K Number
K111025
Date Cleared
2011-07-01

(79 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3020
Reference & Predicate Devices
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Intended Use

The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw can be used with several types of nails in Smith & Nephew's (TRIGEN) Titanium Nail System. The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw therefore has the following indications:

Indications for interlocking intramedullary nails include simple long bone fractures; severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening and shortening. Interlocking intramedullary nails are indicated for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.

In addition to the indications for intramedullary nails, devices that contain holes/slots proximally to accept screws that thread into the femoral head for compression and rotational stability (e.g. Femoral Antegrade Nail, Trochanteric Antegrade Nail and Femoral/Recon Antegrade Nail) are indicated for the following: subtrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, and ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures.

In addition to the indications for interlocking intramedullary nails, devices that use a retrograde femoral surgical approach (e.g. Knee Nail; Retrograde and Supracondylar Nails) are indicated for the following: comminuted supracondylar fractures with or without intra-articular extension; fractures that require opening the knee joint to stabilize the femoral condylar segment; fractures above total knee implants (peri-prosthetic fractures).

The TRIGEN® InterTAN nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including: simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures; subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intracapsular fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; bone lengthening and shortening.

SURESHOT® TAN Nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including simple long bone fractures, severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening and shortening; and for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal third and distal fourth of the femur.

In addition, SURESHOT TAN Nails contain holes/slots proximally to accept screws that thread into the femoral head for compression and rotational stability and are indicated for the following: subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; and intracapsular fractures.

The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw is intended for single use only.

Device Description

Subject of this Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification is the TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw. The subject device is a modification of the bone screws included in the (TRIGEN) Titanium Intramedullary (IM) Nail System cleared by premarket notification K981529. The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw is manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), contains an internal hex drive feature in the screw head, and is available in the sizes included in Table 1 below.

Table 1: TRIGEN® Low Profile Screw Sizes

DiameterLength Range
4.5 mm20 mm - 65 mm, 2.5 mm increments
5.0 mm20 mm – 80 mm, 2.5 mm increments
5.0 mm80 mm - 110 mm, 5.0 mm increments

The subject device is designed to be used with the SURESHOT® TAN Nails cleared under K092748 as well as TRIGEN® titanium intramedullary nail systems designed to use 4.5 mm or 5.0 mm diameter screws.

AI/ML Overview

This document describes the TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw and focuses on its substantial equivalence to previously cleared devices rather than providing acceptance criteria and performance data from a study measuring specific metrics against those criteria.

Here's an analysis of the provided text in relation to your request:

1. Table of acceptance criteria and reported device performance:

The document does not explicitly state quantitative acceptance criteria (e.g., "torsional strength must be X Nm") or report specific numerical performance outcomes against such criteria for the TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw.

Instead, it states that "Performance testing has been conducted to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the subject device. Static Torsional Strength, Bending Fatigue, and Axial Pullout Strength of the subject device have been evaluated. A review of the testing has demonstrated that there are no new issues related to the safety or effectiveness of the subject device." This statement implies that the device met some internal or predicate-based performance benchmarks, but the benchmarks themselves and the specific test results are not provided.

The primary "performance" mentioned is in the context of substantial equivalence to predicate devices. The comparison in Table 2 focuses on design features (material, diameter, length, head drive, thread form, cutting tip geometry) rather than quantitative performance metrics.

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:

  • Sample Size: Not specified. The document only mentions "Performance testing has been conducted" without detailing the number of units tested.
  • Data Provenance: The testing appears to be internal "Performance testing" conducted by Smith & Nephew, Inc. It is not indicated whether this was retrospective or prospective, or the country of origin.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:

This information is not provided and is not relevant to this type of 510(k) submission, which relies on engineering performance testing and substantial equivalence, not clinical study data with expert ground truth.

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

This information is not provided and is not relevant for the type of engineering performance testing described.

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:

No MRMC comparative effectiveness study was done. This document describes a medical device, a bone screw, not an AI or imaging diagnostic device. Therefore, AI assistance and human reader improvement are not applicable.

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

No standalone performance study for an algorithm was done. This is a physical medical device, not a software algorithm.

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

For the engineering performance testing (Static Torsional Strength, Bending Fatigue, Axial Pullout Strength), the "ground truth" would be the measured physical properties and mechanical behavior of the device compared against established engineering standards or the performance of predicate devices. There is no expert consensus, pathology, or outcomes data used for this type of "ground truth."

8. The sample size for the training set:

Not applicable. This device does not use machine learning or AI that would require a "training set."

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

Not applicable. No training set was used.

In summary of what the document does provide regarding performance and equivalence:

  • Performance Testing Conducted: Static Torsional Strength, Bending Fatigue, and Axial Pullout Strength.
  • Conclusion of Performance Testing: "demonstrated that there are no new issues related to the safety or effectiveness of the subject device." This implies the device met the necessary performance criteria, likely by showing equivalence to predicate devices or meeting recognized standards.
  • Clinical Data: "Clinical data was not needed to support the safety and effectiveness of the subject device." This reinforces that the submission relies on engineering testing and substantial equivalence.
  • Substantial Equivalence: The primary focus is on demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate devices (K981529 and K983942) based on design, indications for use, intended use, materials, and sterilization. Table 2 details the comparison of design features between the subject device and the predicate devices.

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K111025(pg 1/3)

JUL - 1 2011

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Summary of Safety and Effectiveness TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw

Date of Summary: 04/12/2011

Contact Person and Address Natalie P. Williams Regulatory Affairs Specialist Smith & Nephew, Inc. 7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway Cordova, TN 38016 (901) 399-5161

Name of Device: TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw Common Name: Bone Screw Device Classification Name and Reference: 21 CFR 888.3020 Intramedullary Fixation Rod Device Class: II Panel Code: Orthopaedics/87 HSB

Device Description

Subject of this Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification is the TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw. The subject device is a modification of the bone screws included in the (TRIGEN) Titanium Intramedullary (IM) Nail System cleared by premarket notification K981529. The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw is manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), contains an internal hex drive feature in the screw head, and is available in the sizes included in Table 1 below.

Table 1: TRIGEN® Low Profile Screw Sizes

DiameterLength Range
4.5 mm20 mm - 65 mm, 2.5 mm increments
5.0 mm20 mm – 80 mm, 2.5 mm increments
5.0 mm80 mm - 110 mm, 5.0 mm increments

The subject device is designed to be used with the SURESHOT® TAN Nails cleared under K092748 as well as TRIGEN® titanium intramedullary nail systems designed to use 4.5 mm or 5.0 mm diameter screws.

Intended Use

The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw can be used with several types of nails in Smith & Nephew's (TRIGEN) Titanium Nail System. The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw therefore has the following indications:

Indications for interlocking intramedullary nails include simple long bone fractures; severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening. Interlocking intramedullary nails are indicated for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.

In addition to the indications for interlocking intramedullary nails, devices that contain holes/slots proximally to accept screws that thread into the femoral head for compression and rotational stability (e.g. Femoral

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Antegrade Nail, Trochanteric Antegrade Nail and Femoral/Recon Antegrade Nail) are indicated for the following: subtrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, and ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures.

In addition to the indications for interlocking intramedullary nails, devices that use a retrograde femoral surgical approach (e.g. Knee Nail, Retrograde and Supracondylar Nails) are indicated for the following: comminuted supracondylar fractures with or without intra-articular extension; fractures that require opening the knee joint to stabilize the femoral condylar segment; fractures above total knee implants (peri-prosthetic fractures).

The TRIGEN® InterTAN nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including: simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures; subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intracapsular fractures; nonunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; bone lengthening and shortening.

SURESHOT® TAN Nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including simple long bone fractures, severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening; and for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal third and distal fourth of the femur.

In addition, SURESHOT* TAN Nails contain holes/slots proximally to accept screws that thread into the femoral head for compression and rotational stability and are indicated for the following: subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; and intracapsular fractures.

The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw is intended for single use only.

Performance Data

Performance testing has been conducted to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the subject device. Static Torsional Strength, Bending Fatigue, and Axial Pullout Strength of the subject device have been evaluated. A review of the testing has demonstrated that there are no new issues related to the safety or effectiveness of the subject device.

Clinical data was not needed to support the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.

Substantial Equivalence Information

The overall design, indications for use, intended use, materials, and sterilization of the TRIGEN Low Profile Bone Screw is substantially equivalent to the bone screws included in the (TRIGENY) Titanium IM Nail System cleared under premarket notification K981529. The indications and intended use of the subject device is also similar to the bone screws included in the (Russell-Taylor) IM Nail System cleared via K983942. Design features of the TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw have been compared to the previously cleared devices in Table 2 below.

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Device ComparisonTRIGEN ® Low Profile Bone Screw(Subject Device)(TriGen ®) Titanium Nail System(K981529)(Russell –Taylor ®) IM Nail System (K983942)
MaterialTi-6Al-4VTi-6Al-4VStainless Steel
Diameter4.5 mm and 5.0 mm4.5 mm and 5.0 mm4.5 mm and 5.0 mm
Length
4.5 mm Diameter20 - 65 mm,2.5 mm increments20 - 65 mm,5.0 mm increments20 - 65 mm,5.0 mm increments
5.0 mm Diameter20 - 80 mm,2.5 mm increments;80 - 110 mm,5.0 mm increments20 - 110 mm,5.0 mm increments
Head DriveInternal HexExternal HexInternal Hex
Similar Thread FormYYY
Similar Cutting TipGeometryYNY

Table 2: Comparison of the TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw to Predicate Devices

Conclusion

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As previously noted, this premarket notification is being submitted to request clearance for the TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw. Based on the similarities to the predicate devices and a review of the testing, the device is substantially equivalent to the bone screws currently marketed under premarket notifications K981529 and K983942.

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

Smith & Nephew, Inc. % Natalie P. Williams Regulatory Affairs Specialist 7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway Cordova, TN 38016

Re: K111025

Trade/Device Name: TRIGEN Low Profile Bone Screw Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary Fixation Rod Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSB Dated: April 12, 2011 Received: April 13, 2011

JUL - 1 2011

Dear Ms. Williams:

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.htm1 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/Medical/Devices/Safety/ReportalProblem/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,

cerely yours,

Fa. Dettman, Jr.

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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510(k) Number (if known): Kl(1025 (pg 1/2)

Device Name: TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw

Indications for Use:

The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw can be used with several types of nails in Smith & Nephew's (TRIGEN) Titanium Nail System. The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw therefore has the following indications:

Indications for interlocking intramedullary nails include simple long bone fractures; severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening and shortening. Interlocking intramedullary nails are indicated for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal and distal third of the long bones being treated.

In addition to the indications for intramedullary nails, devices that contain holes/slots proximally to accept screws that thread into the femoral head for compression and rotational stability (e.g. Femoral Antegrade Nail, Trochanteric Antegrade Nail and Femoral/Recon Antegrade Nail) are indicated for the following: subtrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, and ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures.

In addition to the indications for interlocking intramedullary nails, devices that use a retrograde femoral surgical approach (e.g. Knee Nail; Retrograde and Supracondylar Nails) are indicated for the following: comminuted supracondylar fractures with or without intra-articular extension; fractures that require opening the knee joint to stabilize the femoral condylar segment; fractures above total knee implants (peri-prosthetic fractures).

The TRIGEN® InterTAN nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including: simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures; subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intracapsular fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; bone lengthening and shortening.

SURESHOT® TAN Nails are indicated for fractures of the femur including simple long bone fractures, severely comminuted, spiral, large oblique and segmental fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; supracondylar fractures; bone lengthening and shortening; and for fixation of fractures that occur in and between the proximal third and distal fourth of the femur.

In addition, SURESHOT TAN Nails contain holes/slots proximally to accept screws that thread into the femoral head for compression and rotational stability and are indicated for the following:

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Indications for Use

subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; and intracapsular fractures.

The TRIGEN® Low Profile Bone Screw is intended for single use only.

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)

ilor M. Melkenon

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K11025
510(k) Number

§ 888.3020 Intramedullary fixation rod.

(a)
Identification. An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.(b)
Classification. Class II.