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# INTER-OP POROUS REVISION SHELL WITH SEALABLE SCREWHOLES (K970705)

_Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc. · LPH · May 22, 1997 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [LPH](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/LPH.md)
- **Decision Date:** May 22, 1997
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3358
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

The Inter-Op Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes is a porous coated hemispherical shell that is used in conjunction with a snap-in acetabular insert manufactured from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). This device is intended to replace the acetabulum during total hip arthroplasty and may be implanted with or without bone cement. Diagnostic indications for use of this device include: - revision of a previously implanted acetabular prosthesis; - patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease; e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, or arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies; and, - inflammatory joint disease; e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.

## Device Story

Hemispherical metal acetabular shell; Ti-6Al-4V alloy; Cancellous Structured Titanium (CSTI) coating; used with snap-in UHMWPE insert. Features nine screwholes for fixation in ilium, ischium, or pubis; includes sealable plugs to prevent fibrous tissue ingrowth, cement extrusion, or debris migration. Implanted by orthopedic surgeons during total hip arthroplasty; cementless or cemented application. Locking mechanism secures insert to shell. Benefits include improved fixation, debris containment, and versatility in revision scenarios.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Integrity of the locking mechanism between the acetabular shell and insert was evaluated via mechanical testing to ensure attachment strength is comparable to predicate devices.

## Technological Characteristics

Hemispherical shell; Ti-6Al-4V alloy; Cancellous Structured Titanium (CSTI) porous coating; UHMWPE snap-in insert. Features nine sealable screwholes. Mechanical locking mechanism for insert retention. Non-software device.

## Regulatory Identification

A hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrained porous-coated uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip 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 has a femoral component made of a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) alloy or a titanium-aluminum-vanadium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy and an acetabular component composed of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene articulating bearing surface fixed in a metal shell made of Co-Cr-Mo or Ti-6Al-4V. The femoral stem and acetabular shell have a porous coating made of, in the case of Co-Cr-Mo substrates, beads of the same alloy, and in the case of Ti-6Al-4V substrates, fibers of commercially pure titanium or Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The porous coating has a volume porosity between 30 and 70 percent, an average pore size between 100 and 1,000 microns, interconnecting porosity, and a porous coating thickness between 500 and 1,500 microns. The generic type of device has a design to achieve biological fixation to bone without the use of bone cement.

## Predicate Devices

- APR Acetabular Shell (Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.)
- S-ROM ZTT II Acetabular Shell with Apical Hole Plug (Johnson & Johnson Orthopedics)
- P.F.C. Multi-Holed Porous Coated Acetabular Shell (Johnson & Johnson Orthopedics)
- Duraloc 1200 Series Acetabular Cup (DePuy)
- Trilogy Multi-Holed Shell (Zimmer)

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

In accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Rule to implement provisions of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and in conformance with 21CFR 807, this is to serve as a Summary of Safety and Effectiveness for the Inter-Op™ Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes.

|  Submitter: | Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.
9900 Spectrum Drive
Austin, Texas 78717
(512) 432-9687  |
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|  Date: | February 18, 1997  |
|  Contact Person: | Jacquelyn Hughes
Manager, Regulatory Affairs  |
|  Classification Name: | Hip Joint Metal/Polymer/Metal Semi-constrained Porous-coated Uncemented Prosthesis, 21CFR 888.3358  |
|  Common/Usual Name: | Metal-backed Acetabular Component  |
|  Trade/Proprietary Name: | Inter-Op™ Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes  |

## PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Inter-Op Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes is a hemispherical metal shell that is utilized with a snap-in polyethylene insert. The shell is manufactured from Ti-6Al-4V alloy and coated with Cancellous Structured Titanium™ (CSTI™). The insert is manufactured from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and is available in standard, hooded and hooded protrusio designs in order to address various clinical situations.

The Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes is designed for screw application with nine screwholes allowing for screw placement into the ilium, ischium and pubis. Furthermore, those screwholes that are not utilized may be plugged after implantation thus limiting the potential for fibrous tissue growth into the shell upon cementless implantation or cement extrusion into the shell upon cemented application. Additionally, if wear of the polyethylene acetabular insert occurs, the hole plugs restrict the debris from migrating through the acetabular shell holes into the acetabulum.

The integrity of the locking mechanism of the Revision Shell was investigated by examining the attachment strength between the acetabular shell and acetabular insert. The strength of the locking mechanism compares favorably to other currently marketed devices.

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# DIAGNOSTIC INDICATIONS

This device is intended to replace the acetabulum during total hip arthroplasty and may be implanted with or without bone cement. Diagnostic indications for use of this device include:

- revision of a previously implanted acetabular prosthesis;
- patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease; e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, or arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies; and,
- inflammatory joint disease; e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.

# SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

The Inter-Op Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes is substantially equivalent to the APR Acetabular Shell (Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.), the S-ROM ZTT II Acetabular Shell with Apical Hole Plug (Johnson &amp; Johnson Orthopedics), the P.F.C. Multi-Holed Porous Coated Acetabular Shell (Johnson &amp; Johnson Orthopedics), the Duraloc 1200 Series Acetabular Cup (DePuy), and, the Trilogy Multi-Holed Shell (Zimmer).

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH &amp; HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
9200 Corporate Boulevard
Rockville MD 20850

MAY 22 1997

Mr. Shavawn Parduhn
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.
9900 Spectrum Drive
Austin, Texas 78717

Re: K970705
Inter-Op™ Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes
K970706
Inter-Op™ Porous Protrusio Shell with Sealable Screwholes
Regulatory Class: II
Product Codes: LPH and LZO
Dated: February 25, 1997
Received: February 26, 1997

Dear Mr. Parduhn:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devices referenced above and we have determined these devices are 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 devices, 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 devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), they may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your devices can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP 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 devices in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your

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premarket notification submission does 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 regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your devices as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to legally marketed predicate devices results in a classification for your devices and thus, permits your devices to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your devices on our labeling regulation (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 devices, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

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Enclosures

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH &amp; HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
9200 Corporate Boulevard
Rockville MD 20850

MAY 22 1997

Mr. Shavawn Parduhn
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.
9900 Spectrum Drive
Austin, Texas 78717

Re: K970705
Inter-Op™ Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes
K970706
Inter-Op™ Porous Protrusio Shell with Sealable Screwholes
Regulatory Class: II
Product Codes: LPH and LZO
Dated: February 25, 1997
Received: February 26, 1997

Dear Mr. Parduhn:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devices referenced above and we have determined these devices are 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 devices, 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 devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), they may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your devices can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP 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 devices in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your

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Page 2 - Mr. Shavawn Parduhn

premarket notification submission does 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 regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your devices as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to legally marketed predicate devices results in a classification for your devices and thus, permits your devices to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your devices on our labeling regulation (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 devices, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

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Enclosures

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510(k) Number (if known): Unknown

Device Name: Inter-Op™ Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes

## Indications For Use:

The Inter-Op Porous Revision Shell with Sealable Screwholes is a porous coated hemispherical shell that is used in conjunction with a snap-in acetabular insert manufactured from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). This device is intended to replace the acetabulum during total hip arthroplasty and may be implanted with or without bone cement. Diagnostic indications for use of this device include:

- revision of a previously implanted acetabular prosthesis;
- patient conditions of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease; e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, or arthritis secondary to a variety of diseases and anomalies; and,
- inflammatory joint disease; e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.

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