BEE HA Cage

K203444 · NGMedical GmbH · ODP · Mar 18, 2021 · Orthopedic

Device Facts

• Record ID: K203444
• Device Name: BEE HA Cage
• Applicant: NGMedical GmbH
• Product Code: ODP · Orthopedic
• Decision Date: Mar 18, 2021
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3080
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

BEE HA Cages are intended for intervertebral body fusion devices in skeletally mature patients for the treatment of cervical disc degeneration and/or cervical spinal instability as confirmed by imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI) that results in radiculopathy, myelopathy and/or pain at one or more contiguous levels from C2-T1. These patients should have had at least six weeks of nonoperative treatment. BEE HA Cages are to be used with autogenous and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft to facilitate fusion and in combination with supplemental fixation indicated for cervical fusion procedures.

Device Story

BEE HA Cage is an anterior cervical interbody fusion device; implanted by surgeons during spinal fusion procedures. Device features hollow chamber for bone graft packing; superior/inferior surfaces include teeth for stability; contains four titanium alloy pins for radiographic visualization. Available in various footprints and lordotic angles to match patient anatomy. Device acts as a structural spacer to facilitate intervertebral fusion; used in conjunction with autogenous/allogeneic bone graft and supplemental fixation. Benefits include stabilization of the cervical spine segment and promotion of bony fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease or instability.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Mechanical testing performed per ASTM F2077 and ASTM F2276; biocompatibility evaluation performed per ISO 10993-1. All tests met predetermined acceptance criteria.

Technological Characteristics

Materials: Hydroxyapatite (HA) Enhanced PEEK-OPTIMA and Ti6Al4V titanium alloy (ASTM F136). Design: Hollow chamber, surface teeth, conical form, lordotic profile. Dimensions: Adaptive sizes/footprints. Energy source: None (passive implant). Sterilization: Not specified.

Indications for Use

Indicated for skeletally mature patients with cervical disc degeneration or spinal instability (C2-T1) causing radiculopathy, myelopathy, or pain, failing 6 weeks of nonoperative treatment. Used with bone graft and supplemental fixation.

Regulatory Classification

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

• Meditech Spine, LLC – Talos®-C (HA) Cervical Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices (K142345)
• Globus Medical Inc. - PATRIOT® COLONIAL® Spacer (K173722)
• Exactech, Inc. (Choice Spine) - Ascendant™ Cervical Spacer System (K150130)
• NG Medical - BEE Cervical Cage (K200429)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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March 18, 2021

NGMedical GmbH % Ms. Christine Scifert Partner MRC Global, LLC 9085 East Mineral Circle, Suite 110 Centennial. Colorado 80112

Re: K203444

Trade/Device Name: BEE HA Cage Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral body fusion device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ODP Dated: February 15, 2021 Received: February 22, 2021

Dear Ms. Scifert:

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,

for

Brent L. Showalter, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K203444

Device Name BEE HA Cage

#### Indications for Use (Describe)

BEE HA Cages are intended for intervertebral body fusion devices in skeletally mature patients for the treatment of cervical disc degeneration and/or cervical spinal instability as confirmed by imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI) that results in radiculopathy, myelopathy and/or pain at one or more contiguous levels from C2-T1. These patients should have had at least six weeks of nonoperative treatment. BEE HA Cages are to be used with autogenous and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft to facilitate fusion and in combination with supplemental fixation indicated for cervical fusion procedures.

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| <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </span> | <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> </span> |

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# 510(k) Summary BEE HA Cage 15 February 2021

| Company: | NGMedical GmbH<br>Talsperrenblick 5<br>66620 Nonnweiler<br>GERMANY<br>[phone] |
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| Company Contact: | Stella Hahn – Head of Regulatory Affairs<br>[phone] |
| Official Correspondent: | Christine Scifert – MRC Global, LLC<br>[e-mail]<br>901-831-8053 |
| Trade Name: | BEE HA Cage |
| Common Name: | Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Cervical |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3080 (Intervertebral body fusion device) |
| Panel: | Orthopedic |
| Product Code: | ODP |

#### Device Description:

The subject BEE HA Cage is an anterior cervical interbody fusion device. BEE HA Cage is manufactured from Hydroxyapetite (HA) Enhanced PEEK-OPTIMA™ HA Enhanced Optima. The subject device has a hollow chamber to permit packing with bone graft to facilitate fusion. The superior and inferior surfaces of the device have a pattern of teeth to provide increased stability and to help prevent movement of the device. Additionally, the device contains four (4) titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V per ASTM F136) pins to provide imaging visibility for device positioning.

BEE HA Cages are offered in several adaptive sizes with varying footprints and lordotic angles to accommodate patient anatomy. The caudal side is flat, the cranial side is domed and the implant is formed conically from anterior to posterior. In the lateral view, the implant has a slightly lordotic form. BEE HA implants are not to be used with any components from other manufacturers with the exception of use with autogenous and/or allogeneic bone graft.

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#### Indications for Use:

BEE HA Cages are intended for intervertebral body fusion devices in skeletally mature patients for the treatment of cervical disc degeneration and/or cervical spinal instability as confirmed by imaging studies (radiographs, CT, MRI) that results in radiculopathy, myelopathy and/or pain at one or more contiguous levels from C2-T1. These patients should have had at least six weeks of nonoperative treatment. BEE HA Cages are to be used with autogenous and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft to facilitate fusion and in combination with supplemental fixation indicated for cervical fusion procedures.

### Substantial Equivalence:

The subject device is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:

Primary Predicate: Meditech Spine, LLC – Talos®-C (HA) Cervical Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices – K142345

Secondary Predicates: Globus Medical Inc. - PATRIOT® COLONIAL® Spacer - K173722 Exactech, Inc. (Choice Spine) - Ascendant™ Cervical Spacer System - K150130 NG Medical - BEE Cervical Cage - K200429

The subject and predicate devices are similar in Intended Use, Technological Characteristics, Performance Specifications, and Material.

Therefore, it can be concluded that the subject BEE HA Cage does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness when compared to the predicate devices.

#### Performance Testing:

In accordance with the FDA Guidance Document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", a biocompatibility evaluation was performed.

Mechanical testing was performed according to ASTM F2077 and ASTM F2276. All tests confirmed that the product met the predetermined acceptance criteria. In particular, non-clinical bench performance testing demonstrated that the BEE HA Cages is substantially equivalent to previously cleared devices.

## Conclusion:

Based on the test results and the comparison to the predicate devices, the subject device is determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.