K Number
K153233
Device Name
Galaxy UNYCO System
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2016-01-06

(58 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3030
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Galaxy UNYCO System is intended to be used for temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior to definitive treatment. Temporary stabilization of the tibia and foot in conditions and procedures, such as: - · comminuted open or closed tibial fractures - · polytrauma patient - · damage control orthopedics for fractures with severe soft tissue injuries - peri-prosthetic or peri-implant fractures - · joint dislocations, intra- and extra-articular injuries where spanning fixation is needed - · intra-operative fracture reduction - · intermediate stabilization in staged surgery - · infected non-union pending second stage treatment bone-loss or other reconstructive procedures The Galaxy UNYCO System is compatible with Galaxy Fixation System and bicortical screws. Galaxy Fixation System and bicortical screws must be used when Galaxy UNYCO is not indicated or available. The product is indicated for non-weight-bearing use.
Device Description
The Orthofix Galaxy UNYCO System consists of a series of sterile kits that include UNYCO Cancellous Screws, Large Multiscrew Clamps for UNYCO Screws, Rods Ø 12mm, a radiolucent Foot Unit and specific application tools. External fixation systems are modular, therefore different frame configurations are possible. The Orthofix components in the Galaxy UNYCO System are not intended to replace normal healthy bone or to withstand the stresses of weight bearing.
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No
The description focuses on mechanical components and temporary bone stabilization, with no mention of AI/ML terms or functionalities.

Yes

The device is intended for temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures, which directly addresses medical conditions and aims to improve a patient's health.

No

Explanation: The device is described as a system for temporary bone stabilization, which is a therapeutic intervention, not a diagnostic one. Its purpose is to stabilize bones, not to identify or characterize medical conditions.

No

The device description explicitly lists physical components such as screws, clamps, rods, and a foot unit, indicating it is a hardware-based external fixation system.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is for "temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior to definitive treatment." This is a surgical/orthopedic procedure performed directly on the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The device description details components like screws, clamps, rods, and a foot unit, all designed for external fixation of bone. This is a physical intervention, not a test performed on a sample taken from the body.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.), detecting specific analytes, or providing diagnostic information based on laboratory testing.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This device does not fit that description.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Galaxy UNYCO System is intended to be used for temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior to definitive treatment.

Temporary stabilization of the tibia and foot in conditions and procedures, such as:

  • comminuted open or closed tibial fractures
  • polytrauma patient
  • damage control orthopedics for fractures with severe soft tissue injuries
  • peri-prosthetic or peri-implant fractures
  • joint dislocations, intra- and extra-articular injuries where spanning fixation is needed
  • intra-operative fracture reduction
  • intermediate stabilization in staged surgery
  • infected non-union pending second stage treatment bone-loss or other reconstructive procedures

The Galaxy UNYCO System is compatible with Galaxy Fixation System and bicortical screws. Galaxy Fixation System and bicortical screws must be used when Galaxy UNYCO is not indicated or available. The product is indicated for non-weight-bearing use.

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

KTT

Device Description

The Orthofix Galaxy UNYCO System consists of a series of sterile kits that include UNYCO Cancellous Screws, Large Multiscrew Clamps for UNYCO Screws, Rods Ø 12mm, a radiolucent Foot Unit and specific application tools. External fixation systems are modular, therefore different frame configurations are possible. The Orthofix components in the Galaxy UNYCO System are not intended to replace normal healthy bone or to withstand the stresses of weight bearing.

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

lower limb, tibia, foot

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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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)

The potential hazards have been evaluated and controlled through a Risk Management Plan.

All testing met or exceeded the requirements as established by the test protocols and applicable standards. A review of the mechanical data indicates that the components of the Subject device are capable of withstanding expected loads without failure. The Subject device was therefore found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Clinical data was not needed to support the safety and effectiveness of the Subject Device.
The following mechanical testing was performed:
ASTM F 1541 "Standard Specification and Test Methods for External Skeletal Fixation Devices" MRI compatibility testing was also conducted per: ASTM F2182 "Standard test method for measurement of radio frequency induced heating near passive implants during magnetic resonance imaging"

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.

K082650, K142052

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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§ 888.3030 Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories.

(a)
Identification. Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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

January 6, 2016

Orthofix SRL % Ms. Cheryl Wagoner Consultant Wagoner Consulting LLC P.O. Box 15729 Wilmington, North Carolina 28408

Re: K153233

Trade/Device Name: Galaxy UNYCO System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KTT Dated: November 6, 2015 Received: November 9, 2015

Dear Ms. Wagoner:

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.

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Sincerely yours, Lori A. Wiggins -S

for

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

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.

510(k) Number (if known) K153233

Device Name Galaxy UNYCO System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Galaxy UNYCO System is intended to be used for temporary bone stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior to definitive treatment.

Temporary stabilization of the tibia and foot in conditions and procedures, such as:

  • · comminuted open or closed tibial fractures
  • · polytrauma patient
  • · damage control orthopedics for fractures with severe soft tissue injuries
  • peri-prosthetic or peri-implant fractures
  • · joint dislocations, intra- and extra-articular injuries where spanning fixation is needed
  • · intra-operative fracture reduction
  • · intermediate stabilization in staged surgery
  • · infected non-union pending second stage treatment bone-loss or other reconstructive procedures

The Galaxy UNYCO System is compatible with Galaxy Fixation System and bicortical screws. Galaxy Fixation System and bicortical screws must be used when Galaxy UNYCO is not indicated or available. The product is indicated for non-weight-bearing use.

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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SubmitterOrthofix Srl
Via delle Nazioni, 9 37012 Bussolengo (VR) - Italy
Telephone+ 39 045 6719.000
Fax+ 39 045 6719.380

| Contact Person | Gianluca Ricadona
Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager |
|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Address | Via delle Nazioni, 9
37012 Bussolengo (VR) - Italy |
| Telephone | + 39 045 6719.000 |
| Fax | + 39 045 6719.380 |
| email | GianlucaRicadona@orthofix.it |
| Date Prepared | November 6, 2015 |

Trade NameGalaxy UNYCO System
Common NameExternal Fixation Device and Accessories
Panel CodeOrthopedic
Classification
NameSingle/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and
accessories.
ClassClass II
Regulation
Number21 CFR 888.3030
Product CodeKTT
Predicate Device Name510(k) NumberManufacturer
Synthes Large External Fixation, MR ConditionalK082650Synthes
Orthofix Galaxy Unyco Diaphyseal Tibia KitK142052Orthofix Srl

| Description | The Orthofix Galaxy UNYCO System consists of a series of sterile kits that
include UNYCO Cancellous Screws, Large Multiscrew Clamps for
UNYCO Screws, Rods Ø 12mm, a radiolucent Foot Unit and specific
application tools. External fixation systems are modular, therefore different
frame configurations are possible. The Orthofix components in the Galaxy
UNYCO System are not intended to replace normal healthy bone or to
withstand the stresses of weight bearing. |

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| Indications and
Intended Use | The Galaxy UNYCO System is intended to be used for temporary bone
stabilization in trauma and orthopedic procedures of the lower limb prior
to definitive treatment.
Temporary stabilization of the tibia and foot in conditions and procedures,
such as:
• comminuted open or closed tibial fractures
• polytrauma patient
• damage control orthopedics for fractures with severe soft tissue injuries
• peri-prosthetic or peri-implant fractures
• joint dislocations, intra- and extra-articular injuries where spanning
fixation is needed |

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Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification

Galaxy Unyco System

• intra-operative fracture reduction
• intermediate stabilization in staged surgery
• infected non-union pending second stage treatment bone-loss or other
reconstructive procedures
The Galaxy UNYCO System is compatible with Galaxy Fixation System
and bicortical screws. Galaxy Fixation System and bicortical screws must
be used when Galaxy UNYCO is not indicated or available.
The product is indicated for non-weight-bearing use.

| Technological
Characteristics
and Substantial
Equivalence | Documentation was provided to demonstrate that the Galaxy Unyco
System is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicates. The
devices and accessories included in the Galaxy Unyco System and the
predicate devices are all external fracture fixation systems as defined in
21 CFR 888.3030. The Galaxy Unyco System is substantially equivalent
to the predicate devices in intended use, site of application, patient
population, conditions-of-use, mechanical performances, basic design,
operating principles, and materials. The Galaxy Unyco System is
comparable to its predicate in size and materials. Testing in accordance
with ASTM F 1541-02 shows the mechanical strength of the subject device
to be equivalent or better than the predicate devices. |

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| Performance Data | The potential hazards have been evaluated and controlled through a Risk
Management Plan.

All testing met or exceeded the requirements as established by the test
protocols and applicable standards. A review of the mechanical data
indicates that the components of the Subject device are capable of
withstanding expected loads without failure. The Subject device was
therefore found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Clinical data was not needed to support the safety and effectiveness of
the Subject Device.
The following mechanical testing was performed:
ASTM F 1541 "Standard Specification and Test Methods for External
Skeletal Fixation Devices" MRI compatibility testing was also conducted per: ASTM F2182 "Standard test method for measurement of radio
frequency induced heating near passive implants during magnetic
resonance imaging" |
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| Conclusion | Based on design, materials, intended use, technological characteristics,
and comparison to predicate devices, the Galaxy UNYCO System has
been shown to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate
devices.. |