Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set PuttyTM are intended for bony voids or defects of the extremities and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ can be used as an adjunct to conventional rigid hardware fixation by supporting bone fragments during the surgical procedure. Once the material is set, it acts as a temporary support medium and is not intended to provide structural support during the healing process. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ are intended to be placed into bony voids either before or after final fixation.
Device Story
Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Fast Set Putty are moldable, biocompatible bone void fillers containing reinforcing fibers. Used in surgical settings by physicians to fill bony voids or defects in extremities and pelvis. Material is mixed (via rotary mixer or manual cup/spatula) to form a viscous paste; injected or placed into defects before or after rigid hardware fixation. Acts as temporary support for bone fragments during surgery; sets at body temperature. Material resorbs over years, replaced by natural bone. Benefits include support for bone fragments during healing; drillable/tappable once cured.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on bench testing and comparison to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler with reinforcing fibers. Supplied as sterile powder and mixing solution. Delivery via injectable paste (rotary mixer) or manual putty (cup/spatula). Sets at body temperature (37°C). Drillable and tappable once cured. Class II device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with surgically created or traumatic osseous defects in extremities and pelvis not intrinsic to bony stability. Contraindicated for use in the spine, including the pedicle, due to risk of material leakage into the bloodstream.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A resorbable calcium salt bone void filler device is a resorbable implant intended to fill bony voids or gaps of the extremities, spine, and pelvis that are caused by trauma or surgery and are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance: Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 888.1(e) of this chapter for the availability of this guidance.
Osteobiologics Polygraft™ Bone Graft Substitute (K030288)
Wright Medical MIIG II Bone Graft Substitute (K024336)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## 1. 510(k) Summary
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| Sponsor: | Synthes Biomaterials<br>1230 Wilson Drive<br>West Chester, PA 19380 | JUL - 2 2008 |
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| Company<br>Contact | Jeffrey L. Dow, JD<br>Director, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs<br>Synthes Biomaterials<br>484 356 9720<br>dow.jeff@synthes.com | |
| Device Name: | Norian Drillable™ Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable™<br>Fast Set Putty™ | |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR §888.3045<br>Filler, bone void, calcium compounds. | |
| Product Codes | MQV, OIS | |
| Predicate Devices | Norian SRS Bone Void Filler (K011897)<br>Norian SRS Fast Set Putty™ (K041842)<br>Osteobiologics Polygraft™ Bone Graft Substitute (K030288)<br>Wright Medical MIIG II Bone Graft Substitute (K024336) | |
| Device<br>Description: | Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set<br>Putty™ are moldable, biocompatible bone void fillers with<br>added reinforcing fibers. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler<br>and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ are intended to be placed<br>into bony voids or defects of the. extremities or pelvis either<br>before or after final fixation. The material can be drilled and<br>tapped, and screws can be placed through it at any time during<br>or after the setting process. When fully cured, the composition<br>formed closely approximates the mineral phase of bone. | |
| | The product is available in two delivery forms. Norian<br>Drillable Bone Void Filler is an injectable paste that is mixed<br>with an automatic mixer, and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™<br>is manually mixed with a cup and spatula. | |
| | Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler is provided in a sterile pouch<br>(the "Reactants Pack"). The Reactants Pack is constructed of a<br>clear-film outer pouch and a foil laminate inner pouch with an<br>attached delivery syringe. The Reactants Pack contains sterile<br>powder with fibers and is designed with an injection port for the<br>purpose of adding the mixing solution to the pouch. The | |
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mixing solution is contained in the Solution Syringe, which is packaged separately.
The Reactants Pack is designed to be placed in a reusable mixer (the "Rotary Mixer") where the two components are mixed together to form a smooth, viscous paste. The paste remains injectable for approximately 5 minutes at 18°-23°C / 64°-73°F. At body temperature (37°C / 98.6°F), Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler begins to harden after 2 minutes and sets in approximately 10 minutes. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler is slowly resorbed over a period of years and replaced with bone during the healing process.
Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ is supplied in two containers. The mixing cup holds sterile powder with fibers and the Solution Syringe holds sterile solution. When the powder and solution are mixed together with the provided cup and spatula, the resultant putty material can be manipulated for two minutes at 18°-23°C / 64°-73°F.
At body temperature (37°C / 98.6°F), Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty begins to harden after 2 minutes and sets in approximately 3 to 6 minutes. Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ is slowly resorbed over a period of years and replaced with bone during the healing process.
#### Intended Use:
Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set PuttyTM are intended for bony voids or defects of the extremities and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ can be used as an adjunct to conventional rigid hardware fixation by supporting bone fragments during the surgical procedure. Once the material is set, it acts as a temporary support medium and is not intended to provide structural support during the healing process. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ are intended to be placed into bony voids either before or after final fixation.
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### Substantial Equivalence:
Documentation is provided that demonstrates that Norian Drillable is substantially equivalent to other legally marketed devices.
<sup>&#</sup>x27; The term "substantial equivalence" as used in this 510(k) notification is limited to the definition of substantial equivalence found in the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, as amended, and as applied under 21 CFR Part 807, Subpart E, under which a device can be marketed without pre-market approval or reclassification. A determination of substantial equivalence under this notification is not intended to have any bearing whatsoever on the resolution of patent infringement suits or any other patent matters. No statements related to, or in support of substantial equivalence herein, shall be construed as an admission against interest under the U.S. patent laws or their application by the courts.
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# JUL - 2 2008
Synthes (USA) c/o Mr. Jeffrey L. Dow, JD Director, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, Biomaterials 1302 Wrights Lane East West Chester, PA 19380
Re: K073303
Device Name: Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty Regulation Number: 888.3045 Regulation Name: Resorbable calcium salt bone void filler Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OIS, MQV Dated: June 3, 2008 Received: June 4, 2008
Dear Mr. Dow:
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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act and the limitations described below. 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.
The Office of Device Evaluation has determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that this device will be used for an intended use not identified in the proposed labeling and that such use could cause harm. Therefore, in accordance with Section 513(i)(1)(E) of the Act, the following limitation must appear in the Contraindications section of the device's labeling.
The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the spine has not been established.
Use of this device is contraindicated in the spine, including use in the pedicle, as this could be associated with leakage of the device material into the bloodstream, which could cause serious adverse events, including death.
Furthermore, the indications for use and contraindications for use must be prominently displayed in all labeling, including pouch box, and carton labels, instructions for use, and other promotional materials, in close proximity to the trade name, of at least 10 point font, and in bold print.
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Please note that the above labeling limitations are required by Section 513(i)(1)(E) of the Act. Therefore, a new 510(k) is required before these limitations are modified in any way or removed from the device's labeling.
The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and permits your device to proceed to the market. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification if the limitation statement described above is added to your labeling.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice reguirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific information about the application of other labeling requirements to your device (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International, and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Donna-Bea Tillman, Ph.D., M.P.A. Director Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known): K073303
Device Name: Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty
Indications For Use:
Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ are intended for bony voids or defects of the extremities and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure: These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ can be used as an adjunct to conventional rigid hardware fixation by supporting bone fragments during the surgical procedure. Once the material is set, it acts as a temporary support medium and is not intended to provide structural support during the healing process. Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler and Norian Drillable Fast Set Putty™ are intended to be placed into bony voids either before or after final fixation.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of DRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices
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Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
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Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
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Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
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How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.