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# Spinal fixation system (K161151)

_Canwell Medical Co., Ltd. · MNH · Sep 21, 2016 · Orthopedic · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Canwell Medical Co., Ltd.
- **Product Code:** [MNH](/submissions/OR/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/MNH.md)
- **Decision Date:** Sep 21, 2016
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.3070
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Orthopedic
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

Spinal fixation system is intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation of the non-cervical posterior spine in skeletally mature patients. It provides stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities: (1) trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation), (2) curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), (3) spinal tumor, (4) failed previous fusion (5) pseudarthrosis, (6) spinal stenosis. It is not intended for pedicle screw fixation above T8.

## Device Story

Spinal fixation system provides posterior spinal stabilization as an adjunct to fusion. System components include pedicle screws, reduction pedicle screws, set screws, spine hooks, rods, and transverse linking pole assemblies. These components are assembled to create a rigid frame structure on the spine, adhering to biomechanical principles. The device is used by surgeons in a clinical/OR setting. Surgeons select component sizes based on patient anatomy. The system stabilizes spinal segments to treat acute and chronic instabilities, including trauma, deformities, tumors, and failed fusions. Benefits include structural support for spinal fusion, potentially improving patient outcomes in the specified conditions.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing only. Mechanical testing included static compression bending, dynamic compression bending, and static torsion tests conducted according to ASTM F1717. Biocompatibility is supported by the use of established medical-grade titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136, which has a long history of clinical use.

## Technological Characteristics

Constructed from Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136. System consists of pedicle screws, reduction screws, set screws, hooks, rods, and transverse linking assemblies. Mechanical performance verified via ASTM F1717. Provided non-sterile; requires steam sterilization (autoclave) prior to use. No software or electronic components.

## Regulatory Identification

(1) Rigid pedicle screw systems are comprised of multiple components, made from a variety of materials that allow the surgeon to build an implant system to fit the patient's anatomical and physiological requirements. Such a spinal implant assembly consists of a combination of screws, longitudinal members (e.g., plates, rods including dual diameter rods, plate/rod combinations), transverse or cross connectors, and interconnection mechanisms (e.g., rod-to-rod connectors, offset connectors).(2) Semi-rigid systems are defined as systems that contain one or more of the following features (including but not limited to): Non-uniform longitudinal elements, or features that allow more motion or flexibility compared to rigid systems.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls), when intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra; degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment; fracture; dislocation; scoliosis; kyphosis; spinal tumor; and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). These pedicle screw spinal systems must comply with the following special controls:(i) Compliance with material standards;
(ii) Compliance with mechanical testing standards;
(iii) Compliance with biocompatibility standards; and
(iv) Labeling that contains these two statements in addition to other appropriate labeling information:
 “Warning: The safety and effectiveness of pedicle screw spinal systems have been established only for spinal conditions with significant mechanical instability or deformity requiring fusion with instrumentation. These conditions are significant mechanical instability or deformity of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine secondary to severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra, degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). The safety and effectiveness of these devices for any other conditions are unknown.”
“Precaution: The implantation of pedicle screw spinal systems should be performed only by experienced spinal surgeons with specific training in the use of this pedicle screw spinal system because this is a technically demanding procedure presenting a risk of serious injury to the patient.”
(2) Class II (special controls), when a rigid pedicle screw system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis other than either severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) at L5-S1 or degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment. These pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) The design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
(ii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate the mechanical function and durability of the implant.
(iii) Device components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Validation testing must demonstrate the cleanliness and sterility of, or the ability to clean and sterilize, the device components and device-specific instruments.
(v) Labeling must include the following:
(A) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of device materials and the principles of device operation;
(B) Intended use and indications for use, including levels of fixation;
(C) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
(D) Cleaning and sterilization instructions for devices and instruments that are provided non-sterile to the end user; and
(E) Detailed instructions of each surgical step, including device removal.
(3) Class II (special controls), when a semi-rigid system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion for any indication. In addition to complying with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, these pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) Demonstration that clinical performance characteristics of the device support the intended use of the product, including assessment of fusion compared to a clinically acceptable fusion rate.
(ii) Semi-rigid systems marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) and paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section.

## Predicate Devices

- Devine Spinal System ([K111690](/device/K111690.md))

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

September 21, 2016

Canwell Medical Co., Ltd. % Mr. Mike Gu Regulatory Affairs Manager Osmunda Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd Level 7. Jin Gui Business Center 982 Congyun Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510420 CHINA

Re: K161151

Trade/Device Name: Spinal fixation system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3070 Regulation Name: Pedicle screw spinal system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MNH, KWP, MNI Dated: September 9, 2016 Received: September 13, 2016

Dear Mr. Gu:

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.

# Vincent J. Devlin -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) K161151

Device Name Spinal fixation system

### Indications for Use (Describe)

Spinal fixation system is intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation of the non-cervical posterior spine in skeletally mature patients. It provides stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities: (1) trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation), (2) curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), (3) spinal tumor, (4) failed previous fusion (5) pseudarthrosis, (6) spinal stenosis. It is not intended for pedicle screw fixation above T8.

| Type of Use ( <i>Select one or both, as applicable</i> )                                                                             |                                                                                                                                         |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div style="display:inline-block"><img alt="checked" src="checkbox_checked.png"/> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</div> | <div style="display:inline-block"><img alt="unchecked" src="checkbox_unchecked.png"/> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</div> |

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# 510(k) Summary

In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:

- l. SUBMITTER
CANWELL MEDICAL CO., LTD.

No.466 South Xianhua Street, HighTech Industrial

Zone, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, 321016, P.R. of China

Primary Contact Person: Mike Gu

Regulatory Affairs Manager

OSMUNDA Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd

21 CFR 888.3070 Pedicle screw spinal system, 21 CFR 888.3050 Spinal

Tel: (+86) 20-6232 1333

Fax: (+86) 20-8633 0253

Secondary Contact Person: Chen Hui

CANWELL MEDICAL CO., LTD.

Tel: 86-(0)579-8911-9235

Fax: 86-(0)579-8223-9558

interlaminal fixation orthosis

- Date Prepared: April 12, 2016
II. DEVICE

Name of Device: Spinal fixation system

Common/Usual Name: Pedicle screw spinal system

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Classification Names:

Regulation Class:

Product Code: MNH, MNI, KWP

III. PREDICATE DEVICE

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Primary predicate: Devine Spinal System K111690;

This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.

No reference devices were used in this submission.

#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION IV.

Spinal fixation system is mainly constituted by pedicle screw, reduction pedicle screw, Set screw, Spine Hook, Rod and Transverse linking pole assembly. Through using the assembly of the screws, rods and/or poles, there will be established a firm frame structure on the Spinal (conforming to the bio-mechanics principle). The components of the system include: pedicle screw, reduction pedicle screw, set screw, spine hook, rod and transverse linking pole assembly and so on. According to the different specification of the rod's diameter and the different usage on the spinal segments, the system is classified: J2X03, J2X04, J2X07..

#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE

Spinal fixation system is intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation of the non-cervical posterior spine in skeletally mature patients. It provides stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities: (1) trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation), (2) curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), (3) spinal tumor, (4) failed previous fusion (5) pseudarthrosis, (6) spinal stenosis. It is not intended for pedicle screw fixation above T8.

#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE

The Spinal fixation system employs the same technology as its predicate device K111690. Both have the same indication for use and are made of same raw materials; the bench tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was substantially equivalent to the predicate device.

| Specification | Predicate Device                                 | Proposed Device              |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|               | Devine Spinal System K111690                     | Spinal fixation system       |
| Manufacturer  | Changzhou Orthmed Medical<br>Instrument Co., Ltd | CANWELL MEDICAL<br>CO., LTD. |

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| Class                                  | II                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code                           | MNH, MNI, KWP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Regulation Number                      | 21 CFR 888.3070, 21 CFR 888.3050                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Intended Use                           | The proposed devices of Spinal fixation systems intended<br>for posterior pedicle screw fixation of the non-cervical<br>posterior spine in skeletally mature patients.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Indications for Use                    | The deivce provides stabilization and immobilization of<br>spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment<br>of the following acute and chronic instabilities or<br>deformities: (1) trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation), (2)<br>curvatures (scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), (3) spinal<br>tumor, (4) failed previous fusion (5) pseudarthrosis, (6)<br>spinal stenosis. It is not intended for pedicle screw fixation<br>above T8. |
| Patient Population                     | The device is to be used in skeletally mature patients                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Prescription/OTC Use                   | Prescription use                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Static compression bending: yield load | Similar, the testing results show no statistically significant<br>difference between two samples groups                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Static compression bending: stiffness  | Similar, the testing results show no statistically significant<br>difference between two samples groups                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Dynamic compression bending            | Similar, the testing results show no statistically significant<br>difference between two samples groups                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Static tension bending: yield load     | Similar, the testing results show no statistically significant<br>difference between two samples groups                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Static tension bending: stiffness      | Similar, the testing results show no statistically significant<br>difference between two samples groups                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Static torsion: yield torque           | Similar, the testing results show no statistically significant<br>difference between two samples groups                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Static torsion: torsional stiffness    | Similar, the testing results show no statistically significant<br>difference between two samples groups                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |

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| Materials        | Titanium alloy (Ti-Al-4V) which<br>conforms to ASTM F136 | Titanium alloy (Ti-Al-<br>4V) which conforms<br>to ASTM F136              |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Biocompatibility | Titanium alloy (Ti-Al-4V) which<br>conforms to ASTM F136 | Titanium alloy (Ti-Al-<br>4V) which conforms<br>to ASTM F136              |
| Sterility        | Provided as non-sterile, needs<br>autoclave prior to use | Provided as non-<br>sterile, needs steam<br>sterilization prior to<br>use |

The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate device:

- . Size of components should be chosen based on patient's body size. The size difference between the proposed device and its predicate does not affect their clinical performance.
- The testing results of the static compression bending test, dynamic compression ● bending test and static torsion test are similar ,however no statistically significant difference between two samples groups
- VII. PERFORMANCE DATA

The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:

## Mechanical testing

According to the ASTM F1717, the following tests were carried out:

- Static compression bending test
- Dynamic compression bending test
- Static torsion test

### Biocompatibility testing:

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The Spinal fixation system has permanent contact (>30 days) with bone and tissu

The Spinal fixation system is made of Ti-6Al-4V. According to the ASTM F136, the materials have been employed successfully in human implant applications in contact with soft tissue and bone for over a decade. Due to the well-characterized level of biological response exhibited by this alloy, it has been used as a control material in Practice F 981.

There is no Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Used in Orthopedic Devices.

## Animal and clinical study

The subject of this premarket submission, Spinal fixation system, does not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.

#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS

The non-clinical data support the safety of the device and the performance testing report demonstrate that the Spinal fixation system should perform as intended in the specified use conditions. CANWELL MEDICAL CO., LTD. considers the Pedicle screw spinal system does not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.

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