained Knee Tibial Baseplate Stem Plugs ("plug"), manufactured from wrought (ASTM F136) titanium alloy, are designed to fit into the female connection of the baseplate keel when no tibial stem component is used. The plug is connected to the baseplate component via a small set screw. The plugs therefore act to restrict the flow of bone cement into the baseplate component is intended for use with the Apollo Revision/Constrained Knee Tibial Baseplate. ### SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC INDICATIONS The tibial baseplate stem plugs are intended for cemented use in the following diagnostic indications: - 1) Patient conditions, including but not limited to, inflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) and noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g., osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis). - 2) Correctable valgus-varus deformity and moderate flexion contracture. - 3) Those patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction persist. - 4) Revision of previously failed knee arthroplasty. #### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE The Sulzer Orthopedics Fluted Stems are substantially equivalent to stem plugs used with the Maxim Constrained Knee (Biomet), the Coordinate Revision Knee (DePuy), Kinemax Plus Super Stabilizer (Howmedica), and the PFC - TC3 (Johnson and Johnson). Analysis indicated that the device would survive physiologic loading. {1}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/1/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized eagle with three stripes forming its body and wings. The eagle is enclosed within a circle, and the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged around the upper half of the circle. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 DEC 18 1998 Mitchell A. Dhority, RAC Manager, Regulatory Affairs Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc. 9900 Spectrum Drive Austin, Texas 78717 K983733 Re: Sulzer Orthopedics Apollo Trade Name: Constrained/Revision Knee System Tibial Baseplate Stem Pluqs Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JWH Dated: October 21, 1998 Received: October 22, 1998 Dear Mr. Dhority: 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). 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Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {3}------------------------------------------------ 510(k) Number (if known): k983 733 Device Name: Apollo Revision/Constrained Knee System Tibial Baseplate Stem Plug # Indications For Use: The tibial baseplate stem plugs are intended use in the following diagnostic indications: - Patient conditions, including but not limited to, inflammatory degenerative joint -1. disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) and noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (e.g., osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis). - 2. Correctable valgus-varus deformity and moderate flexion contracture. - Those patients with failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or 3. dysfunction persist. - Revision of previously failed knee arthroplasty. 4. ## (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) holly **Prescription Use** X OR Over-The-Counter Use (Optional Format 1-2-96) --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JWH/K983733](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JWH/K983733) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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