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The VENUS BASIC Spinal Fixation System is a pedicle screw system indicated for the treatment of severe Spondylolisthesis (Grade 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graff having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion.
In addition, the VENUS BASIC Spinal Fixation System is 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, spinal tumor and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).
The VENUS BASIC Spinal Fixation System is a top-loading multiple component, posterior spinal fixation system which consists of pedicle screws, rods, set screws, and a transverse (cross) linking mechanism.
The VENUS BASIC Spinal Fixation System will allow surgeons to build a spinal implant construct to stabilize and promote spinal fusion. VENUS BASIC Spinal Fixation System implants components are supplied non-sterile are single use and are fabricated from titanium alloy (Ti-6AI-4V ELI) that conforms to ASTM F136.
The purpose of this submission is to add components of the cannulated polyaxial pedicle screws in VENUS BASIC Spinal Fixation System. Various sizes of these implants are available.
The provided text is a 510(k) summary for the VENUS BASIC Spinal Fixation System. This type of submission is for medical devices seeking to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, rather than proving efficacy through clinical trials with specific acceptance criteria and performance metrics typically associated with AI/ML-driven devices.
Therefore, the document does not contain the information requested regarding acceptance criteria and a study proving a device meets these criteria in the context of an AI/ML algorithm's performance.
Instead, this document focuses on:
- Device Identification: Trade name, common name, classification, and product codes.
- Predicate Devices: Listing of previously cleared devices to which the current device claims substantial equivalence.
- Device Description: What the device is (posterior spinal fixation system) and its components (pedicle screws, rods, set screws, transverse linking mechanism). It also mentions the purpose of the submission is to add cannulated polyaxial pedicle screws.
- Indications for Use: The medical conditions and patient populations for which the device is intended.
- Performance Data (Mechanical Testing): States that mechanical testing was conducted according to ASTM F 1717 to demonstrate equivalence to predicate devices in terms of static compression/tension/torsion and fatigue. This is a common requirement for spinal implants but is not a clinical study proving performance against defined acceptance criteria for AI/ML.
In summary, none of the requested information regarding acceptance criteria, study design, sample sizes, ground truth establishment, expert adjudication, or MRMC/standalone performance relevant to an AI/ML device is present in this 510(k) summary.
§ 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.