K Number
K100147
Date Cleared
2010-07-23

(185 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3070
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

When intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and thoracic spine (C1-T3) and occipito-cervico-thoracic junction (occiput-T3) and are intended for the following:

  • DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Fracture/dislocation
  • Failed previous fusion
  • Atlanto/axial fracture with instability
  • Occipitocervical dislocation
  • Revision of previous cervical spine surgery
  • Tumors

The occipital bone screws are limited to occipital fixation only. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C1-T3) spine.

The use of the polyaxial screws is limited to placement in T1-T3 in treating thoracic conditions only. Screws are not intended to be place in the cervical spine.

Device Description

The AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System is an implant system used to facilitate the biological process of spinal fusion. This system is intended to promote fusion of the cervical and thoracic spine (C1-T3) and occiptio-cervico-thoracic junction (occiput-T3). The AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System consists of plates, bone screws, rods, hooks, and connectors. The components are available in a variety of lengths in order to accommodate patient anatomy. The AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System is manufactured from Titanium Alloy and will be provided non-sterile.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text is a 510(k) summary for the Aesculap S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System. This document focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device through mechanical testing. It is not a study that proves a device meets acceptance criteria in the context of AI/ML performance, diagnostic accuracy, or human factor studies.

Therefore, many of the requested fields are not applicable to the information provided in this document.

Here's an attempt to answer the questions based on the available text:

Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance Study for the Aesculap S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System

This submission is a 510(k) for a spinal implant system. The "acceptance criteria" here refers to the device's ability to meet industry standards for mechanical performance to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device, rather than diagnostic accuracy or AI performance metrics.

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

Acceptance CriteriaDevice Performance (Metric)Reported Performance
Mechanical Performance (In accordance with ASTM standards)
Static Compression StrengthPassed (ASTM F1717)"Testing results demonstrate the Aesculap Implant Systems S4 Spinal System is safe and effective."
Static Torsion StrengthPassed (ASTM F2067)
Compression Bending StrengthPassed (ASTM F543)
Torsion Fatigue ResistancePassed
Screw Pull-out StrengthPassed

Note: The document states the device was performed in accordance with the listed ASTM standards and that results demonstrate safety and effectiveness. It does not provide specific numerical acceptance criteria or performance values beyond this qualitative statement.

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g., country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)

The document does not specify the sample size (number of implants tested) for the mechanical performance tests. The data provenance is also not specified, as these are in-vitro mechanical tests, not clinical data from patients.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g., radiologist with 10 years of experience)

This is not applicable. "Ground truth" in the context of expert consensus is relevant for studies involving diagnostic accuracy or image interpretation. For mechanical testing of a spinal implant, the "ground truth" is defined by the physical properties and engineering specifications measured in a laboratory setting against established ASTM standards. No human experts are used to establish ground truth in this type of study.

4. Adjudication method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set

Not applicable. Adjudication methods are used in studies where there is subjective interpretation (e.g., by human readers). Mechanical testing is objective.

5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance

Not applicable. This is a spinal implant, not an AI/ML powered diagnostic device, nor a device that involves human readers for interpretation.

6. If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done

Not applicable. This is a physical medical device (spinal implant), not an algorithm or software.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)

The "ground truth" for the mechanical performance testing would be the quantitative measurements obtained from the various tests (static compression, torsion, bending, fatigue, pull-out) and their comparison against the specifications outlined in the referenced ASTM standards (F1717, F2067, F543).

8. The sample size for the training set

Not applicable. Mechanical testing for substantial equivalence does not involve "training sets" as understood in AI/ML.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

Not applicable.

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510(k) SUMMARY (as required by 21 CFR 807.92) B.

S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System January 18, 2010

COMPANY:Aesculap® Implant Systems, LLC.3773 Corporate ParkwayCenter Valley, PA 18034Establishment Registration Number: 3005673311
CONTACT:Lisa M. Boyle800-258-1946 (phone)610-791-6882 (fax)
TRADE NAME:S4
COMMON NAME:S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System
CLASSIFICATION NAME:Appliance, Fixation Spinal InterlaminalOrthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation
REGULATION NUMBER:888.3050/888.3070
PRODUCT CODE:KWP/MNI/NKB

SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

Aesculap® Implant System (AIS), LLC. believes that the modifications made to the S4 Cervical Occipital Plating Spinal System is substantially equivalent to our predicate system (K062012).

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System is an implant system used to facilitate the biological process of spinal fusion. This system is intended to promote fusion of the cervical and thoracic spine (C1-T3) and occiptio-cervico-thoracic junction (occiput-T3). The AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System consists of plates, bone screws, rods, hooks, and connectors. The components are available in a variety of lengths in order to accommodate patient anatomy. The AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System is manufactured from Titanium Alloy and will be provided non-sterile.

INDICATIONS FOR USE

When intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and thoracic spine (C1-T3) and occipito-cervico-thoracic junction (occiput-T3) and are intended for the following:

  • DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by p patient history and radiographic studies

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  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal Stenosis ●
  • Fracture/dislocation .
  • Failed previous fusion .
  • Atlanto/axial fracture with instability .
  • Occipitocervical dislocation .
  • Revision of previous cervical spine surgery .
  • . Tumors

The occipital bone screws are limited to occipital fixation only. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C1-T3) spine.

The use of the polyaxial screws is limited to placement in T1-T3 in treating thoracic conditions only. Screws are not intended to be place in the cervical spine.

TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS(compared to Predicate(s))

The AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plate Spinal System is considered substantially equivalent to other legally marketed predicate systems. The components of the system are offered in the same range of shapes and sizes as the existing Aesculap predicate device (K062012). Furthermore, the material used for the subject device is the same as that used to manufacture the predicate system.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Testing of the AIS® S4 Cervical Occipital Plating System was performed in accordance with ASTM F1717/F2067/F543 (static compression, static torsion, compression bending, torsion fatigue, and screw pull-out). Testing results demonstrate the Aescular Implant Systems SIBD Spinal System is safe and effective.

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

Aesculap® Implant Systems, LLC % Ms. Lisa M. Boyle 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034

JUL 2,8 2010

Re: K100147

Trade/Device Name: Aesculap S4 Cervical Occipital Plate System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3070 Regulation Name: Pedicle screw spinal system Regulatory Class: Class III Product Code: NKB, MNI, KWP Dated: July 01, 2010 Received: July 01, 2010

Dear Ms. Boyle:

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.

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

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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Millerson

Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic And Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT A.

510(k) Number: K100|47

Device Name: Aesculap S4 Cervical Occipital Plate System

Indications for Use:

When intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine and thoracic spine (C1-T3) and occipito-cervico-thoracic junction (occiput-T3) and are intended for the following:

  • DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by � patient history and radiographic studies
  • Spondylolisthesis .
  • Spinal Stenosis �
  • . Fracture/dislocation
  • Failed previous fusion t
  • Atlanto/axial fracture with instability .
  • Occipitocervical dislocation �
  • Revision of previous cervical spine surgery .
  • . Tumors

The occipital bone screws are limited to occipital fixation only. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C1-T3) spine.

The use of the polvaxial screws is limited to placement in T1-T3 in treating thoracic conditions only. Screws are not intended to be place in the cervical spine.

Prescription UseX
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
and/or Over-the-Counter Use
(21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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510(k) Number K100147

002

§ 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.