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# Xerxes Hip Stem (K231109)

_Xerxes Arthopedix, LLC · LZO · Jun 15, 2023 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Xerxes Arthopedix, LLC
- **Product Code:** [LZO](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/LZO.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jun 15, 2023
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3353
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

Xerxes Hip Stems, when used with cleared and compatible Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement components, are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: - Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis - Inflammatorv joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis - Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia - Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture - Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement. Xerxes Hip femoral stems are intended for cementless fixation only. The Xerxes Hip System is intended for use with Logical, World Acetabular System and Signature Orthopaedics' Femoral Heads. Xerxes Hip when used with constrained liner components is indicated particularly for patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intraoperative instability.

## Device Story

Xerxes Hip Stem is a cementless femoral component for total hip arthroplasty; used in conjunction with compatible acetabular shells and femoral heads. Device features anatomical stem with 5° anteversion neck and 250 mm radius curvature. Surface treatment includes distal color-anodized polished tip; middle section with hydroxyapatite coating; proximal section with titanium plasma spray. Implanted by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/hospital settings to replace diseased or damaged hip joints. Provides structural support for hip joint; restores function; reduces pain. Output is physical prosthetic replacement; clinical decision-making based on surgeon assessment of bone stock and patient risk factors.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical or animal data required. Testing included range of motion (ISO 21535), stem and neck fatigue (ISO 7206-4, ISO 7206-6), FEA (ASTM F2996), and pyrogenicity/endotoxin testing (AAMI ST72).

## Technological Characteristics

Forged titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) per ISO 5832-3/ASTM F136. Hydroxyapatite coating per ISO 13779-2; titanium plasma spray per ASTM F1580. 12/14 femoral head connection. Cementless fixation. Sterilized using methods consistent with predicate devices.

## Regulatory Identification

A hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. This device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. The two-part femoral component consists of a femoral stem made of alloys to be fixed in the intramedullary canal of the femur by impaction with or without use of bone cement. The proximal end of the femoral stem is tapered with a surface that ensures positive locking with the spherical ceramic (aluminium oxide, A12 03 ) head of the femoral component. The acetabular component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforced with nonporous metal alloys, and used with or without bone cement.

## Predicate Devices

- Medacta International's MiniMAX Stem ([K170845](/device/K170845.md) & [K192352](/device/K192352.md))
- Signature Orthopaedics' Spartan Hip Stem ([K192883](/device/K192883.md))
- Signature Orthopaedics' Everglade Hip Stem ([K211505](/device/K211505.md))
- Signature Orthopaedics' OriginTM Total Hip System ([K121297](/device/K121297.md))
- Signature Orthopaedics' Logical C-Series Acetabular Shell, Logical Constrained Liner, Logical Constrained Liner Collar, Logical 20° Hooded Acetabular Liner ([K153131](/device/K153131.md))

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June 15, 2023

Xerxes Arthopedix LLC H Kurtis Biggs President 181 Eugenia Dr. Naples, Florida 34108

Re: K231109

Trade/Device Name: Xerxes Hip Stem Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353 Regulation Name: Hip Joint Metal/Ceramic/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Or Nonporous Uncemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LZO, MEH, KWZ Dated: April 13, 2023 Received: April 19, 2023

Dear Dr. H Kurtis Biggs:

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. 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 located 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.

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Sincerely.

# Limin Sun -S

Limin Sun, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

K231109

Device Name Xerxes Hip Stem

#### Indications for Use (Describe)

Xerxes Hip Stems, when used with cleared and compatible Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement components, are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for:

- Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis
- Inflammatorv joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis
- Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia

- Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture

- Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement.

Xerxes Hip femoral stems are intended for cementless fixation only. The Xerxes Hip System is intended for use with Logical, World Acetabular System and Signature Orthopaedics' Femoral Heads.

Xerxes Hip when used with constrained liner components is indicated particularly for patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intraoperative instability.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

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## 510(K) SUMMARY

| Device Trade Name: | Xerxes Hip Stem                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| Common Name:       | Cementless Hip Replacement Prosthesis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Contact:           | Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs<br>President, Xerxes Arthropedix LLC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Submitter:         | Xerxes Arthropedix LLC<br>181 Eugenia Dr., Naples, FL 34108<br>Phone: 239-313-0543<br>Fax: 239-262-5633                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| Date Prepared:     | 15 June 2023                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Classification:    | Class II as per 21 CFR 888.3353 Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer<br>semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis<br>Class II as per 21 CFR 888.3310 Hip joint metal/polymer<br>constrained cemented or uncemented prosthesis                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Product Codes:     | LZO, MEH, KWZ                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Predicate Devices: | Primary Predicate  Medacta International's MiniMAX Stem (K170845 & K192352)              Additional Predicate Device(s):  Signature Orthopaedics' Spartan Hip Stem (K192883) Signature Orthopaedics' Everglade Hip Stem (K211505) Signature Orthopaedics' OriginTM Total Hip System (K121297) Signature Orthopaedics' Logical C-Series Acetabular Shell, Logical Constrained Liner, Logical Constrained Liner Collar, Logical 20° Hooded Acetabular Liner (K153131) |

#### Device Description:

Xerxes™ Hip Stem is manufactured from forged titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) as per ISO 5832-3 and ASTM F136. The Xerxes™ Hip Stem is an anatomical stem with a 5° anteversion neck and a 250 mm radius curvature on the stem body. The stem has three different surface and/or coating areas. The distal tip portion is colour anodised, polished, and rounded to aid in the insertion and avoiding distal interference. The remainder of the stem below its resection line is coated for cementless fixation. The middle portion of the stem is coated with a single layer of hydroxyapatite coating, as per ISO 13779-2 while the proximal portion is coated with an additional layer of titanium plasma spray as per ASTM F1580.

#### Indications for Use:

Xerxes M Hip Stems, when used with cleared and compatible Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement components, are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to 

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support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for:

- . Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis
- Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis
- Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia
- Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or . neck fracture
- Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, . hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement

Xerxes™ Hip femoral stems are intended for cementless fixation only. The Xerxes™ Hip System is intended for use with Logical™, World™ Acetabular Systems and Signature Orthopaedics' Femoral Heads.

Xerxes™ Hip when used with constrained liner components is indicated particularly for patients at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, bone loss, joint or soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intraoperative instability.

## Summary of Technological Characteristics:

Hip arthroplasty is the technological principle for both the subject and the predicate devices. The subject and primary predicate devices are based on the same technological elements as listed below:

- The subject device is intended for cementless fixation which is the same intended use ● as the MiniMAX Stem.
- The indications for use of the subject device are the same as the MiniMAX Stem. ●
- . The intended surgery sites of the subject device match the intended surgery sites of the MiniMAX Stem.
- . The subject devices are manufactured from the same raw and coating materials as the MiniMAX Stem.
- . The subject device has the same design features and size ranges as Medacta International's MiniMAX Stem.
- . The subject device has the same 12/14 femoral head connection feature as the MiniMax Stem

The following are the technological differences between the subject device and the primary predicate devices:

- The subject device has a smaller anteversion angle neck design than the MiniMAX ● Stem
Further comparison of the subject device and additional predicate devices was made and found that:

- . The subject device has the same 12/14 trunnion geometry as the Spartan and Everglade Stems.
- . The subject device has the same surface finish on the taper connection as the Spartan and Everglade Stems.
- The subject device is compatible with the same femoral heads and associated acetabular components as the Spartan and Everglade Hip Stems.
- . The subject device is manufactured and sterilised using the same methods as the Spartan and Everglade Stems.

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## Performance Data:

Non-clinical testing and engineering evaluations were conducted to verify that the performance of the Xerxes Hip Stem is adequate for anticipated in-vivo use. No animal or clinical testing was required to support substantial equivalence. Non-clinical testing carried out included:

- . Range of Motion testing as per ISO 21535
- Stem and Neck Fatigue FEA as per ASTM F2996 ●
- Stem and Neck Fatigue Testing as per ISO 7206-4 and ISO 7206-6 .
- . Pyrogenicity and Endotoxin Testing as per AAMI ST72

#### Conclusion:

Xerxes™ Stem is substantially equivalent to Medacta International's MiniMAX Stem (K170845 and K192352) since it has the same intended use, indications for use, material and similar design features. Non-clinical testing results support the substantial equivalence claim. Therefore, the subject devices are expected to perform adequately during clinical use.

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