(131 days)
The Lanx Spinal Fixation System (SFS) is intended to be used to help provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion of the thoracic, lumbar and/or sacral spine. The System is intended for use with autograft or allograft.
The Lanx Spinal Fixation System is intended for posterior, non-cervical (T1-S2/ilium) pedicle and non-pedicle spinal fixation, to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following instabilities or deformities: degenerative disc disease (DDD, defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e. fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; deformities or curvatures (i.e. scoliosis, kyphosis and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion.
The Lanx Spinous Process Fusion Plate (SPFP) is a posterior, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device, intended for use at a single level in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1). It is intended for plate fixation/attachment to spinous processes for the purpose of achieving supplemental fusion in the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); spondylolisthesis; trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation); and/or tumor. The Lanx SPFP is intended for use with bone graft material, not intended for stand-alone use.
The purpose of this 510(k) submission is to add an adjustable-length spinous process fusion plate to the Lanx Spinal Fixation System. The modified system has the same intended use and fundamental scientific technology as the previously-cleared system.
The Lanx Spinal Fixation System consists of various screws, hooks, rods, plates, connectors, etc. that are used to build a construct to provide supplemental stabilization of spinal segments to support fusion. The system components can be assembled in a variety of configurations, allowing the surgeon to tailor the construct to the particular needs of the patient.
The Lanx Spinal Fixation System implants are fabricated from medical grade titanium, titanium alloy and/or cobalt chrome alloy per ASTM F67, ASTM F136 and ASTM F136 and ASTM F1537, Titanium and cobalt chrome components may be used together within the same construct. These components should never be used with stainless steel implant components.
This 510(k) summary describes a spinal fixation system, which is a physical device rather than a software or AI-driven medical device. Therefore, many of the requested categories related to acceptance criteria, ground truth, expert review, and comparison to AI performance are not applicable.
Here's a breakdown of the available information based on your request, highlighting where the information is not relevant for a physical medical device:
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance for Lanx Spinal Fixation System (K121316)
The submission focuses on demonstrating the substantial equivalence of new components (an adjustable-length spinous process fusion plate) to a previously cleared system and predicate devices. The "acceptance criteria" are primarily related to mechanical performance standards.
| Acceptance Criteria Category | Reported Device Performance and Study Details |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Performance (General) | The modified device functioned as intended. Test results demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. |
| Specific Mechanical Tests (System-level) | - Static and dynamic axial compression tests: Performed in accordance with ASTM F1717. |
| - Static torsion tests: Performed in accordance with ASTM F1717. | |
| Mechanical Characteristics (Coating-specific) | The mechanical characteristics of the coating were demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to the predicate coating. |
| Specific Mechanical Tests (Coating-level) | - Tensile tests: Performed in accordance with ASTM F1147. |
| - Shear tests: Performed in accordance with ASTM F1044. | |
| - Shear fatigue tests: Performed in accordance with ASTM F1160. | |
| - Abrasion tests: Performed in accordance with ASTM F1978. | |
| Technological Characteristics and Principles of Operation | The modified system has the same intended use, indications for use, and the same or very similar technological characteristics and principles of operation as the predicate system. Minor differences in new components do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness. |
Information Not Applicable to this Device (Physical Spinal Fixation System):
- Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective): Not applicable for mechanical testing of a physical implant. The "test set" here refers to the physical samples of the device components.
- Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts: Not applicable. Ground truth in this context is established by engineering standards and measurements, not expert clinical interpretation.
- Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set: Not applicable.
- 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, as this is not an AI/software device.
- If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done: Not applicable.
- The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc): For mechanical testing, the "ground truth" is defined by the objective performance standards outlined in the ASTM standards (e.g., specific force, displacement, or fatigue cycles).
- The sample size for the training set: Not applicable. There is no "training set" in the context of mechanical testing of a physical medical device.
- How the ground truth for the training set was established: Not applicable.
§ 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.