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# ATEC Lateral Interbody System (K202587)

_Alphatec Spine, Inc. · MAX · Nov 6, 2020 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Alphatec Spine, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [MAX](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/MAX.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 6, 2020
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3080
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

The ATEC Lateral Interbody System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracolumbar spine. Thoracic: T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectomy for the treatment of a symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy with or without axial pain). The lateral approach is limited to levels T5-6 to T11-T12. Lumbar: L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The ATEC Lateral Interbody System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended for use with autograft and/or allograft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine. LIF Anti-Migration Plate (AMP) may be used with ATEC Lateral Interbody spacers to provide integrated fixation. Spacers with >20° lordosis must be used with LIF AMP integrated fixation in addition to supplemental fixation.

## Device Story

Intervertebral body fusion system implanted via anterolateral or lateral approach; consists of spacers (PEEK, titanium-coated PEEK, or porous titanium) and optional LIF Anti-Migration Plate (AMP) integrated fixation. Implants feature internal graft apertures and surface teeth to resist migration. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to treat degenerative disc disease; provides structural support for bone graft fusion. Spacers with >20° lordosis require AMP fixation. System includes IdentiTi LIF Porous Ti, Battalion LLIF, and Transcend LIF subsystems. Benefits include stabilization of spinal segments and promotion of fusion.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data; substantial equivalence is based on nonclinical testing and design comparison. Bench testing included bacterial endotoxin testing per ANSI/AAMI ST72.

## Technological Characteristics

Materials: PEEK (ASTM F2026), titanium coating (ASTM F1580), tantalum (ASTM F560), titanium alloy (ASTM F136), CP titanium (ASTM F67). Features: Porous geometry, internal graft aperture, surface teeth. Fixation: Integrated LIF AMP plates/screws. Sterilization: Sterile packaged.

## Regulatory Identification

An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.

## Predicate Devices

- ATEC Lateral Interbody System ([K191311](/device/K191311.md))
- XYcor Spinal Interbody ([K160646](/device/K160646.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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November 6, 2020

Alphatec Spine, Inc. Sandy Gill Regulatory Affairs Associate 5818 El Camino Real Carlsbad, California 92008

Re: K202587

Trade/Device Name: ATEC Lateral Interbody System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX, PHM, OVD Dated: September 4, 2020 Received: September 8, 2020

Dear Sandy Gill:

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,

Brent Showalter, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal 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)

K202587

### Device Name ATEC Lateral Interbody System

### Indications for Use (Describe)

The ATEC Lateral Interbody System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracolumbar spine.

Thoracic: T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectomy for the treatment of a symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy with or without axial pain). The lateral approach is limited to levels T5-6 to T11-T12.

Lumbar: L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies.

The ATEC Lateral Interbody System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended for use with autograft and/or allograft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.

LIF Anti-Migration Plate (AMP) may be used with ATEC Lateral Interbody spacers to provide integrated fixation. Spacers with >20° lordosis must be used with LIF AMP integrated fixation in addition to supplemental fixation.

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This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.

| I.  | SUBMITTER:                                                       | Alphatec Spine, Inc.<br>5818 El Camino Real<br>Carlsbad, CA 92008<br>Phone: (760) 431-9286<br>Fax: (760) 431-0289     |
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|     | Contact Person:                                                  | Sandy Gill<br>Regulatory Affairs Associate<br>Contact Phone: (760) 431-9286                                           |
|     | Date Summary Prepared:                                           | September 4, 2020                                                                                                     |
| II. | DEVICE                                                           |                                                                                                                       |
|     | Name of Device:<br>Common or Usual Name:<br>Classification Name: | ATEC Lateral Interbody System<br>Intervertebral body fusion device<br>Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, 1 |

Regulatory Class: Product Code:

Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbar (21 CFR 888.3080) Class II MAX, PHM, OVD

#### III. LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE DEVICES

| 510(k)                      | Product Code  | Trade Name                    | Manufacturer   |
|-----------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------|----------------|
| Primary Predicate Device    |               |                               |                |
| K191311                     | MAX, PHM, OVD | ATEC Lateral Interbody System | Alphatec Spine |
| Additional Predicate Device |               |                               |                |
| K160646                     | MAX, MQP      | XYcor Spinal Interbody        | Alphatec Spine |

#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The ATEC Lateral Interbody System is an intervertebral body fusion system implanted from an anterolateral or lateral approach. The interbody implants consist of various lengths, widths, heights and degrees of lordosis to accommodate individual patient anatomy. These implants are manufactured PEEK (polyetheretherketone) Optima LT1 per ASTM F2026, titanium coating per ASTM F1580, tantalum per ASTM F560, titanium alloy (Ti- 6AI-4V ELI) per ASTM F136, and commercially pure titanium (CPTi Grade 2) per ASTM F67. The device includes rows of teeth on the surface of each end of the device which serve to grip the adjacent vertebrae to resist migration and expulsion of the device. Additionally, the commercially pure titanium implants are offered with a microstructure due to the

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layering of material that forms the porous geometry. This porous geometry extends to the superior and inferior surfaces of the device for implant fixation. All interbody implants feature an internal graft aperture for placement of graft material to promote fusion through the cage.

The ATEC Lateral Interbody System includes LIF Anti-Migration Plate (AMP) integrated fixation that may be used with all ATEC Lateral Interbody offerings. The LIF AMP integrated fixation includes fixation plates, center locking screws and bone screws manufactured from titanium alloy per ASTM F136.

This 510(k) submission includes sterile packaged AMP plates and screws. The ATEC Lateral Interbody System includes IdentiTi LIF Porous Ti Interbody, Battalion LLIF Spacer System and Transcend LIF Interbody System. Any of the three subsystems may be used with LIF AMP integrated fixation and all implants are offered sterile packaged.

#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE

The ATEC Lateral Interbody System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients at one or two contiguous levels in the thoracolumbar spine.

Thoracic: T1-T2 to T11-T12, or at the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1), following discectomy for the treatment of a symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD), including thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy and/or radiculopathy with or without axial pain). The lateral approach is limited to levels T5-6 to T11-T12.

Lumbar: L1-L2 to L5-S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies.

The ATEC Lateral Interbody System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended for use with autograft and/or allograft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.

LIF Anti-Migration Plate (AMP) may be used with ATEC Lateral Interbody spacers to provide integrated fixation. Spacers with >20° lordosis must be used with LIF AMP integrated fixation in addition to supplemental fixation.

#### VI. TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON TO PREDICATES

The technological design features of the subject implants were compared to the predicates in intended use, indications for use, design, function and technology and it was demonstrated that they are substantially equivalent.

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#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA

Nonclinical testing performed on the ATEC Lateral Interbody System supports substantial equivalence to other predicate devices. The following testing was performed:

- Bacterial Endotoxin Test per ANSI/AAMI ST72
The results demonstrate that the subject ATEC Lateral Interbody System is substantially equivalent to other predicate devices for nonclinical testing.

## Clinical Information

Not applicable; determination of substantial equivalence is not based on an assessment of clinical performance data.

## VIII. CONCLUSION

Based upon the information provided in this 510(k) submission, it has been determined that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to legally marketed devices in regards to indications for use, intended use, design, technology, and performance.

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