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The Medyssey Co, Ltd. Zenius Spinal System is intended for posterior, noncervical pedicle fixation as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients using autograft and /or allograft for the following indications: 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; curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and / or lordosis); tumor; pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion.
The Zenius™ Spinal System, Internal Fixation Device for Spinal Surgery is comprised of: Rods, Pedicle Screw Assemblies, Compression Retaining Assemblies, and Transverse-Link Assemblies. Various forms and sizes of these implants are available so that adaptations can be utilized to take into account the unique pathology of individual patients.
All implantable components are manufactured from Ti6Al4V ELI per ASTM F136 and wrought Co-Cr-Mo alloy per ASTM F1537. The subject of this submission is the addition of variable rods to the Zenius™ System.
This document is a 510(k) premarket notification clearance letter from the FDA for the Zenius Spinal System. It does not contain information about the performance of a device based on a study with acceptance criteria, human readers, or ground truth.
Specifically, there is no information in the provided text to address the following points in your request:
- A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance.
- Sample sizes used for the test set and data provenance.
- Number of experts used to establish ground truth and their qualifications.
- Adjudication method for the test set.
- If a multi-reader, multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, or the effect size of human readers' improvement with AI assistance.
- If a standalone (algorithm only) performance study was done.
- The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.).
- The sample size for the training set.
- How the ground truth for the training set was established.
The document discusses the substantial equivalence of modifications (addition of variable rods) to an existing device (Zenius Spinal System) to its predicate device based on performance testing related to ASTM F1717. This likely refers to mechanical and fatigue testing of the device components, not a study involving human readers or AI performance on patient data.
To clarify, the document states: "A rationale related to ASTM F1717 testing is provided showing the subject variable rod to be substantially equivalent to the predicate rods cleared in K131878." ASTM F1717 is a standard test method for both static and fatigue evaluation of pedicle screw systems. This indicates benchmark engineering performance, not clinical performance or AI algorithm performance.
§ 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.