K Number
K163374
Device Name
ALLY™ Facet Screws
Date Cleared
2017-02-16

(77 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The ALLY™ Facet Screws are indicated for the posterior surgical treatment of any or all of the following at the C2 to S1 (inclusive) spinal levels: 1) Trauma, including spinal fractures and/or dislocations; 2) Spondylolisthesis; 3) Pseudoarthrosis or failed previous fusions which are symptomatic or which may cause secondary instability or deformity: and 4) Degenerative diseases which include: (a) degenerative disc disease (DDD) as defined by neck and/or back pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by patient history with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by radios and/ or (b) degenerative disease of the facets with instability. The ALLY™ Facet Screws provide temporary stabilization as an adjunct to spinal fusion.
Device Description
The ALLY™ Facet Screws are permanent implant devices manufactured from Titanium-6AL-4V ELI. The device is available in a variety of diameters and lengths to accommodate patient anatomy. The device is intended to provide mechanical support and stability to the implanted level until biologic fusion is achieved. The device is supplied sterile and single-use only.
More Information

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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the mechanical properties and sterility of a physical implant (facet screws), with no mention of software, algorithms, or data processing that would indicate AI/ML.

Yes

Explanation: The device is indicated for posterior surgical treatment of various spinal conditions (trauma, spondylolisthesis, pseudoarthrosis, degenerative diseases) and provides temporary stabilization as an adjunct to spinal fusion, fitting the definition of a therapeutic device.

No

Explanation: The device is described as an implantable screw for spinal fusion, providing mechanical support and stability. It is used in treatment, not for diagnosing medical conditions. Diagnosis is mentioned as being confirmed by patient history and radiographs, but the device itself does not perform the diagnostic function.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a permanent implant device manufactured from Titanium-6AL-4V ELI, which is a hardware component. The performance studies also focus on mechanical testing of the physical screws.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices used to perform tests on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections. These tests are performed outside of the body (in vitro).
  • Device Description: The ALLY™ Facet Screws are described as "permanent implant devices" intended for "posterior surgical treatment" and providing "mechanical support and stability." This clearly indicates they are implanted within the body (in vivo) and are not used for testing biological samples.
  • Intended Use: The intended use describes surgical procedures and the treatment of spinal conditions, not diagnostic testing.

Therefore, based on the provided information, the ALLY™ Facet Screws are a surgical implant device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The ALLY™ Facet Screws are indicated for the posterior surgical treatment of any or all of the following at the C2 to S1 (inclusive) spinal levels:

  1. Trauma, including spinal fractures and/or dislocations;

  2. Spondylolisthesis;

  3. Pseudoarthrosis or failed previous fusions which are symptomatic or which may cause secondary instability or deformity: and

  4. Degenerative diseases which include: (a) degenerative disc disease (DDD) as defined by neck and/or back pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by patient history with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by radios and/ or (b) degenerative disease of the facets with instability.

The ALLY™ Facet Screws provide temporary stabilization as an adjunct to spinal fusion.

Product codes

MRW

Device Description

The ALLY™ Facet Screws are permanent implant devices manufactured from Titanium-6AL-4V ELI. The device is available in a variety of diameters and lengths to accommodate patient anatomy. The device is intended to provide mechanical support and stability to the implanted level until biologic fusion is achieved. The device is supplied sterile and single-use only.

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

C2 to S1 (inclusive) spinal levels

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

posterior surgical treatment

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

The following testing was performed using the subject device and results were compared to those of the predicate device:

  • Static and Dynamic Cantilever Bending
    • ASTM F2193-14 Standard Specifications and Test Methods for Components Used in the Surgical Fixation of the Spinal Skeletal System
  • Static Torsion Testing
    • ASTM F543-13 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws
  • Static Pull-Out Testing
    • ASTM F543-13 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws
  • Drive Torque
    • ASTM F543-13 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws

In addition, the following testing was performed:

  • Pyrogenicity Testing
    • Pyrogenicity Testing was conducted in compliance with the FDA Guidance Documents listed below:
      • "Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff"
      • "Pyrogen and Endotoxins Testing: Questions and Answers"
      • Bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) as specified in USP is used for pyrogenicity testing to achieve the Endotoxin limit of

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February 16, 2017

Providence Medical Technology, Inc. Mr. Edward Liou Chief Operating Officer 1331 North California Boulevard, Suite 320 Walnut Creek, California 94596

Re: K163374

Trade/Device Name: ALLYTM Facet Screws Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: MRW Dated: January 17, 2017 Received: January 19, 2017

Dear Mr. Liou:

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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Mark N. Melkerson -S

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

510(k) Number (if known) K163374

Device Name ALLY™ Facet Screws

Indications for Use (Describe)

The ALLY™ Facet Screws are indicated for the posterior surgical treatment of any or all of the following at the C2 to S1 (inclusive) spinal levels:

  1. Trauma, including spinal fractures and/or dislocations;

  2. Spondylolisthesis;

  3. Pseudoarthrosis or failed previous fusions which are symptomatic or which may cause secondary instability or deformity: and

  4. Degenerative diseases which include: (a) degenerative disc disease (DDD) as defined by neck and/or back pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by patient history with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by radios and/ or (b) degenerative disease of the facets with instability.

The ALLY™ Facet Screws provide temporary stabilization as an adjunct to spinal fusion.

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

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CER 801 Subpart D)Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) SUMMARY

Providence Medical Technology, Inc.'s ALLY™ Facet Screws

Date Prepared:February 8, 2017
Company:Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
1331 N. California Blvd., Suite 320
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Contact Person:Edward Liou
Phone: 415.923.9376
Facsimile: 415.923.9377
Trade Name:ALLY™ Facet Screws
Common Name:Facet screw
Classification
Name:System, Facet Screw Spinal Device
Product Code,
Class:MRW, Unclassified
Predicate Devices:
Primary Predicate: SpartanS3 Facet System (K092568, cleared 11/17/09)
(This device has not been subject to recall.)
Additional Predicates:Venus Facet Screw System (K120340, cleared 10/19/12)
Facet Fixx (K131417, cleared 7/12/13)

Indications for Use:

The ALLY™ Facet Screws are indicated for the posterior surgical treatment of any or all of the following at the C2 to S1 (inclusive) spinal levels:

    1. Trauma, including spinal fractures and/or dislocations;
    1. Spondylolisthesis;
    1. Pseudoarthrosis or failed previous fusions which are symptomatic or which may cause secondary instability or deformity;
    1. Degenerative diseases which include: (a) degenerative disc disease (DDD) as defined by neck and/or back pain of discogenic origin as confirmed by patient

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history with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by radiographic studies and/or (b) degenerative disease of the facets with instability.

The ALLY™ Facet Screws provide temporary stabilization as an adjunct to spinal fusion.

Device Description

The ALLY™ Facet Screws are permanent implant devices manufactured from Titanium-6AL-4V ELI. The device is available in a variety of diameters and lengths to accommodate patient anatomy. The device is intended to provide mechanical support and stability to the implanted level until biologic fusion is achieved. The device is supplied sterile and single-use only.

Technological Characteristics.

The ALLY™ Facet Screws have technical characteristics similar to the predicate devices. See table below for a comparison of technical attributes.

Technological Characteristics
ALLY™ Facet Screws
(Subject Device)Spartan S³ Facet System
(Predicate Device)
Single use only implantSame
Supplied sterile, individually packagedSame
Implant material is 6Al-4V Titanium conforming to
ASTM F136Same
Fully threaded and lag versionsSame
Self-drilling and self-tappingSame

Performance Testing

The following testing was performed using the subject device and results were compared to those of the predicate device:

Static and Dynamic Cantilever Bending

  • ASTM F2193-14 Standard Specifications and Test Methods for Components ● Used in the Surgical Fixation of the Spinal Skeletal System

Static Torsion Testing

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  • ASTM F543-13 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical ● Bone Screws

Static Pull-Out Testing

  • · ASTM F543-13 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws

Drive Torque

ASTM F543-13 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws

In addition, the following testing was performed:

Pyrogenicity Testing

  • · Pyrogenicity Testing was conducted in compliance with the FDA Guidance Documents listed below:
    • "Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket O Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff"
    • "Pyrogen and Endotoxins Testing: Questions and Answers" O
    • Bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) as specified in USP is used for o pyrogenicity testing to achieve the Endotoxin limit of