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# Triathlon Total Knee System (K173849)

_Stryker Orthopaedics · MBH · Feb 2, 2018 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Stryker Orthopaedics
- **Product Code:** [MBH](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/MBH.md)
- **Decision Date:** Feb 2, 2018
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3565
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

General Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKR) Indications: Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis. Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function. Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability. Revision of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure. Fracture of the distal femur and/or proximal tibia that cannot be standard fracture -management techniques. The Triathlon® Tritanium® Total Knee System components are indicated for both uncemented use. The Triathlon® Total Knee System beaded and beaded with Peri-Apatite components are intended for uncemented use only. The Triathlon® All Polyethylene tibial components are indicated for cemented use only. Additional Indications for Posterior Stabilized (PS) and Total Stabilizer (TS) Components: Ligamentous instability requiring implant bearing surface geometries with increased constraint. Absent or non-functioning posterior cruciate ligament. Severe anteroposterior instability of the knee joint. Additional Indications for Total Stabilizer (TS) Components: Severe instability of the knee secondary to compromised collateral ligament integrity or function. Indications for Bone Augments: Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee secondary to: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis, complicated by the presence of bone loss. Salvage of previous unsuccessful total knee replacement or other surgical procedure, accompanied by bone loss. Additional Indications for Cone Augments: Severe degeneration or trauma requiring extensive resection and replacement. Femoral and Tibial bone voids. Metaphyseal reconstruction. The Triathlon TS Cone Augments are intended for cemented or cementless use.

## Device Story

Triathlon Total Knee System provides orthopedic knee joint replacement components; includes intermediate thickness tibial inserts (10mm, 12mm, 14mm) for Cruciate Retaining (CR), Cruciate Substituting (CS), and Posterior Stabilizing (PS) configurations. Components function as mechanical implants to restore joint function; inserts interface with existing femoral and tibial baseplate components via established locking wire features. Used in surgical settings by orthopedic surgeons for total knee arthroplasty. Output is a reconstructed knee joint; benefits include pain relief, restored joint stability, and improved mobility. Subject devices include MR Conditional labeling for intermediate inserts and previously cleared X3 ETO components.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Substantial equivalence based on non-clinical bench testing, including material characterization (ASTM F648, F2565), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterilization validation (ISO 11135), wear testing (ISO/DIS 14243-3), static shear/locking mechanism testing, and fatigue testing (single and multi-axis). MR safety evaluated per ASTM F2052, F2213, F2119, and F2182.

## Technological Characteristics

Materials: UHMWPE (X3 ETO and N2Vac). Design: Tibial inserts with condylar geometry and locking wire features. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Connectivity: None. MR Conditional status per ASTM F2052, F2213, F2119, F2182. Testing standards: ASTM F648, ASTM F2565, EN ISO 10993-1, EN ISO 11135, ISO/DIS 14243-3, ANSI/AAMI ST72.

## Regulatory Identification

A knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented 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 is designed to achieve biological fixation to bone without the use of bone cement. This identification includes fixed-bearing knee prostheses where the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene tibial bearing is rigidly secured to the metal tibial base plate.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance: “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial and Femorotibial Metal/Polymer Porous-Coated Uncemented Prostheses; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1 for the availability of this guidance.

## Predicate Devices

- Triathlon X3 ETO Tibial Inserts and Patellar Components ([K172634](/device/K172634.md))
- Triathlon CR N2Vac Tibial Inserts ([K040267](/device/K040267.md), [K042883](/device/K042883.md), [K051380](/device/K051380.md), [K141056](/device/K141056.md), [K172326](/device/K172326.md))
- Triathlon PS N2Vac Tibial Inserts ([K031729](/device/K031729.md), [K051380](/device/K051380.md), [K141056](/device/K141056.md), [K172326](/device/K172326.md))
- Triathlon CS Total Knee System X3 and N2Vac Tibial Inserts ([K063423](/device/K063423.md), [K141056](/device/K141056.md), [K172326](/device/K172326.md))

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February 2, 2018

Stryker Orthopaedics Margaret Crowe Klippel Sr. Principal Regulatory Affairs Project Manager 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

### Re: K173849

Trade/Device Name: Triathlon Total Knee System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3565 Regulation Name: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial Metal/Polymer Porous-Coated Uncemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBH, JWH Dated: December 18, 2017 Received: December 19, 2017

## Dear Margaret Klippel:

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. 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,

# Katherine D. Kavlock -S

for Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K173849

Device Name Triathlon Total Knee System

#### Indications for Use (Describe)

General Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKR) Indications:

· Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis.

- · Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function.
- · Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability.
- · Revision of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure.
- · Fracture of the distal femur and/or proximal tibia that cannot be standard fracture -management techniques.

The Triathlon® Tritanium® Total Knee System components are indicated for both uncemented use.

The Triathlon® Total Knee System beaded and beaded with Peri-Apatite components are intended for uncemented use only.

The Triathlon® All Polyethylene tibial components are indicated for cemented use only.

Additional Indications for Posterior Stabilized (PS) and Total Stabilizer (TS) Components:

- · Ligamentous instability requiring implant bearing surface geometries with increased constraint.
- · Absent or non-functioning posterior cruciate ligament.
- · Severe anteroposterior instability of the knee joint.

Additional Indications for Total Stabilizer (TS) Components:

- · Severe instability of the knee secondary to compromised collateral ligament integrity or function.
Indications for Bone Augments:

• Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee secondary to: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis, complicated by the presence of bone loss.

- · Salvage of previous unsuccessful total knee replacement or other surgical procedure, accompanied by bone loss.
Additional Indications for Cone Augments:

- · Severe degeneration or trauma requiring extensive resection and replacement
- · Femoral and Tibial bone voids
- Metaphyseal reconstruction

The Triathlon TS Cone Augments are intended for cemented or cementless use.

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

x | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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#### 510(k) Summary

| Sponsor              | Stryker Orthopaedics<br>325 Corporate Drive<br>Mahwah, NJ 07430                                                                                                                                             |
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| Contact Person       | Margaret Klippel<br>Senior Principal Regulatory Affairs Project Manager<br>Howmedica Osteonics Corp<br>325 Corporate Drive<br>Mahwah, NJ 07430<br>Phone: (201) 831-5559                                     |
| Alternate Contact    | Kristen Meany<br>Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Howmedica Osteonics Corp<br>325 Corporate Drive<br>Mahwah, NJ 07430<br>Phone: (201) 972-9164                                                            |
| Date Prepared:       | December 15, 2017                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Proprietary Name:    | Triathlon Total Knee System                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Common Name:         | Total Knee Joint Replacement                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Classification Name: | Knee joint patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated<br>uncemented prosthesis. (888.3565)<br>Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-<br>constrained cemented prosthesis (888.3560) |

Product Codes: MBH, JWH

## Legally Marketed Device to Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed:

- Triathlon X3 ETO Tibial Inserts and Patellar Components K172634 ●
- Triathlon CR N2Vac Tibial Inserts K040267, K042883, K051380, K141056, K172326 ●
- . Triathlon PS N2Vac Tibial Inserts - K031729, K051380, K141056, K172326
- Triathlon CS Total Knee System X3 and N2Vac Tibial Inserts - K063423, K141056, K172326

### Device Description:

The subject Triathlon Intermediate Tibial Inserts will be available in the following configurations:

- Cruciate Retaining (CR) intermediate thicknesses of inserts (10mm, 12m, 14mm) will . be added to the previously cleared size range of 9mm, 13mm, 16mm and 19mm

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- Cruciate Substituting (CS) intermediate thicknesses of inserts (10mm, 12mm and ● 14mm) will be added to the previously cleared size range of 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 22mm and 25mm
- Posterior Stabilizing (PS) intermediate thicknesses of inserts (10mm. 12mm and . 14mm) will be added to the previously cleared size range of 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 22mm and 25mm

The design of these inserts are identical to the predicate devices in terms of condylar geometry. post dimensions (in PS design) and locking wire feature. The inserts will be available in X3 ETO, and N2Vac styles.

Additionally. MR Conditional labeling is being added for the subject intermediate thickness inserts as well as those X3 ETO tibial inserts and patellar components previously cleared in premarket notification K172634.

### Intended Use:

The subject devices have the same intended use as those specified in the 510(k) submissions for the predicate devices listed.

## Indications:

General Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKR) Indications:

- Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from: noninflammatory degenerative 0 joint disease (including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis), rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis.
- Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function. ●
- Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability.
- Revision of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure. ●
- Fracture of the distal femur and/or proximal tibia that cannot be stabilized by standard ● fracture -management techniques.

The Triathlon® Tritanium® Total Knee System components are indicated for both uncemented and cemented use.

The Triathlon® Total Knee System beaded and beaded with Peri-Apatite components are intended for uncemented use only.

The Triathlon® All Polyethylene tibial components are indicated for cemented use only.

Additional Indications for Posterior Stabilized (PS) and Total Stabilizer (TS) Components:

- . Ligamentous instability requiring implant bearing surface geometries with increased constraint.
- Absent or non-functioning posterior cruciate ligament. ●
- Severe anteroposterior instability of the knee joint. o

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Additional Indications for Total Stabilizer (TS) Components:

- Severe instability of the knee secondary to compromised collateral ligament integrity or function.
Indications for Bone Augments:

- Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee secondary to: degenerative arthritis, o rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis, complicated by the presence of bone loss.
- Salvage of previous unsuccessful total knee replacement or other surgical procedure, ● accompanied by bone loss.

Additional Indications for Cone Augments:

- Severe degeneration or trauma requiring extensive resection and replacement ●
- Femoral and Tibial bone voids ●
- Metaphyseal reconstruction

The Triathlon TS Cone Augment components are intended for cemented or cementless use.

#### Summary of Technological Characteristics:

The subject Triathlon X3 ETO and N2Vac Intermediate Tibial Inserts are identical in intended use, indications, materials, terminal sterilization method and operational principles as the predicate devices. The subject intermediate tibial inserts are different from the predicate device in terms of thicknesses – these intermediate inserts will be available in 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm.

#### Non-Clinical Testing:

Material characterization of the X3 ETO material and the N2Vac material has been previously presented in premarket notifications for predicate devices. The material properties are unchanged for these predicates - this previous characterization was provided in support of substantial equivalence.

The design of the subject Triathlon intermediate insert thicknesses was analyzed, and it was concluded that these new insert thicknesses do not create a new worst case for minimum or maximum material thickness, contact area/stress, moments and forces required for disassociation. Previous testing performed for the predicate devices is representative of the subject intermediate thicknesses. These tests include:

- 1) Material Testing per ASTM F648, ASTM F2565, and FDA Guidance, "Characterization of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Used in Orthopedic Devices" (February 12, 2016).
- 2) Biocompatibility Testing per EN ISO 10993-1:2010 and FDA Guidance, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" (June 16, 2016)
- 3) Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Validation per EN ISO 11135:2014

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- 4) Wear Test based on ISO/DIS 14243-3:2014
- 5) Static Shear Insert Baseplate Locking Mechanism Test
- 6) Single Axis Fatigue Test
- 7) Multi-Axis Fatigue Test

The subject Triathlon intermediate thickness tibial inserts, as well as the Triathlon X3 ETO tibial inserts and patellar components cleared in K172634, were evaluated to determine if these devices created a new worst case for image artifact, magnetically induced torque, magnetically induced displacement, and RF induced heating. These subject devices do not create a new worst case as compared to those Triathlon Total Knee components previously cleared in K172326. The subject devices are considered to be MR Conditional. This analysis reviewed testing performed to the following ASTM standards:

- . Magnetically Inducted Displacement Force – performed per ASTM F2052-15, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Magnetically Induced Displacement Force on Medical Devices in the MR Environment
- Magnetically Induced Torque - performed per ASTM F2213-06 (Reapproved 2011), Standard Test Method for Measurement of Magnetically Induced Torque on Medical Devices in the MR Environment
- Image Artifact performed per ASTM F2119-07 (Reapproved 2013). Standard Test Method ● for Evaluation of MR Image Artifacts from passive Implants
- Heating by RF Fields per ASTM F2182-11a, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Radio Frequency Induced Heating near Passive Implants during MR Imaging

Bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) as specified in ANSVAAMI ST72:2011 was used for pyrogenicity testing on the subject devices to achieve an Endotoxin limit of <20 EU/Device.

Clinical Testing: Clinical testing was not required as a basis for substantial equivalence.

Conclusion: The Triathlon® Knee System X3 ETO and N2Vac Tibial Inserts are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified in this premarket notification.

Device comparison showed that the proposed device is substantially equivalent in intended use, materials, and performance characteristics to the predicate device. The proposed modifications do not affect safety or effectiveness.

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