K Number
K043355
Device Name
SINTEA BIOTECH POSTERIOR LUMBAR SYSTEM WITH POLYAXIAL AND RECOVERY SCREWS, MODEL PLS.01.T5.X
Date Cleared
2004-12-17

(11 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3050
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Sintea Posterior Lumbar System is a posterior, nonpedicle screw system of the noncervical spine indicated for degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, fracture, tumor, pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusion. The Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System is a pedicle screw system 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: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). The Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System is a pedicle screw system indicated for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-SI vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion.
Device Description
PLS recovery screws and screws for ring are available with the same material, shape, fillet, diameters and length of PLS standard screws. They have the same characteristics as PLS standard screws with the exception of a locking ring adopted in place of a locking cap. The PLS Multi-axial screws are made of the same material as the PLS standard (monoaxial) screws. The somatic thread is the same as the thread of the PLS standard screws. The lengths and diameters of the multi-axial screws are the lengths and diameters of the PLS standard screws. The design of this screw allows for up to 25 degrees of angulation in any direction to accommodate different anatomic conditions.
More Information

No
The 510(k) summary describes a mechanical spinal fixation system (screws and rings) and its intended use. There is no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or any software-driven analytical capabilities that would suggest the use of AI/ML technology. The performance studies mentioned are biomechanical, not related to algorithmic performance.

No
Justification: The device's intended use is to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments, acting as an adjunct to fusion for treating various spinal instabilities and deformities. It is a surgical implant designed to support the spine, not to perform a therapeutic function in the sense of healing or treating a disease directly.

No

Explanation: The provided text describes a "Sintea Posterior Lumbar System" and "Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System" which are pedicle screw systems used for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments, often as an adjunct to fusion. These are surgical implants and fixation devices, not diagnostic tools. They are used for treatment, not for diagnosing conditions.

No

The device description clearly details physical components like screws, rings, and threads, indicating it is a hardware-based medical device system for spinal fixation.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly describes a surgical implant system for stabilizing the spine in patients with various conditions. This is a therapeutic device, not a diagnostic one.
  • Device Description: The description details the physical components of the screw system, which are used for mechanical support and fixation within the body.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Elements: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens from the human body (like blood, tissue, etc.) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Performance Studies: The performance studies mentioned are biomechanical studies, which assess the physical properties and performance of the implant, not its ability to diagnose a condition.

IVD devices are used in vitro (outside the body) to analyze samples and provide diagnostic information. This device is used in vivo (inside the body) as a surgical implant.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Sintea Posterior Lumbar System is a posterior, nonpedicle screw system of the noncervical spine indicated for degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, fracture, tumor, pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

The Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System is a pedicle screw system 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: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).

The Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System is a pedicle screw system indicated for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-SI vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion.

Product codes

KWP, MNH, MNI

Device Description

PLS recovery screws and screws for ring are available with the same material, shape, fillet, diameters and length of PLS standard screws. They have the same characteristics as PLS standard screws with the exception of a locking ring adopted in place of a locking cap.

The PLS Multi-axial screws are made of the same material as the PLS standard (monoaxial) screws. The somatic thread is the same as the thread of the PLS standard screws. The lengths and diameters of the multi-axial screws are the lengths and diameters of the PLS standard screws. The design of this screw allows for up to 25 degrees of angulation in any direction to accommodate different anatomic conditions.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

noncervical spine, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine, L5-SI vertebra

Indicated Patient Age Range

skeletally mature patients

Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Biomechanical studies conducted on the Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System multiaxial screw, recovery screw, screw for ring and ring implant constructs demonstrate that the device system is safe, effective, and suitable for use as a spinal fixation device system. Based on the available information concerning the referenced comparison devices (the Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System, the Xia Spinal System), these devices are similar in that:

  • The devices have the same intended use and indications for use; .
  • The devices are made of the same implant alloy; and .
  • The devices have similar form, function, components, instruments, . dimensions, geometry and features.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s)

K020085, K031893

Reference Device(s)

Not Found

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 888.3050 Spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis.

(a)
Identification. A spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis is a device intended to be implanted made of an alloy, such as stainless steel, that consists of various hooks and a posteriorly placed compression or distraction rod. The device is implanted, usually across three adjacent vertebrae, to straighten and immobilize the spine to allow bone grafts to unite and fuse the vertebrae together. The device is used primarily in the treatment of scoliosis (a lateral curvature of the spine), but it also may be used in the treatment of fracture or dislocation of the spine, grades 3 and 4 of spondylolisthesis (a dislocation of the spinal column), and lower back syndrome.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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DEC 17 2004

510(k) SUMMARY

Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System Multi-axial Screw and Recovery Screw with Ring Prepared November 23, 2004 Revised December 10, 2004

Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System Multi-axial Screw and Recovery Trade Name: Screw with Ring Common Name: Spinal Interlaminal Fixation Orthosis Classification Name(s): Spinal Interlaminal Fixation Orthosis and Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Class II. Classification(s): § 888.3050 - Spinal Interlaminal Fixation Orthosis; 888.3070 -Pedicle Screw Spinal System, Class II. Device Class: Class II for all requested indications Classification Panel: Orthopedic Device Panel Product Code(s): KWP, MNH, MNI

Applicant Name & Address: Sintea Biotech, Inc. 407 Lincoln Road Suite 10L Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-6226 FAX (305) 673-3312

Company Contact: Mr. Guido Zorzoli Sintea Biotech Inc. 407 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-6226 FAX (305) 673-3312

Predicate Device:

As a special 510(k) submission, the predicate device to which we are claiming equivalence is our own product. Sintea Biotech's Posterior Lumbar System with standard screw (K020085, decision date 12/10/2002). This special 510(k) submission represents a modification to the predicate, in that the standard (monoaxial) screw has been modified to be a multi-axial screw and a recovery screw with ring.

Additionally, we are claiming substantial equivalence to the Xia Spinal System's Polyaxial Screw, manufactured by Howmedica Osteonics, K031893, decision date 7/17/2003.

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Description of Device Modification:

This submission is intended to address a line extension to the Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System. The extension consists of the addition of a multi-axial screw, a recovery screw, and a screw for ring.

Intended Use and Indications for Use:

The Sintea Posterior Lumbar System is a posterior, nonpedicle screw system of the noncervical spine indicated for degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, fracture, tumor, pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

The Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System is a pedicle screw system 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: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).

The Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System is a pedicle screw system indicated for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-SI vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion.

Device Description:

PLS recovery screws and screws for ring are available with the same material, shape, fillet, diameters and length of PLS standard screws. They have the same characteristics as PLS standard screws with the exception of a locking ring adopted in place of a locking cap.

The PLS Multi-axial screws are made of the same material as the PLS standard (monoaxial) screws. The somatic thread is the same as the thread of the PLS standard screws. The lengths and diameters of the multi-axial screws are the lengths and diameters of the PLS standard screws. The design of this screw allows for up to 25 degrees of angulation in any direction to accommodate different anatomic conditions.

Please refer to the body of this submission for an extensive description of the multi-axial screw, recovery screw, screw for ring, and ring.

Statement of Technological Comparison:

The subject components share the same materials of construction, intended use and basic design characteristics as the predicate devices. Mechanical testing demonstrated comparable mechanical properties to the predicate devices.

Summary Basis for Equivalence and Comparison Table:

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Biomechanical studies conducted on the Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System multiaxial screw, recovery screw, screw for ring and ring implant constructs demonstrate that the device system is safe, effective, and suitable for use as a spinal fixation device system. Based on the available information concerning the referenced comparison devices (the Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System, the Xia Spinal System), these devices are similar in that:

  • The devices have the same intended use and indications for use; .
  • The devices are made of the same implant alloy; and .
  • The devices have similar form, function, components, instruments, . dimensions, geometry and features.

Performance Standards:

Food and Drug Administration mandated Performance Standards for Spinal Interlaminal Fixation Orthosis, Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System Class II, and Pedicle Screw Spinal System Class II devices are not in effect. Sintea Biotech, Inc. intends to comply with all voluntary Performance Standards applicable to the Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System. At the present time, various performance standards such as ASTM, ISO, QSR/GMP and in-house SOP standards are used. Sintea Biotech, Inc. also complies with the general controls authorized under Sections 501, 502, 510, 516, 518, 519 and 520 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. In addition, Sintea Biotech, Srl., which is the location of the manufacturing facility for this device, has earned the CE Mark (number 0546) using the ISO 9001 quality system model, and is in good standing with IQNet, their international certification body.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC 17 2004

Mr. Guido Zorzoli Chief Executive Officer Sintea Biotech, Inc. 407 Lincoln Road Suite 10L Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Re: K043355

Trade/Device Name: Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System with multiaxial screw and recovery screw/ring Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3050, 888.3070 Regulation Name: Spinal interlaminal fixation orthosis, Pedicle screw spinal system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KWP, MNH, MNI Dated: November 22, 2004 Received: December 6, 2004

Dear Mr. Zorzoli:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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 requirements 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.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This letter will and in yourse of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please 11 you a the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small other general international and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Sincerely yours,

Mark A. Milliken

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director

Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known): K043355

Device Name: Sintea Biotech Posterior Lumbar System with multiaxial screw and recovery screw/ring

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treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-SI vertebra in skeletally

mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion.

Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use _ (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Mark N. Mikess
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of General, Restorative,
and Neurological Devices

510(k) Number K043355