(88 days)
When used as a pedicle screw fixation system in skeletally mature patients, the Dynesys® Spinal System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments 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 neurologic impairment and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).
In addition, when used as a pedicle screw fixation system, the Dynesys system is indicated for use in patients:
- Who are receiving fusions with autogenous graft only; ●
- Who are having the device fixed or attached to the lumbar or sacral spine; .
- Who are having the device removed after the development of a solid fusion . mass.
When the Dynesys Spinal System and the OPTIMA ZS Spinal System are used on contiguous levels, they must be used with the Zimmer® DTO™ Implant, rodacord combination implant, and the U & I Corporation OPTIMA ZS Transition Screw. The indications for use for each level is as specified for each system.
The Zimmer DTO Implant is a cord-rod combination implant that is assembled intraoperatively by the final tightening of the fastening pin that secures the connection of the cord and the rod. The U & I Corporation OPTIMA ZS Transition Screw is a pedicle screw that is part of the OPTIMA ZS Spinal System. When the Dynesys Spinal System and the OPTIMA ZS Spinal System are implanted on contiguous levels the Zimmer DTO Implant and the OPTIMA ZS Transition Screw are used at the interface of these two systems. The cord portion of the Zimmer DTO Implant interfaces with the Dynesys Spinal System. The rod portion of the Zimmer DTO Implant interfaces with the OPTIMA ZS Transition Screw and with the OPTIMA ZS Spinal System.
The provided text is a 510(k) summary for the Zimmer® DTO™ Implant, a spinal fixation system. It describes the device, its intended use, and its substantial equivalence to predicate devices. However, this document does not contain any information regarding acceptance criteria, device performance studies, sample sizes, ground truth establishment, expert qualifications, adjudication methods, or MRMC studies.
The 510(k) summary focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to previously cleared devices based on design, materials, function, and intended use, rather than presenting a detailed clinical or performance study with defined acceptance criteria.
Therefore, I cannot fulfill your request to describe the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets them using the provided text. The requested information is simply not present in this regulatory submission.
§ 888.3070 Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system.
(a)
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.
(b)
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.