K Number
K132373
Device Name
BIOMET ACCESS SYSTEM
Date Cleared
2014-03-27

(240 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
874.1820
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Biomet probes/guidewires and dilators are intended for tissue dilation and stimulation of peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots for location and identification during spinal surgery.
Device Description
The Biomet insulated probes/guidewires and dilators are intended to dilate tissue and be used as intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) stimulation accessories by connectially available IONM equipment for locating and identifying peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots during spinal surgery. The Biomet insulated probes/guidewires have a length of 305mm, an exposed stimulation area of .167 cm², and an outer diameter of 2.6mm. The Biomet insulated dilators have a length ranging from 229mm to 254mm, an exposed stimulation are of .167 cm², an inner diameter ranging from 3.2mm to 9.8mm, and an outer diameter ranging from 5.8mm to 13.8mm.
More Information

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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical characteristics and electrical properties of probes and dilators used for nerve stimulation, with no mention of AI or ML algorithms for data analysis, interpretation, or decision-making.

No.
The device is used for tissue dilation and stimulation for location and identification of nerves, primarily for neuromonitoring during surgery, not for treating a condition or disease.

Yes
The device is described as an "intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) stimulation accessory" intended for "locating and identifying peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots during spinal surgery." This function, which involves acquiring information about the state or location of anatomical structures for clinical decision-making, falls under the definition of diagnostic use.

No

The device description clearly details physical components (probes/guidewires and dilators) with specific dimensions and materials, indicating it is a hardware device, not software-only.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) in vitro (outside the body) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • This device is used in vivo (inside the body) during surgery. Its purpose is to physically dilate tissue and to stimulate nerves within the patient's body to help the surgeon locate and identify them.

The description clearly states its intended use is for "tissue dilation and stimulation of peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots for location and identification during spinal surgery." This is an in vivo surgical tool, not an in vitro diagnostic test.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Biomet probes/guidewires and dilators are intended for tissue dilation and stimulation of peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots for location and identification during spinal surgery.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

PDQ

Device Description

The Biomet insulated probes/guidewires and dilators are intended to dilate tissue and be used as intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) stimulation accessories by connectially available IONM equipment for locating and identifying peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots during spinal surgery. The Biomet insulated probes/guidewires have a length of 305mm, an exposed stimulation area of .167 cm², and an outer diameter of 2.6mm. The Biomet insulated dilators have a length ranging from 229mm to 254mm, an exposed stimulation are of .167 cm², an inner diameter ranging from 3.2mm to 9.8mm, and an outer diameter ranging from 5.8mm to 13.8mm.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

spinal surgery

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Bench testing was conducted to demonstrate that the subject nerve stimulators are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The following bench testing was performed:

  • . Total Resistance,
  • . System Impedance,
  • Current Density, and .
  • Mechanical/Electrical Testing .

The results demonstrate that the subject nerve stimulators are equivalent the predicate device and do not raise any issues of safety or effectiveness. In addition, biocompatibility testing was conducted and has demonstrated that the subject nerve stimulators are biocompatible.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K103128, K123589, K110419, K112709

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 874.1820 Surgical nerve stimulator/locator.

(a)
Identification. A surgical nerve stimulator/locator is a device that is intended to provide electrical stimulation to the body to locate and identify nerves and to test their excitability.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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K132373

510(k) Summary

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR § 807.92.

Preparation Date:March 24, 2014
Applicant/Sponsor:Biomet Spine
399 Jefferson Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Contact Person:Debra Bing
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Phone: 973-299-9300 x3964
Fax: 973-887-1347
Trade name:Biomet Probes/Guidewires and Dilators
Device ClassClass II
Common Name:Nerve Stimulator
Classification Name/Product CodeSurgical Nerve Stimulator/Locator - ETN PDQ
Device Panel - Regulation No.:Ear, Nose & Throat - 21 CFR 874.1820

Device Description:

· The Biomet insulated probes/guidewires and dilators are intended to dilate tissue and be used as intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) stimulation accessories by connectially available IONM equipment for locating and identifying peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots during spinal surgery. The Biomet insulated probes/guidewires have a length of 305mm, an exposed stimulation area of .167 cm², and an outer diameter of 2.6mm. The Biomet insulated dilators have a length ranging from 229mm to 254mm, an exposed stimulation are of .167 cm², an inner diameter ranging from 3.2mm to 9.8mm, and an outer diameter ranging from 5.8mm to 13.8mm.

Predicate DeviceCompany Name510(k) #
Cadwell Disposable ProbesCadwell Labs Inc.K103128
Cadwell Disposable ProbesCadwell Labs Inc.K123589
AVS® ARIA Neuromonitoring Probe & DilatorsStryker SpineK110419
Stimulation/Dissection InstrumentsNuvasive Inc.K112709

Indications for Use:

The Biomet probes/guidewires and dilators are intended for tissue dilation and stimulation of peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots for location and identification during spinal surgery.

Summary of Technologies:

The proposed nerve stimulators are substantially equivalent to the predicate systems with respect to intended use and indications, materials, technological characteristics, and principles of operation. The predicate nerve stimulators are used with commercially available neuromonitoring equipment to deliver an electrical stimulus to locate peripheral and spinal nerve roots during spinal surgery. They are fabricated from similar biocompatible materials and are coated with an insulating material.

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Subtantial Equivalee:
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Substantial Equivalency Table
Biomet Access SystemCadwell Disposable ProbesAVS® ARIA Neuromon. Probe & DilatorsStimulation/Dissection Instruments
Device InformationSubject DevicePredicate DevicePredicate DevicePredicate Device
ManufacturerBiomet Spine (EBI LP)Cadwell Labs, Inc.Stryker SpineNuvasive, Inc
510(k) NumberK132373PendingK103128 / K123589K110419K112709
Nerve Stimulation
Tissue dilation/dissection
Shaft DiameterØ2.6mmØ2.3mmØ2.1mmn/a
Overall Length305mm215mm to 330mmn/an/a
Electrical ConnectionPassiveDINDINPassive
Monopolar
Outer DiameterØ5.8mm to Ø13.8mmn/aØ6.4mm to Ø22.5mmØ6mm to Ø12mm
Inner DiameterØ3.2mm to Ø9.8mmn/aunknownunknown
Overall Length229mm to 254mmn/a~186mm to 206mmunknown
Direct Electrical ConnectionPassiven/aDINPassive
Monopolarn/a
Materials
Stainless steel
Polymeric dielectric coatingn/a
Plastic handlen/an/an/a
Sterility Information
Sterile packed
Sold non-sterile
Principles of Operation
Single use
Neuromonitoring during surgery
Tissue dilation/dissection during surgery
Uncoated Conducting Surface Area.167 cm².167 cm²unknownunknown
Charge Density Average (max)6.21 µC/in²6.21 µC/in²unknownunknown
Current Density Average (max)6.21 mA/in²6.21 mA/in²unknownunknown

n/a=not applicabl denotes substantial equivalence

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Biocompatibility:

Biocompatibility testing was conducted on the Biomet insulated probes/guidewires and dilators in accordance with the testing recommendations in ISO 10993-1 (Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing). The test results are summarized in the table below.

TestsResultsConclusion
CytotoxicityNo evidence of cytotoxicityNon-cytotoxic
SensitizationNo evidence of sensitizationNon-sensitizing
IrritationNo evidence of irritationNon-irritant
Systemic ToxicityNo signs of toxicityNo systemically toxic
Pyrogen TestNo signs of pyrogensNon-pyrogenic

As shown in the table, biocompatibility testing found the Biomet insulated probes/guidewires and dilators to be non-cytotoxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, no systemically toxic, and non-pyrogenic.

Performance Data:

Bench testing was conducted to demonstrate that the subject nerve stimulators are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The following bench testing was performed:

  • . Total Resistance,
  • . System Impedance,
  • Current Density, and .
  • Mechanical/Electrical Testing .

The results demonstrate that the subject nerve stimulators are equivalent the predicate device and do not raise any issues of safety or effectiveness. In addition, biocompatibility testing was conducted and has demonstrated that the subject nerve stimulators are biocompatible.

The Biomet probes/guidewires and dilators conform to the following standards:

Materials

ASTM F899:2012 - Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments (Recognition List 030, Recognition No. 332)

Sterilization

AAMI/ANSVISO 11137-2:2006 - Sterilization of Healthcare Products: Radiation- Part 2: Establishing Sterilization Dose (Recognition List 028, Recognition No. 14-225)

ANSI/AAMI ST79: 2010 & A1:2010 (Consolidated Text) - Comprehensive Guide to Steam Sterilization and Sterility Assurance in Health Care Facilities (Recognition List 027. Recognition No. 14-312)

AAMI TIR 30: 2003 - A Compendium of Processes, materials, Test Methods, and Acceptance Criteria for Cleaning Reusable Medical Devices (Note: This not a FDA recognized standard but it is considered a relevant standard.)

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ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135-1:2007 - Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices (Recognition List 028, Recognition No. 14-228)

Testing

ASTM D149: 2009 - Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies (Not recognized)

ASTM D4169: 2009 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems (Recognition List 030, Recognition No. 14-300) 9-8 ASTM D5276: 1998 (2009) - Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall (Not recognized)

ASTM D999: 2008 - Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers (Not recognized)

Biocompatibility

ISO 10993-5, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity

ISO 10993-10, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization

ISO 10993-11, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 11: Tests for Systemic Toxicity

FDA Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulations, 21 CFR 58

"ISO 10993-1. Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process. 4tt ed. 2009-10-15"

Conclusion:

The subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicates, when used in as tissue dilators and nerve stimulators. Mechanical and electrical testing along with other supporting information sufficiently demonstrates the substantial equivalence of the subject device to the other commercially available nerve stimulators. Based on this information, the subject devices do not raise any new issues regarding the safety or efficacy, when used to dilate tissue or as a nerve locator.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20903-0002

March 27, 2014

Biomet Spine Ms. Vivian Kelly Regulatory Affairs Project Manager 399 Jefferson Road Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

Re: K132373

Trade/Device Name: Biomet Access System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.1820 Regulation Name: Neurosurgical Nerve Locator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PDQ Dated: 2/6/2014 Received: 2/7/2014

Dear Ms. Kelly:

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 mislcading.

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 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 practive requirements as set

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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 contact the Division of Small Manufacturers. International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. 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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours,

Joyce M. Whang -S

for Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration

Indications for Use

Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Slatement on last page.

510(k) Number (if known) K132373

Device Name

Biomet Probes/Guidewires and Dilators

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Biomet probestguidewires and dilators are intended for tissue dilation of peripheral nerves including spinal nerve roots for location and identification during spinal surgery.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

[] Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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