The MRS-Titan system is intended to be used as the acetabular part of a hip arthroplasty. The indications for use of the MRS-Titan system are revision operations and fractures of primary hip operated patients, especially with large bone defects in the acetabulum, as well as tumour situations at the acetabulum.
Device Story
MRS-Titan is a modular, cementless acetabular revision system; used for hip arthroplasty in patients with significant bone defects, tumors, or failed prior surgeries. System comprises spherical cups (Ti6Al4V), caudal hooks, and cranial straps (TiRT12) to stabilize the cup in the acetabulum; allows surgeon-adjustable strap angles for optimal fixation. Components are single-use; implanted by orthopedic surgeons in clinical/OR settings. Device provides mechanical stabilization of the cup in compromised bone stock; enables bone remodeling. Output is a reconstructed acetabular socket for hip joint articulation. Benefits include improved fixation in complex revision scenarios where standard implants fail. System is compatible with Biolox forte 12/14 hip heads.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Evidence is based on bench testing: axial and lever arm disassembly testing per ASTM F 1820 (load values 1156 N to 1460 N) and fatigue testing per ISO 7206-4 (survived 5 x 10^6 cycles).
Technological Characteristics
Modular acetabular system; materials: Ti6Al4V (ASTM F 136), CP Titanium (ASTM F 67), and UHMWPE inserts. Fixation: cementless, using caudal hooks and cranial straps. Dimensions: 48 mm to 64 mm diameters in 4 mm increments. Sterilization: Gamma-radiation > 25 kGy. Mechanical testing: ASTM F 1820 (disassembly), ISO 7206-4 (fatigue).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with painful, disabling hip joint diseases (degeneration, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis); revision of previous unsuccessful femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty, or other procedures; cases where arthrodesis or alternative techniques are less likely to achieve satisfactory results; and patients with poor bone stock or inadequate bone for other reconstructive techniques due to acetabular deficiencies.
Regulatory Classification
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.
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Manufacturers name: ROTEC MEDIZINTECHNIK GmbH Adress: Am Mühlberg 31 D - 91085 Weisendorf FEB 1 8 2000 Telephone: *49 – 9135 – 32 15 Contact Person: Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Holzwarth Telephone: *49 - 9135 - 71 06 38
## Revised Summary of Safety & Effectiveness Information Supplied as part of the 510 (k) Application for the ROTEC MEDIZINTECHNIK GmbH MRS-Titan System, K 992359
Complete device description:
The patientmatched modular revision acetabular system MRS-Titan was developed to achieve best fixation of the cup in the acetabulum by using a cementless bone fixation technique. Depending on the needed diameter the surgeon is able to decide the size between Ø 48 mm and Ø 64 mm in 4 mm steps. All diameters are able to be used either with a caudal hook and a strap, two straps or only with two straps. In general the caudal hook is designed to fix the original center of rotation because generally the use of MRS-Titan is intended after the second, third or fourth revision operation at the natural acetabulum. Typically this condition shows a very bad boney situation. So this device allows the surgeon to create a good remodelling of the acetabular bone as well as a good mechanical stabilisation of the cup. In comparison to other systems having received the SEletter the straps are not fixed in one angle, rotation allows to adapt the straps in best angle situation the patient needs.
The MRS components are single-use devices Identification of all device components, sizes and materials:
| Name | Article No. | Diameter/size | Material |
|-------------------------|-------------|---------------|----------|
| Spherical Cup | 57348-01 | 48 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spherical Cup | 57352-01 | 52 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spherical Cup | 57356-01 | 56 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spherical Cup | 57360-01 | 60 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spherical Cup | 57364-01 | 64 | Ti6Al4V |
| Stayhook caudal | 57248-01 | 48 | TiRT12 |
| Stayhook caudal | 57252-01 | 52 | TiRT12 |
| Stayhook caudal | 57256-01 | 56 | TiRT12 |
| Stayhook caudal | 57260-01 | 60 | TiRT12 |
| Stayhook caudal | 57264-01 | 64 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 35 mm | 57248-22 | 48 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 35 mm | 57252-22 | 52 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 35 mm | 57256-22 | 56 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 35 mm | 57260-22 | 60 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 35 mm | 57264-22 | 64 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 60 mm | 57248-21 | 48 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 60 mm | 57252-21 | 52 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 60 mm | 57256-21 | 56 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 60 mm | 57260-21 | 60 | TiRT12 |
| Staystrap cranial 60 mm | 57264-21 | 64 | TiRT12 |
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| Name | Article No. | Diameter/size | Material |
|----------------------------|-------------|---------------|----------|
| Countersunk screw | 57348-03 | M4 x 9,5 | Ti6Al4V |
| Countersunk screw | 57348-08 | M4 x 12,5 | Ti6Al4V |
| Countersunk screw | 57348-28 | M4 x 15,5 | Ti6Al4V |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55148-02 | 48 x 32 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55152-02 | 52 x 32 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55156-02 | 56 x 32 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55160-02 | 60 x 32 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55164-02 | 64 x 32 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55148-12 | 48 x 28 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55152-12 | 52 x 28 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55156-12 | 56 x 28 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55160-12 | 60 x 28 | UHMWPE |
| MC-PE-Insert with snapring | 55164-12 | 64 x 28 | UHMWPE |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-20 | 6,5 x 20 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-25 | 6,5 x 25 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-30 | 6,5 x 30 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-35 | 6,5 x 35 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-40 | 6,5 x 40 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-45 | 6,5 x 45 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-50 | 6,5 x 50 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-55 | 6,5 x 55 | Ti6Al4V |
| Spongiosascrew | 51265-60 | 6,5 x 60 | Ti6Al4V |
Included are Confidential Detailed Drawings of the MRS-Titan System
Implant Materials: Medical Alloy Ti6Al4V, accord. to ASTM F 136 Ti1, CP Titanium for medical application, accord. to ASTM F 67
Statement of Safety: We have reviewed all prior literature on this type of implant device and can not find a substantial body of information on the adverse effects with this device.
Axial and lever arm disassembling (ASTM F 1820) testing results (see item 3 above) showed that there is enough safety regarding the lever arm disassembling force which is double as high as the load of an average human bending. This value covers all diameters and is explained for the smallest and the biggest version in item no. 3. Load values are: Diameter 48 mm: 1156 N and diameter 64 mm: 1460 N.
Potential Risks:
The potential risks associated with this device are the same as with any joint replacement device. These include, but are not limited to:
- Reaction to bone cement Fracture of the component Cardiovascular disorders Implant loosening/migration Soft tissue imbalance Deformity of the joint Dislocation Metal sensivitv
- Bone fracture Hematoma Blood vessel damage Nerve damage Excessive wear Infection Delayed wound healing
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Substantial equivalency: ROTEC MRS-Titan functions in a similar manner as predicted commercially available devices and are equivalent to systems cited in this application. (July 1ª 1999 and this one). MRS-Titan is substantially equivalent to other acetabular devices on the market in our design and intended function. The following devices are predicated to the MRS-Titan: Osteonics restauration gap, K963946. Biomeds modular acetabular reconstructive system. K 911718, Biomeds recovery protrusio cup, K 971890, Osteonics modular acetabular cup, microstructured version, K 963946, Biomeds modular protrusio cup. K 990032 (here are several different options with the use of a hook and straps).
Indications for use: The MRS-Titan system is intended to be used as the acetabular part of a hip arthroplasty. The indications for use of the MRS-Titan system are revision operations and fractures of primary hip operated patients, especially with large bone defects in the acetabulum, as well as tumour situations at the acetabulum.
The MRS-Titan System is designed and proven to match with the following hip head: Biolox® forte 12/14, manufactured by Ceramtec CE 0044, FDA Master File, MAF 746. Fatigue testing - using the MRS-Titan while testing hip stems - according to ISO 7206-4 has demonstrated that the device with survived 5 x 10 cycles without failure while loaded according to ISO 7206.
Sterilization: The MRS-Titan system metal and Polyethylene will be shipped in sterile package by Gamma-Radiation > 25 kGy, Statement of Truth and Accuracy is included.
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FEB 1 8 2000
Dr. Ing Ulrich Holzwarth Head of Quality Assurance Rotec Medizintechnik Am Muhlberg 31 D-91084 Weisendorf Germany
Re: K992359 Trade Name: MRS Titan Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LZO Dated: December 10, 1999 Received: January 28, 2000
Dear Dr. Holzwarth:
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). 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 (Premarket Approval), 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 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) 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 device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your 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 device as described in your 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.
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510(k) Number (if known): K 992359
Device Name: MRS-Titan
Indications for use:
- Painful, disabling joint diseases of the hip resulting from degeneration, arthritis, rheumatoid . arthritis, post traumatic arthritis.
- Revision of previous unsuccessfull femoral head replacement, cup arthroplasty or other ● procedure.
- Clinical management problem solve arthrodesis or alternative techniques are less likely to . achieve satisfactory results.
- Bone stock is of poor quality or is inadequate for other reconstructive techniques as . indicated deficiencies of the acetabulum.
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